Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 13148
Department: Engineering Department
Opening Date: 12/06/2024
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEW:The Design Services Group is a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, architects, landscape architects, and designers providing design and construction support services to Harris County roadway and parks design and construction projects.
The Senior Level Landscape Architect will provide support for all phases of landscape architecture and multi-disciplinary drawings. Provide direction to design staff as needed to solve complex design issues as they arise. Manage complete delivery of landscape architectural conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documents for bidding and construction. This scope of responsibility will include preparing mark-ups and preparation of figures and drawing sets.
Projects may include Parks, Streetscape, Urban Design, Sidewalks and Trails projects.
JOB DUTIES:The Sr. Landscape Architect responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in directing a team of entry and mid-level Landscape Architects and designers.
- Work on the incoming queue of projects required for conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document execution and/or plan deliverables with Parks, Sidewalks and Trails team.
- Support and enhance processes and procedures in document production.
- Assist in directing project research including site analysis, program development, project scope definition and budgets.
- Provide production CAD support and technical support to the team.
- Provide support for preparation of documents and exhibits required for project delivery.
- Participate in regular project and team review meetings.
- Work collaboratively with Landscape Architects, Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Engineers to provide design support during planning, design, and construction for projects.
- Train and mentor staff in relevant technical and design areas.
- Negotiation and management of consultant/sub-consultant contracts.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. RequirementsEducation:- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning or Urban Design program.
Experience:- Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Texas or ability to become licensed through reciprocity.
- Six years of experience in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning or Urban Design program.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):- Texas Landscape Architect.
- Experience with delivery of all project deliverables.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to build relationships with team members.
- Exceptional personal organizational skills, ability to independently identify and prioritize assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
- Strong working proficiency with AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities, demands and schedules.
- Valid Texas driver's license upon hire.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but
ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration. PreferencesEducation:- Master's degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning or Urban Design program.
Experience:- Background in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, or related field.
- Extensive experience with Autodesk Architectural through release 2024.
- Ability to process a variety of data sources to build existing base surfaces from LiDAR, survey points, breadlines, DEMs, and contours.
- Ability to gain knowledge and application of the HCED's CAD Standards and procedures.
- Background knowledge of civil and architectural disciplines
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):- Use of CECOP, Google earth, and geolocation application.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite, and other similar software packages.
- Proficiency with Landscape Architectural and Architectural drafting
- Ability to process a variety of data sources to build existing base surfaces from LiDAR, survey points, breaklines, DEMs, and contours.
- Ability to gain knowledge and application of the HCED's CAD Standards and procedures.
- Background knowledge of civil and architectural disciplines.
General InformationPosition Type, and Typical Hours of Work:- Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week
- Hybrid schedule: Three days in the office and two days working from home.
- Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary: - Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS: - Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Wellness.
- Professional development opportunity.
- Flexible spending account.
- 457 deferred compensation plans.
- Retirement pension (TCDRS).
- Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
- Disability and life insurance.
- Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.Not Applicable
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
- High School or GED diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
- Landscape Architecture
- Architecture
- Planning
- Urban Design
- Other
03
Are you Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Texas or able to become licensed through reciprocity?
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How many years of experience do you have in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning or Urban Design program?
- 10 years or more
- 6-9 years
- 3-5 years
- 1-2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None of the above
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Please describe your verifiable experience in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning or Urban Design program.
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Are you able to process data sources to build existing base surfaces from LiDAR, survey points, breadlines, DEMs, and contours?
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