The City of Lewisville is hiring a Park Planner. Come join our team! We are seeking someone passionate about creating parks, trails, recreation facilities, and open spaces that serve the whole community.

The Park Planner performs professional planning work in support of the City’s park system, including park planning, land acquisition analysis, long-range system planning, and the development and improvement of parks, trails, recreation facilities, and open spaces. Working under the direction of the Parks Director, this position supports implementation and updates of the Healthy Infrastructure Plan and other planning initiatives. The role conducts data-driven research to evaluate park system needs, priorities, and opportunities, assists with early-stage capital improvement projects, and helps ensure projects align with adopted plans, system goals, community needs, and equitable access objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, parks and recreation, urban design, geography, public administration, or a related field
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in urban design, urban planning, park planning, long-range planning, development review, or a related field
• Valid State of Texas Class “C” driver’s license and a good driving record as defined by City policy
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in municipal park planning
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings as required

The Park Planner job responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with implementation and updates of the Healthy Infrastructure Plan, park master plans, and other long-range planning documents
• Researching and analyzing park access, level of service, demographics, and equity metrics, including 10 Minute Walk analysis
• Working with the Administrative Analyst on data analysis, mapping, and performance tracking
• Evaluating potential parkland acquisitions and improvements through feasibility analysis and planning tools
• Assisting the CIP Manager with early project development, including site analysis, concept planning, property and easement acquisitions, and preliminary design coordination
• Coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders to support park planning and project alignment
• Representing the department on the Development Review Committee, reviewing applications for parkland dedication, trails, and open space compliance
• Assisting with administration of park dedication requirements and related ordinances
• Researching grant opportunities and assisting with funding applications and reporting
• Preparing and presenting reports, maps, and planning documents to boards, stakeholders, and the public
• Conducting site visits and field assessments
• Performing other related duties as assigned