Senior Park Planner

Job overview

The Senior Park Planner role is onsite in Oswego, IL, with a standard 40-hour Monday–Friday work week; some evening or weekend hours may be required. The listed compensation is $78,000–$85,000, depending on qualifications. The role supports Oswegoland Park District park and recreation facility planning and development. The planner leads projects from concept through construction completion, creating plans and documents and coordinating with the public, internal departments, consultants, and agencies. The work helps develop and improve parks, facilities, and recreational amenities while supporting long-range planning and project delivery.

What you'll do

• Conduct field surveys, site analysis, and measurements
• research data, ideas, methods, and materials
• develop preliminary and final park and recreation facility plans
• prepare presentation plans, drawings, and sketches
• prepare construction drawings, specifications, and bidding documents
• calculate quantities and prepare cost estimates
• monitor and inspect construction projects
• facilitate meetings as needed
• assist with master plans, funding opportunities, grants, and capital budgets
• collaborate across departments
• manage and mentor a Park Planner or Planning Intern.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior park planner

oswego il

oswegoland park district

landscape architecture

park planning

recreation facilities

construction documents

public engagement

project management

monday–friday

$78k–$85k annual

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• medical and dependent care FSA
• life insurance
• IMRF pension
• AFLAC plans
• 457 retirement plan
• vacation, personal, and sick time
• paid holidays
• wellness and recognition programs
• golf course discounts
• aquatic center passes
• fitness and special-event program discounts.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, at least five years of relevant professional experience, and an Illinois driver’s license. The posting says the employee should be able and willing to obtain Illinois Professional Landscape Architect licensure within a reasonable timeframe.

About the employer

Oswegoland Park District is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries. Sector: 71.