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HIRING RANGE: $95,191.20 - $105,768.00/yearJob SummaryProvides landscape architectural planning, design, and construction oversight for the Department of Community Resources, including site development related to capital projects, review of plans and specifications, and making recommendations related to landscape construction.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesIncumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Plans, designs, and oversees new construction and renovation projects for City parks, athletic fields, open space, streetscapes, playgrounds, and other public facilities.
- Provides detailed cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for construction projects.
- Provides site plan and engineering review drawing packages for review and approval by City Planning and Engineering Departments.
- Defines and evaluates the scope of project work and facilitates the planning and design of capital improvement projects.
- Provides technical review of design, construction specifications, and construction documents.
- Develops a thorough knowledge of developed and undeveloped parks/open space land using site surveys, maps, and site visit information.
- Prepares facility designs and master plans based on site information, applicable codes and regulations, City design standards, public input, and staff input.
- Utilizes facility designs and master plans to prepare construction documents that specify materials and methodology to construct site improvements.
- Responsible for all aspects of project bids including developing scope, writing requests for proposals, and evaluating and selecting consultants and contractors.
- Oversees project work in progress to assure compliance with plan specifications, codes, and City regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships- Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from Land/Design/Facilities Administrator. Receives general guidance from the Lead Design/Facilities Planner.
- Supervision Exercised: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to develop complete sets of construction documents for site and landscape projects.
- Ability to work with diverse groups in the development of design programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other City staff, and other public agencies.
- Ability to meet deadlines on a regular basis.
- Skillful in written and verbal communications.
- Knowledge and skill in graphic communications to enhance the interpretation of site plans and designs.
- Knowledge of ecology, local climate, landscape materials, and park design elements.
- Working knowledge of codes and regulations regarding construction of park facilities.
- Working knowledge of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and ADA accessibility guidelines.
- Knowledge of standard construction methods and means, and some experience in site construction inspections.
Technology Skills- Personal computer
- AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel, Blue Beam, and other graphic computer programs.
- Knowledge of ARCmap, Adobe Suite, and Sketch-up.
Education and Experience- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in landscape architecture, park planning, environmental design, or closely related field.
- Experience: Five or more years' experience in landscape architectural design with design experience in public park planning and design and project management
Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training- Colorado Landscape Architecture license preferred.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsMust successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Physical Demands- Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
- Sit, stand or be stationary
- Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
- Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
- Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain
- Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
Environmental Conditions may includePhysical Requirements - No Physical Needed- Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs with or without assistance
The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.
The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.
Pay Range$81,390.40-$105,768.00
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
