Parks Project Review Coordinator - El Paso, TX

The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department is a vital municipal entity committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through the development, maintenance, and management of public parks and recreational facilities. San Antonio, one of the largest cities in Texas, boasts a diverse and vibrant community where green spaces and recreational infrastructure play a crucial role in community well-being and environmental stewardship. The department organizes and oversees numerous projects aimed at expanding and improving park amenities, ensuring accessibility, and fostering community engagement across neighborhoods. The Parks and Recreation Department frequently partners with local groups, city officials, and federal programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to secure funding and deliver high-impact projects that align with the city’s strategic goals for quality of life and urban development. The Parks Project Review Coordinator is an unclassified contract position responsible for managing selected park-related projects with a keen focus on grant acquisition, project coordination, and quality assurance. This role requires an individual with strong paraprofessional engineering or construction experience, capable of overseeing the lifecycle of projects funded through CDBG and the Quality of Life Bond initiatives. The Coordinator acts as a liaison between multiple stakeholders, including Parks Department staff, neighborhood associations, city representatives, and engineering professionals, to define project scopes and ensure that all project activities comply with established plans, safety regulations, and building codes. This position demands diligent monitoring and reporting on project progress, requiring attendance at construction meetings and site inspections to verify workmanship, material quality, and equipment suitability. Attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly across different groups are paramount to success in this role. Candidates for this position should have an Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering or Drafting Technology, or a related physical science field, accompanied by at least two years of progressively responsible engineering or construction experience, or alternatively, 30 college credits in a related field combined with four years of related work experience. Some roles within this position might require a valid Texas Class 'C' driver's license or an equivalent from another state by the time of appointment. The City encourages early application as this role remains open until a certain number of qualified candidates are received. The ideal Parks Project Review Coordinator will be motivated to contribute to enhancing San Antonio’s parks through effective project management, superior adherence to quality standards, and active engagement with community and city stakeholders, fostering sustainable and vibrant park environments for all residents.

• An Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering or Drafting Technology or closely related physical science field
• Two years of paraprofessional engineering or construction experience or 30 hours of college credits plus four years of related experience
• Valid Texas Class 'C' Driver's License or equivalent (if required by position)
• Ability to attend construction meetings and perform on-site inspections
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• Compliance with safety and building codes
• Must submit translated and evaluated foreign diplomas if applicable