About the role
Job Introduction
This is
professional work focused on the
planning, design, procurement, coordination, and construction oversight of improvements
to Parks and Recreation Department lands, facilities, public rights-of-way, and
other city properties. Projects are
often large-scale, complex, and may span multiple years.
Nature Of Work
An employee in
this class is responsible for planning and managing assigned planning and design activities for Parks
and Recreation properties and facilities, public rights-of-way, and other City
properties. Work involves assignments of considerable difficulty and including
monitoring park and recreation facility construction projects; preparing and
reviewing park master plans; overseeing site development, landscape designs, and
the preparation of plans and specifications. Work requires technical knowledge
of landscape architecture and proficiency in the associated professional
skills, methods, and tools. Duties are performed under general supervision and require
considerable initiative, problem solving skills, and independent judgement in
managing multiple concurrent, large-scale, complex projects. Work is performed
independently and evaluated through conferences, progress reports, and results
achieved.
Examples of Duties
Plans, designs, coordinates, permits, and manages capital improvement projects
ranging from neighborhood park renovations to large scale environmental
restoration initiatives. Manages
projects from inception through design and construction, including fulfillment of ongoing stewardship, grant, and other contractual or regulatory
obligations.
Procures and manages professional consultants, reviews work prepared by City
professional staff, and performs professional services as needed to successfully
complete capital improvement projects for the Parks & Recreation Department.
Provides technical support to other
City departments as necessary to address community needs and protect public
health, safety, and welfare. Coordinates capital projects and proposed
improvements with personnel from other Parks and Recreation divisions, City
departments, and governmental agencies. Reviews improvement plans with Parks
and Recreation maintenance and programming personnel, incorporates stakeholder
input, and resolves competing needs and priorities as necessary.
Prepares, or manages the preparation of contract documents for complex
projects including plans, specifications, design criteria packages, bid forms, cost
estimates. Reviews legal agreements, contracts, memorandums of understanding, City
Council resolutions, easements, deed restrictions, requests for qualifications
and proposals (RFQ/P), bids, and other legally binding documents. Reviews development plans and proposals affecting
Parks & Recreation assets and initiates discussion and collaboration with other city departments.
Reviews and evaluates project cost
estimates to support the procurement of
materials, equipment, and professional and construction services.
Oversees construction activities performed by contractors to ensure
compliance with approved plans, specifications,
contract requirements, and applicable standards.
Represents the Parks &
Recreation Department and the City at public meetings, workshops meetings with
other department directors and staff, civic association meetings, focus groups,
and other stakeholder engagements. Reports
project status to and coordinates closely with managers, superintendents, and the
Department Director, as well as staff at all organizational levels. Plans,
organizes, and facilitates public
meetings and design charrettes to solicit community input and incorporate stakeholder feedback into
project scope and design.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable
knowledge of: The principles, practices and methods of landscape
architecture; applicable laws, codes, and guidelines governing public health,
safety, and welfare in the built environment; construction administration
practices and procedures; and the coordination, management, and collaboration of
multidisciplinary design professionals.
Working
knowledge of: Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, appropriate plant
material, and natural communities;
computer aided drafting and design, graphic design, geographic information
systems (GIS), and standard office software.
Ability to:
Manage projects through all phases of planning, design, permitting, bidding,
construction, and implementation; Prepares plans, specifications, and
construction documents for site improvements to support successful permitting,
bidding, and construction; Oversee, review, and inspect work of professional consultants and contractors for
compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable requirements; Organize and facilitate public meetings
and stakeholder engagement activities; Establish and maintain effective working
relationships with coworkers, contractors, consultants, government agencies,
and the public; and maintain a
professional demeanor when representing the City and interacting with the
public and other agencies.
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 ornamental horticulture and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in landscape architecture;
Licenses or Certifications
Registration in the State of Florida as a Landscape Architect; or registration from another State with the ability to obtain Florida registration within six (6) months of appointment.
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.