| Purpose: |
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Under general direction, supervise and perform landscape architectural activities including planning, designing, and developing parks, recreational areas and green spaces. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Affix seal as a Registered Landscape Architect to approve plans, designs, etc. for parklands, green spaces, etc.
- Attend meetings as section representative.
- Calculate figures for reports.
- Coordinate division/section activities with other divisions/departments and outside contractors.
- Draw plans, diagrams, graphs, tables, charts, maps, etc. using drafting &/or drawing tools.
- Resolve work-related problems for subordinates.
- Serve as member of various committees, task forces, etc.
- Develop & evaluate plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, programs activities, etc.
- Write/draft routine correspondence and informational reports.
- Answer citizen questions & provide assistance.
- Layout/design complex landscape projects.
- Provide technical advice & assistance to field personnel, contractors, etc.
- Compile data/ information for reports, cost estimates, etc.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of the various plant materials.
- Knowledge of horticultural and arboricultural practices.
- Knowledge of aerial photo interpretation.
- Knowledge of the various characteristics used to identify a variety of plants and flowers.
- Knowledge of capital improvement programs.
- Knowledge of philosophy, goals, objectives, priorities and needs of landscape architectures and land planning.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Knowledge of construction project management techniques.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and maintenance.
- Knowledge of land surveying.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Skill in interpreting written documents including construction plans, specifications and contract provisions.
- Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
- Skill in the use of drafting/designing equipment and instruments.
- Skill in determining quality of materials workmanship and construction methods.
- Skill in directing and assigning the work of others.
- Skill in planning and design processes for landscape architecture and land planning.
- Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
- Skill in developing and implementing short/land range plans.
- Skill in giving public presentations.
- Ability to explain and enforce City policies.
- Ability to identify a wide variety of plants and flowers.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Landscape Architecture plus three (3) years of landscape architecture experience
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Registered Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
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