Associate Landscape Architect

Summary Statement

Boise Parks and Recreation maintains more than90 developed parksacross the city, approximately 210 miles of Ridge to Riverstrailsin the Boise Foothills, 25 miles of the

Boise River Greenbeltpathway and thousands of acres ofopen space. The department's recreational facilities include

Zoo Boise, two municipalgolf courses,pools,Idaho IceWorldand more.

Associate Landscape Architect:

• Coordinates landscape and construction projects for Boise Parks and Recreation.

• Performs advanced professional landscape architect work relating to the planning, design, development, and construction of City parks, and facilities.

• Works under general direction work requires initiative and independent judgment.

• This position works up to 19 hours per week.

• Must be Registered as a Professional Landscape Architect.

Essential Functions

Conducts pre and post-bid meetings, and prepares letters of recommendations and contracts for services.. Manages payments and accounting of project budgets. Reviews plans submitted by consultants. Performs site visits and field inspections to determine work progress and conformance to established contracts. Maintains documentation on project consultants. Prepares construction contract changes for Department approval. Negotiates with contractors and recommends remedial activity. (40%)

Elicits input from and manages projects with various governmental agencies, donors, partners and citizen interest groups. Coordinates and hosts public meetings. Acts as a professional and technical consultant for the department and City in the review of project plans and specifications regarding maintenance and design issues of parks facilities. Creates development agreements with partners to assist in an organized progression of park development. (35%)

Prepares master plans, renderings, cost estimates, construction drawings, and other necessary work for the completion of design projects. Reviews on-going and completed plans for compliance with approved standards, City codes, and numerous acts and regulations such as Erosion and Sediment Control, Historic Preservation, and Playground Safety Standards. Develops and writes specifications, guidelines, and competitive bid documents. (25%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor's degree with major course work in a field related to Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or similar field, or equivalent level of professional experience.

Three years progressively responsible landscape architecture experience, performing project design and/or construction management work, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Working knowledge of a wide scope of design criteria as they apply to site amenities and landscape features; effective project management techniques; principles and practices of Landscape Architecture including ecology, sustainability, storm water management, plant selection, construction techniques and professional practices.

Ability to prepare designs, perspective drawings, color renderings, construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates for construction projects; estimate labor or material costs from blueprints or work plans and to prepare initial project budgets; analyze, interpret, and report research findings and make recommendations; utilize computer aided design (CAD) software; prepare specifications, design guidelines and competitive bid documents; prepare contract documents for various services. Reviews or checks the work product of others to ensure conformance to department standards, City Codes, and other regulations affecting work,; manages construction schedules; schedule work of subcontractors and act as general contractor; properly and thoroughly inspect materials and workmanship; determine status of construction work and verify adherence to contractual obligations; establish priorities and meet deadlines and objectives; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Working knowledge of civil engineering and or architecture; a wide scope of design criteria as they apply to site amenities and landscape features; legal descriptions of land parcels; effective management techniques.

Ability to plan and design all phases of park development projects; to organize and direct the work of consultants and contractors.

Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect

PMP certification(s) required by the Erosion Control and Sedimentation Ordinance, National Playground Safety Inspector

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which include a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear.

Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.