An incumbent serves as a team leader of a group of employees engaged in the design and construction of City parks and related projects. A Landscape Architect works under general supervision and is expected to complete complex architectural assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems. This class is distinguished from Parks Planner in that this class provides professional support to the Department of Recreation and Parks in the development of design and construction of park-related development projects. This class is further distinguished from Associate Civil Engineer in that this class works exclusively on City park and landscape related projects and requires registration as a Landscape Architect. Each employee in this classification may not be required to perform all the duties listed below.
Inspections involve bending, stooping and accessing outdoor areas which are very rough or uneven.
Must have vision sufficient to read construction plans and specifications and to inspect construction details under field conditions. Must be able to drive to various park project sites throughout the City. The job involves lifting sets of blueprints weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to enter and retrieve data from a computer. Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.