SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, prepares site plans, landscape plans, 
 cost estimates, and specifications for park and recreational
 facilities, public beautification projects, and public buildings;
 supervises the installation and construction of such projects;
 takes the lead over assigned personnel; does related  work
 as required.

 NOTE:  The definition and examples of work for this title 
 are for illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using this
 title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.
 Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 When work program and procedures have been approved, 
 gives assignments and instructions to subordinate employees 
 and supervises the performance of their work.

 Prepares and processes applications for federal and state
 financial grant programs relating to public beautification
 programs.

 Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of grading plans
 and cross sections to be used in developing parks and
 recreational facilities.

 Designs and drafts plans to be used in the planting of grass,
 vines, shrubs, and trees in parks and recreation areas.

 Prepares plant material lists, sizes, methods of handling,
 specifications, and cost estimates.

 Designs architectural details for various projects.

 Prepares and reviews designs for the beautification of
 roadway areas.

 Reviews landscape plans for garden apartments, industrial 
 plants, and commercial buildings, and makes recommendations 
 thereon.

 Prepares pencil or crayon sketches.

 Acts as a technical advisor to government agencies on matters
 pertaining to landscape maintenance and tree care.

 Prepares as-built plans and estimates of quantities for final
 payment.

 Prepares reports of landscape matters containing findings,
 conclusions, and recommendations.

 May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by 
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS

 EDUCATION:
 
 Graduation from an accredited college or university with 
 a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or 
 Landscape Design.

 EXPERIENCE:
 
 Three (3) years of experience in landscape design.

 NOTE:  A Master's degree in a related field may be
 substituted for one (1) year of work experience.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees must possess a license as a Landscape Architect
 issued by the New Jersey State Board of Architects.

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to  perform in essential
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 
 Knowledge of landscape, architecture, and engineering principles,
 methods, and ideas on which park and recreational facilities are
 planned, designed, and constructed.

 Knowledge of sources of information from which the newest
 innovations and methods of these professions may be obtained.

 Knowledge of plant materials, hardware, and drainage and
 erosion control methods to be used on all related jobs.

 Knowledge of architectural and engineering details.

 Ability to analyze problems involved in landscape architectural
 requirements as they relate to specific projects.

 Ability to organize assigned landscape architectural work and
 develop appropriate work procedures.

 Ability to give appropriate assignments, instructions, and
 supervision to assigned employees.

 Ability to design and develop landscape plans for road, park, 
 and recreation including architectural details.

 Ability to care  for and maintain instruments, materials, and
 supplies.

 Ability to keep detailed records of all landscape construction
 projects.

 Ability to prepare reports of landscape architecture projects
 containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
 manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
 as acceptable forms of communication.
 
 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.

 
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04407
L
C
  
N/A
27
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 3/20/1997