Community Services Assistant 3 (Summer Student) Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on April 18, 2010 at 4:30 PM Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture Job Description: PARKS PLANNING, RESEARCH & DESIGN - CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION The Community Services Assistant 3 position is moderate complexity community service work involving public contact, assisting staff in planning, organizing, promoting and implementing park based programs and activities. Duties: General Duties • Assist in the development of the City’s Civic Beautification Plan. • Assist section staff in planning public meetings and preparing presentations. • Communicate with the public, consultants, external agencies, and other departments concerning civic beautification and streetscaping plans. • Conduct best-practices reviews of streetscaping plans, public space enhancement activities and notable civic features from key cities. • Prepare sketches, renderings and maps where needed. • Provides technical and administrative assistance to the Section staff in carrying out other parks planning, design and research duties. • Conduct site visit and photograph potential public spaces requiring enhancement and revitalization. • Prepare non-complex reports and correspondence. • Perform other related duties as required. Educational Requirements: Students applying must have completed grade 12 and are currently working towards college or university. Skill Requirements: Successful candidates will be selected based on their education, experience and skills related to the job. Knowledge & Skills • Knowledge of planning principles and practices. • Effectively prepare correspondence, written reports and presentations. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites and Google Sketch-Up preferred. • Possesses strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients. • Work independently. • General knowledge of Municipal Act, Surrey By-laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards that relate to planning are preferred. • Knowledge of Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED) an asset. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a safe driving record & the completion of a Criminal Record Check are required. Additional Information: Please note that all positions are contingent on Federal Government grant funding and the position may be removed from our website when the minimum numbers of applications have been received. Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: Fax: Opening Date: February 18, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: April 18, 2010 04:30 PM *The City of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Back