CITY OF
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
DEFINITION
This is an
exempt position, which is professional and technical work in planning,
developing and directing the City's landscape program.
The employee
in this classification is responsible for directing and coordinating the
landscape activities of the City. Work
extends to providing technical assistance to developers, builders, committees
and residents; reviewing site plans; inspecting and confirming compliance with
City
ordinances;
drafting and rendering work as may be required.
This
employee is also responsible for ensuring that the department strives to
maintain the highest standards of service and assistance to the public through
programs that encourages all employees to keep positive public relations as a
primary goal.
EXAMPLES
OF WORK PERFORMED
Plans,
develops and coordinates all landscaping activities in compliance with the
City's landscaping code.
Develops
detailed plans which include selection and placement of appropriate trees,
shrubs and plants.
Confers,
advises and provides technical assistance to organizations in landscaping
problems and techniques.
Reviews all
site plans submitted to the City for approval.
Inspects
sites and areas and assures compliance with approved site plans and ordinances.
Coordinates
activities with the Planning, Building and Public Works Departments.
Provides
administrative assistance in the City Planning Department.
Chairs the
Landscape Planning and Review Board and coordinates its various activities.
Performs
related work as required and as directed.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Extensive
knowledge of the principles and practices of Landscape Architecture.
Comprehensive
knowledge of tropical and sub-tropical trees, shrubs and plants including soil
composition, irrigation, fertilization, growth patterns and maintenance.
Ability to
plan, coordinate and direct landscape activities and programs.
Ability to
interpret and comprehend site plans, codes and ordinances.
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Ability to
prepare and present plans, programs, instructions, etc.
Ability to
inspect landscaped areas and assure compliance with approved sites and plans,
codes and ordinances.
Ability to
train or advise City personnel in certain landscape related tasks and
activities.
Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City
officials and other employees.
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Bachelor's
Degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in
Landscape Architecture.
Experience
in landscape design and application of land use with practical experience in
horticulture.
Have
demonstrated the ability to maintain high standards of service to the public
through programs that emphasize positive public relations.
Registered
landscape architect in the State of
Any
equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the
required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.
This is a designated Response classification
in the Citys Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying
this position to work for declared emergencies.
Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the
appropriate level is mandatory.
REV. 02/07
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug Free Workplace