DWM Watershed Protection - Landscape Architect, Sr

City of Atlanta, GA • Full-time • Atlanta, Georgia, United States • $43.92k - $73.16k / year • 1w ago

Job Description

Job Expires: 11/11/24

Salary Range: $43,920.23 - $73,164.67

General Description and Classification

The City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed is committed to implementing innovative solutions to stormwater challenges within our watersheds. Encompassing 132 square miles and 10 different watersheds, our sustainable stormwater management approach integrates planning and mitigation of the adverse impacts of flooding, while leveraging partnerships to protect, restore and enhance our watersheds. The Landscape Architect position within our team will perform a variety of landscape architectural work in the study, conceptualization, design, drawing preparation, and construction observation of green infrastructure, stream restoration, and watershed improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Works under general supervision. Prepares or supervises preparation of plans and specifications such as green infrastructure plans & details, streambank restoration plans & details; planting plans & details, Stormwater drainage/amenity plans & details; Grading & stormwater infrastructure plans & details, Structural details and architectural feature details. Contract creation & management for green infrastructure, landscape and landscape maintenance projects; Observes and supervises in-field contractor construction; Supervises lower-level employees and contractors; Confers with industry professionals, suppliers, salesmen, and others in the coordination of plans, acquisition of materials and/or the estimation of construction costs. Creates & reviews Tree Protection/Replacement plans for compliance with the Tree Protection Ordinance. Creates & reviews Stream Buffer Encroachment plans for compliance with the Stream Buffer Ordinances; Creates & reviews Site disturbance plans for compliance with the Site Disturbance Ordinances; Assists in public relations/information, project representation and public meeting participation during publicity phases of DWM projects; Fields phone calls, general communication and works with the general public about project scope, tree impacts, stream buffer encroachments, and/or construction activity related communication.

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Leadership Provided Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of landscape architecture design process, general stormwater design, general landscape construction methodologies and equipment: native plant material, mowers, excavators, hand tools, etc.; principles, procedures, and methods of arboriculture. Skill in the use of computers and applicable standard office as well as architectural software (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, etc). Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts in a professional manner; to determine procedures or equipment needed to accomplish tasks.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

5 years of related experience, Supervisory experience, AutoCAD experience.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 5 years of related experience of which 1 year is at a supervisory level.

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a related field and at least 5 years of related experience of which 1 year is at a supervisory level.

Licensures and Certifications

Registered Landscape Architect, Pesticide license and/or Certified Arborist are desirable.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.