- Prepares, creates, reviews, and revises master landscape design, construction plans, and related documents utilizing conventional business and design methods and related computer software; implements the use of AutoCAD and other design software.
- Creates and designs conceptual landscape and irrigation sketches and drawings from field observations to prepare plans for park entrances, trail systems, and overall layouts for trees, shrubs, and ground covers on various City properties. Manages the City's Tree Bank fund.
- Conducts and performs site evaluations, including the inventory and grading of existing trees for preservation or removal during redevelopment or construction projects; performs tree assessment and determines protection or removal; provides tree conservation and preservation work.
- Gathers, consolidates, interprets, and evaluates technical data; researches and compiles engineering information for use in conceptual study and design preparation; prepares and reviews landscape designs and sites to ensure compliance with applicable zoning and land development codes.
- Reviews documents and sites to ensure landscape designs are in compliance with applicable zoning and development codes; provides other project management.
- Prepares, drafts, edits, and reviews project specifications, scope of work, bills of materials, and construction estimates.
- Assists, supports, and participates in construction observation, note-taking, and photography at job sites to ensure adherence to approved construction documents.
- Obtains requests for proposals, develops purchase requisitions and purchase orders, and obtains permits and applications for water meters as necessary.
- Coordinates, collaborates, and works with other landscape architects, planners, engineers, general contractors, developers, property owners, vendor representatives, and the general public as necessary to collect data and resolve technical issues, questions, and concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A valid State driver's license is required.
- Landscape Architectural Registration Examination (LARE) is required.
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification or eligible of acquiring it within two (2) years of employment.
- A valid State driver's license is required.
- Landscape Architectural Registration Examination (LARE) is required.
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification or eligible of acquiring it within two (2) years of employment.
- Principles and practices of modern landscape architecture
- Trees, shrubs, and groundcover plant species commonly used in local and regional commercial landscaping
- Irrigation systems
- Plant insect and disease problems
- Personnel Management and supervisory techniques
- Department policies and protocols
- Equipment maintenance practices and methods
- Preparing artistic renderings and complete plans detailing landscaping installations
- Creating low maintenance landscape designs and incorporating sustainable landscaping and xeriscape principles
- Assisting City personnel with technical information needed for grant applications
- Preparing cost summary documents
- Making presentations to various Civic groups, departments, and the City Commission
- Reading and interpreting construction blueprints and City Codes and Ordinances
- Establishing and maintaining good relationships
- Preparing and creating clear records and reports
- Dealing tactfully with customers
- Using tact and independent judgment within established guidelines
- Operating a computer with general proficiency.
- Masters Degree or higher
- Bachelors Degree
- Associates Degree
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Completion of 10th grade
- Less than 10th grade education
- Less than 6 months of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- 3-4 years of experience
- 4-5 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- CDL A
- CDL B
- Regular (E)
- ID Only
- Out of State
- None of the above
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
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landscape architect i or landscape architect ii - Clearwater, United States - City of Clearwater, FL
Description
Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
Landscape Architect I
Target Entry Salary: $68,449 - $75,293 DOQ
Landscape Architect II
Target Entry Salary: $75,465 - $83,011 DOQ
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Under limited direction, the Landscape Architect position provides advanced professional and technical work in the design, development, and implementation of landscaping for the City owned properties and other open public spaces development projects.
Current recruitment is for our Public Works department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Landscape Architect I
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, or related field AND one (1) years professional experience in preparing commercial landscape plans; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Landscape Architect II
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, or related field AND four (4) years professional experience in preparing commercial landscape plans; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -
Health and Wellness initiatives
•100% employee health care coverage
•Option for dependent health care
•Life Insurance
•Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC
•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan
•Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan
•Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans
•Competitive Salaries
•Tuition assistance
•Training and development opportunities
•Travel compensation
•Military leave
•Bereavement leave
•Discount coupons
•Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans
•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•Competitive hourly rates
•Flexible schedules
•Training and development opportunities
•Discount coupons
•Service and employee recognition awards
SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
01
What is your highest level of education?
How many years of professional experience do you have in preparing commercial landscape plans?
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?
Have you taken and passed the Landscape Architectural Registration Examination (LARE)?
Are you a Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Florida?
If you answered Yes to the above question, what is your State of Florida Registered Landscape Architect number?
07
Do you possess an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification?
If you answered Yes to the above question, what is your ISA Certification Number?
Required Question
