Job Specification
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER 2
DEFINITION:
Under the limited supervision of a Landscape Designer 3 or other
supervisory official in a state department, agency, or office, performs
complex tasks involved in the design, construction, and maintenance
of landscape architecture projects for transportation projects, parks,
forests, or botanical gardens; works on various aspects of landscape
design and program independently; may take the lead over lower-level
staff; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The 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:
Prepares program documents including the gathering of data and
mapping.
Performs onsite investigations to determine site conditions prior to
landscape design.
Prepares preliminary landscape plans and detail sheets, which may
include plant materials, earth forms, street furniture, and paved
pedestrian areas.
Prepares grading plans and cross sections to be used in developing
freeways, parkways, other state highways and parks, recreation, and
picnic areas.
Designs architectural details of structures such as rustic guardrails,
signs, picnic tables, and recreational structures required for highway
and parkway developments, state parks, and forests.
Assists in the selection of plant materials to be used on assigned
projects; inspects plant materials.
May assist in the oversight and preparation of based plans and final
landscape plans and detail sheets.
Prepares calculations for landscape items.
Performs phase review for transportation projects.
Prepares more complex specifications for landscape items.
May provide guidance and assistance to lower-level Landscape
Designers.
May take the lead in the implementation of the Botanical Garden
work programs; inspects other lands associated with the NJ State
Botanical Garden to determine the need for ornamental horticulture
and landscaping work, lawn care, tree and shrub needs, and
greenhouse operations.
Oversees the labeling of all plant materials in the Botanical Garden
with its Latin and common name.
Maintains and updates a tracking system of information used to
monitor historical, cultural, landscaping, and planting techniques,
methodologies, and technologies gathered from a national and
international exchange.
Researches old photographs, park histories, and other records
to determine original designs and layouts used in the Botanical
Garden and for general landscaping.
Guides staff in the care and maintenance of completed plantings.
Answers complex public inquiries regarding landscaping or
horticultural techniques of the formal and informal gardens,
greenhouse, and nursery of the NJ State Botanical Garden.
Prepares and gives horticultural lectures and visual presentations
to garden clubs, professional groups, local and private organizations,
general public, special interest groups, and others.
Works closely with volunteer groups, various garden clubs and plant
societies, and other associations to organize, coordinate, and develop
programs, lectures, plant sales, and flower shows to promote the
Botanical Garden.
Interprets both Latin and common names of plants and flowers,
and keeps current with botanical garden methodologies of fertilizers,
pesticides, and related chemicals, their names, applications, and use.
Takes the lead in designing drafts of planting plans in accordance
with plant lists, sizes, specifications, and cost estimates; prepares
lists of needed plant materials.
Prepares correspondence and reports.
Establishes and maintains records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronics 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.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in landscape design and construction.
NOTE: A license as a Landscape Architect issued by the New Jersey
State Board of Architects may be substituted for the above education
requirement and for one (1) year of the required experience.
NOTE: When assigned to the Department of Environmental Protection's
State Botanical Garden, a Bachelor's degree in Ornamental Horticulture,
Aboriculture, or Floriculture, and experience in ornamental horticulture
work are also acceptable in meeting the minimum education and
experience requirements.
LICENSE:
Appointees may be required to obtain a New Jersey Pesticide
Applicator Certificate or Operators Permit in the required categories.
The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the certification
as a Pesticide Applicator, Commercial in the appropriate categories,
issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,
rests with the Appointing Authority.
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 essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to prepare
landscape-related specifications.
Knowledge of the principles of landscape architectural design.
Knowledge of the types of plant material including their botanical
names, growth habits, adaptability to hardiness zones, and
environmental requirements in relation to the transportation setting.
Knowledge of landscape construction details, practices, and
maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of the use and care of equipment, materials, and
supplies used in landscape architecture.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in ornamental
horticulture for garden design.
Knowledge of chemical application techniques.
Knowledge of the methods used to restore, renovate, and maintain
grounds, formal gardens, lawns and flower gardens, trees, and shrubs.
Ability to prepare contract plans.
Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations and apply
them to specific situations.
Ability to take the lead and provide guidance to lower-level staff.
Ability to select landscape planting materials.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
with garden clubs and other associations.
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
Ability 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, and 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 if 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 | | 10693 | | S | C | 40 | 22 | N/A | P23 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
8/3/2019 |
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