Assistant Section Chief of Site Development

Assistant Section Chief of Site Development

Salary

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location

0103 - Office of Capital Projects

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

10855-HR

Department

0103 - Mayors Office of Capital Projects

Division

010302 - Div of Arch and Site Dev

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Assistant Section Chief of Site Development

Mayor Justin M. Bibb is hiring a team of leaders to join the Mayor's Office of Capital Projects. We are building a team that reflects the diversity of our city and are committed to delivering a modern and responsive City government to bring City Hall into the 21st century. The City of Cleveland has a proud history as the birthplace of the Environmental Protection Agency, the healthcare capital of the world and the home of manufacturing. It is that ingenuity, grit and resilience that we share as Clevelanders that will drive the new wave of leadership and innovation in our City. Mayor Justin Bibb's vision for Cleveland is to become a national model for city management, police reform and neighborhood revitalization. This is our moment to lead. It is time to take our city's proud heritage to the next level by investing in homegrown talent and attracting new talent to the City. The City of Cleveland employs over 8,000 people dedicated to public service and we are looking for emerging and experienced leaders to help us move forward. Join us today as we shape our future.

Examples of Duties

Under administrative direction, coordinates and supervises all phases of designated program and project development and administration. Assists with or performs special projects as assigned. Provides training and technical assistance within and outside of the department as directed. Prepares and delivers presentations. Plans, develops, and administers projects and programs within a work unit. Reviews and evaluates program/project impact. Identifies project resources, requirements, methods, impact, and techniques. Prepares funding proposals and government reports. Monitors program contracts for compliance with terms and specifications. Conducts field site visits as necessray. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Business/Public Administration or related field from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred. Three years of full-time paid progressively responsible management/supervisory experience in program and/or project development required. Should be proficient in computer and software applications (Microsoft Office Suites) and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.

Supplemental Information

DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES:

• Under the supervision of the Section Chief of Site Development, will assist the Site Development Section in the preparation of landscape architectural drawings, presentation drawings, and contract construction documents for the improvement or rehabilitation of various city park and recreation site developments.
• Candidate must be capable of managing the preparation of preliminary and final design, cost estimates, reports or studies, and contract construction administration responsibilities of site improvement projects throughout the City of Cleveland.
• Responsible for oversight of preparation and development of capital improvement/rehabilitation master plans, studies, assessments and reports for Parks and Site Improvements of City owned facilities.

DEPARTMENTAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master of Landscape Architecture or comparable degree is required.
• Current registration in good standing as a Landscape Architect in the State of Ohio is required.
• Ten years of full-time paid experience in a landscape architectural, engineering, or construction office performing the duties related to this position is required.
• Must have a working knowledge of AutoCad 3-D, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Should have working knowledge of project planning software such as Smartsheet as well as good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills to handle multiple projects at the same time is mandatory.

CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS:

• Canal Basin Park
• Terminal Park
• Spear Park
• Coit Park
• Sam Miller Park
• Cudell Commons
• Stella Walsh Recreation Center
• Rockefeller Greenhouse

The Citys guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Employer City of Cleveland

Address 601 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

Phone 216-664-2493