LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT                                                           1151

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs professional landscape architecture in the preparation of reports, recommendations and environmental impact statements for municipal projects.  The incumbent prepares site studies of landscape projects compiling site conditions with proposed land features and structures, reviews and inspects the construction work in progress to insure compliance with the landscape specifications, approves the quality of material and work, and advises outside concerns on the landscape features.  Supervision is exercised over a technical and clerical staff.  Work is reviewed through written reports, site studies and the inspection of completed projects.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

               Evaluates and designs landscape projects for public properties and parks;

               Prepares reports, recommendations and environmental impact statements on landscape projects;

               Prepares site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development, showing ground contours, vegetation, location of struc­tures and such facilities as roads, walkways, parking areas, fences, walls and utilities;

               Inspects and reviews site work in progress to insure compliance with landscape specifications, to approve the quality of materials used and work performed, and to advise outside contractors and their personnel of landscape features;

               Coordinates the arrangement of existing and proposed land features with architects and administrative personnel.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architec­ture planning, design and construction; thorough knowledge of modern landscape construction methods and materials; thorough knowledge of planting and environmental conditions required for maximum aesthetic affect, with minimum detriment to the environment; good knowledge of the laws and codes applicable to landscape architecture; good knowledge of the modern developments, current literature and sources of information in landscape architecture; ability to plan and direct the work of technical and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full perfor­mance and high morale; ability to design and prepare working drawings and specifications of landscape proposals; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

               OPEN COMPETITIVE

               Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering or a related field, and seven (7) years of experience in the planning, design and construction of landscape architecture, two (2) years of which must have been as a licensed landscape architect.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must possess a professional Landscape Architect's license issued by New York State at the time of appointment. License must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

 

R91/12/04

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR 1/28/03