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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Landscape Designer
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 15000 Salary Grade: CA1
Approved: August 05, 2013 Last Revised: March 06, 2023

Purpose:
 

Under close supervision of a Professional Landscape Architect a Landscape Designer will perform landscape architectural activities associated with planning, design, and development of parks, recreational areas and open space improvements. 
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Draft conceptual plans, design development plans, construction drawings, construction details etc. for parkland, green spaces, etc.
2. Attend project meetings.
3. Research, investigate and develop reports, cost estimates, correspondence, and official documents.
4. Develop & evaluate plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, programs activities, etc.
5. Answer citizen questions & provide assistance.
6. Layout/design complex landscape projects.
7. Provide technical advice & assistance to field personnel, contractors, etc.
8. Conduct field inspections of work done by volunteers or contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
9. Prepare maps, drawings or illustrative exhibits using computerized drafting and graphic programs.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  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 various plant materials.
Knowledge of horticultural and arboricultural practices.
Knowledge of standard building materials and methods for exterior construction.
Knowledge of best practices for stormwater management.
Knowledge of aerial photo interpretation.
Knowledge of philosophy, goals, objectives, priorities and needs of landscape architectures and land planning.
Knowledge of construction project management techniques.
Knowledge of irrigation systems.
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 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.
Ability to identify a wide variety of plants and flowers.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Landscape Architecture. 
 
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.