Landscape Architect II

Job Introduction

This is professional work focuses on the planning, design, and coordination of improvements to Parks and Recreation Department lands, facilities, public rights-of-way, and other city properties.

Nature Of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for preparing plans and required documents for improvements to Parks and Recreation Department lands and facilities, public rights-of-way, and other City properties. The employee is also responsible for site planning, coordination, and design activities. Work involves assignments of above-average difficulty and requiring technical knowledge of landscape architecture and proficiency in the associated professional skills, methods, and tools. Under general supervision, the employee is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment in managing medium to large-scale projects of moderate to high complexity. Work is reviewed through conferences, progress reports, site observations prior and during construction, and site inspections upon completion.

Examples of Duties

Designs city parks and associated amenities such as playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, shelters and green infrastructure. Projects range from replacements and renovations within existing facilities to the development of new parks. Prepares conceptual and technical drawings, site analyses, reports, construction documents, specifications, permit applications, and cost estimates. Collaborates with Parks & Recreation staff and other City departments and supports Landscape Architect III and other senior staff within the Planning & Design Division. Manages professional consultants and coordinates project activities.

Oversees the construction and installation of parks and recreation capital improvements and monitors work performed by contractors to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.

Procures plant materials, construction materials, and other supplies necessary for completion of projects; estimates costs, obtains pricing information, and identifies appropriate materials and suppliers.

Participates in municipal park planning activities; prepares and administers construction contracts and grant applications for park projects. Organizes and participates in public meetings to support project planning, design, and coordination. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of: landscape architecture principles and practices; Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles and plant material; and applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and guidelines governing public health, safety, and welfare in the built environment.

Ability to: Prepare professional documents, plans, and presentations using computer aided drafting, graphic design, modeling, and design software, as well as geographic information systems (GIS); direct and oversee crews performing landscaping, irrigation, installation and construction activities; coordinate with contractors on small-scale projects, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, contractors, consultants, the public and others.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in both office and outdoor environments, with frequent outdoor activities and site visits. Requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, and navigate project sites as needed. Requires extensive computer use, including typing and viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelorâs degree in landscape architecture or related field and one (1) year of experience in landscape architecture.

Licenses or Certifications

Registration in the State of Florida as a Landscape Architect required; or registration from another state with the ability to obtain Florida registration within six (6) months of employment.

Possession of a valid Florida driver''s license required.

Examination

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Comments

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.