About the role
Job Introduction
This is professional
work focuses
on the planning, design, and coordination of improvements to Parks and
Recreation Department lands, facilities,
public rights-of-way, and other city properties.
Nature Of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for
preparing plans and required documents for improvements to Parks and Recreation
Department lands and facilities, public rights-of-way, and other City
properties. The employee is also responsible for site planning, coordination,
and design activities. Work involves
assignments of above-average difficulty and requiring technical knowledge of landscape architecture and proficiency in the associated professional skills,
methods, and tools. Under general supervision, the employee is required
to exercise initiative and independent
judgment in managing medium to large-scale projects of moderate to high complexity. Work is reviewed
through conferences, progress reports, site observations prior and during
construction, and site inspections upon
completion.
Examples of Duties
Designs city
parks and associated amenities such as playgrounds, athletic fields, trails,
shelters and green infrastructure.
Projects range from replacements and renovations within existing facilities
to the development of new parks. Prepares
conceptual and technical drawings, site analyses, reports, construction
documents, specifications, permit applications, and cost estimates. Collaborates with Parks & Recreation staff
and other City departments and supports Landscape Architect III and other
senior staff within the Planning & Design Division. Manages professional consultants and
coordinates project activities.
Oversees the construction and installation of parks and recreation capital improvements and
monitors work performed by contractors to ensure compliance with approved plans
and specifications.
Procures plant
materials, construction materials, and other supplies necessary for completion
of projects; estimates costs, obtains pricing information, and identifies
appropriate materials and suppliers.
Participates in
municipal park planning activities; prepares and administers construction contracts and grant applications
for park projects. Organizes and participates in public meetings to support
project planning, design, and coordination. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
landscape architecture principles and practices; Florida-Friendly Landscaping
principles and plant material; and applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and
guidelines governing public health, safety, and welfare in the built
environment.
Ability to: Prepare professional documents, plans, and
presentations using computer aided
drafting, graphic design, modeling, and design software, as well as geographic
information systems (GIS); direct and oversee crews performing landscaping,
irrigation, installation and construction activities; coordinate with
contractors on small-scale projects, and establish and maintain effective
working relationships with City staff, contractors, consultants, the public and others.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in both office and outdoor
environments, with frequent outdoor activities and site visits. Requires the
ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and to stand,
walk, and navigate project sites as needed. Requires extensive computer use,
including typing and viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or
university with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or related field and one (1) year of experience in landscape
architecture.
Licenses or Certifications
Registration in
the State of Florida as a Landscape Architect required; or registration from
another state with the ability to obtain Florida registration within six (6)
months of employment.
Possession of a valid Florida driver's license required.
Comments
Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.