Safety Status : None

SUMMARY: The Bentonville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a leader to fill an immediate vacancy for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner. The Department is looking for an individual who shares our commitment to enriching lives through recreation, leisure, and culture. The future incumbent will be responsible for managing the City’s comprehensive trails program, which includes implementing city master plans such as the Connect Bentonville Plan, the Master Street Plan, and the Play Bentonville Master Plan. Essential to the position is the collaboration and coordination with other City departments, County and regional agencies, community groups, and various stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the employee in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may change to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Program Management:

· Manage all aspects of the City’s trail program by providing complete design, engineering, plan development, construction oversight, project management, material procurement, scheduling, permitting compliance, and budgeting for contracted projects.

· Oversee projects including trails, protected bike lanes, shared lane markings, signage, bicycle and micro-mobility parking facilities, crosswalks, and signals.

Project Coordination:

· Assist in the development and implementation of the citywide bicycle and pedestrian program using best practices and national guidance to ensure facilities are designed and constructed for the health, safety, and welfare of people of all ages and abilities.

· Coordinate with local foundations, community partners, and related stakeholder groups to manage and distribute relevant communication and updates.

Revenue/Expense Budget Management:

· Prepare and manage trail program budget items based on departmental and grant funding for future trail projects and maintenance needs each year.

· Serve as the Active Transportation Coordinator for the City and manage the implementation of the adopted Transportation Plans as necessary.

Community Engagement:

· Develop and manage a Community Micro-mobility Program as determined by City Ordinance, including bike/scooter share programs.

· Prepare and present City Council agenda items and work closely with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning Commission, and multiple staff committees focused on improving City infrastructure.

Grant Writing and Management:

· Pursue and manage federal, state, and private grant projects from start to finish, including applications, reporting, preparing bid plan sets, specifications, construction management, and close-out documentation as required by the grantor.

· Manage the acquisition of right of way and easements for trail projects and negotiate with property owners and direct the land agents/surveyors in the preparation of legal documents.

Compliance and Coordination:

· Acquire permits from state and federal agencies including FEMA, United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, and the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department as necessary for trail projects.

· Coordinate with local utility companies for relocations associated with trail projects and negotiate reimbursement amounts for the cost of utility relocations if necessary.

· Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Maintenance and Inspections:

· Receive and administer trail maintenance requests from citizens, determine necessary solutions, and coordinate with the responsible City departments for resolution.

· Manage the design and implementation of scheduled trail maintenance inspections and repairs of items including bridges, railings, trail pavement, and lighting.

Policy and Representation:

· Coordinate regular active transportation meetings with City Transportation, Engineering, Parks and Recreation Departments, and other departments as needed.

· Prepare, promote, and distribute agenda items and content for these meetings.

· Serve as the Mayor’s designated representative on the Razorback Greenway Alliance to provide consistent guidance for the operations and management of the Razorback Greenway.

· Participate and help guide policy in regional and state trails groups and meetings to ensure coordination between the City’s master plans and construction programs with those of other regional cities and the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

Public Outreach:

· Promote the trail program through presentations to citizen groups and boards, bike-to-work week promotion events, and community trail tours.

· Supervise the development of citywide bicycle, pedestrian, and micro-mobility educational and encouragement efforts by using social media and conducting public presentations to inform and educate the community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Occasionally supervises and organizes the activities of volunteers and Parks & Recreation personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Landscape Architecture or civil engineering from accredited college or university; and a minimum of 2 + years of experience in the project management of soft and hard surface trails, active transportation and trails and pedestrian circulation planning. Demonstrated knowledge of various types of trail construction materials and methods, storm water management, plant materials, horticultural practices, and plant associations. Also, a demonstrated knowledge of industry standards and contract management as well as innovative technologies (trail erosion control, native plant revegetation, signage and wayfinding, trail construction materials, sustainability etc.) ideologies, practices, and methodologies. Is proficient in use of information systems technologies, such as ArcGIS, AutoCad, Adobe Photoshop, word processing, spreadsheet development, virtual and in-person presentations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Also possesses an Arkansas Landscape Architecture License or Professional Engineer’s licenses; or have the ability to receive Arkansas licensure within two (2) years of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; hop; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and ride a traditional bicycle. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.