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Landscape Designer

Job Summary
Under direct supervision of Design Team Manager, the Landscape Designer will work at an advanced level to provide design deliverables for public bid purposes including CAD and GIS based plans, and technical specifications; and to develop Illustrative images for public presentations and public query tools for the Providence Parks Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct site reconnaissance and surveying of parks as needed to create existing condition plans.
Assemble base plans for park improvement projects that may include GIS information, previous or historical plans, consultant or vendor plans, registered professional surveys and aerial imaging.
Preparation of CAD drawings from concept to full construction documents – including but not limited to demolition, site construction, grading and drainage, planting, site sections, details and as-built plans.
Preparation of conceptual graphics for visioning and presentations, whether computer-generated or hand drawn.
Perform all duties related to design, contract procurement and observation of construction for proposed projects by contractors and park employees.
Assist with growth of construction detail CAD library that coincides with specifications, RIDOT standards, and DPW standards.
Preparation of GIS mapping of park wide system park lands.
Assist with management of archival system for historical plans and system for future archiving of project hard copy and electronic files.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university
Computer literate in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office software, ArcGIS Online
3-5 year’s work experience including contract administration in similar capacity
Experience managing large scale projects
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously
Experience working with neighborhood groups and public officials
Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s license
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job
Familiarity with Providence Parks system preferred

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Posted 6/9/2025

National Park Service: Landscape Architect

This position is located at the Boston African American National Historic Site in Boston, MA. in the Resource Preservation and Planning Directorate Division.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Provides technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. state or municipal governments, non-profit organizations) to accomplish strategic objectives for complex landscape planning initiatives.
Analyzes land use, cultural resource characteristics, site conditions and visitor experience goals to prepare and oversee contracting packages for landscape design and planning services.
Creates and manages project proposals, timelines, and budgets.
Coordinates planning, design, fabrication and installation of environmental graphics and interpretive media that enable visitors to locate, navigate and receive options to further their heritage trail experience.
Prepares well-written and graphically compelling briefings and funding requests to advance landscape treatment and activation plans.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

U.S. Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
You will be required to complete a one-year trial period.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify, you must possess the following Basic Requirement below of the Landscape Architect 0807 Series by close of this announcement:

1) Degree: Bachelors or higher degree in landscape architecture or landscape design.
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2) Combination of education and experience -- for each year short of graduation, the applicant must have had 1 year of experience under professional leadership and guidance of such character and diversity as to be a satisfactory substitute for the required education. This experience must have included original landscape design. Experience Equivalent to a Degree in Landscape Architecture: A degree in landscape architecture indicates that an applicant has the basic background to perform professional landscape architectural work at the beginning levels and has the potential to develop the skills and abilities required at the higher levels. Experience may be substituted for education to the extent that it provided the equivalent background. However, because an education provides some knowledge that cannot be measured in terms of course content, but rather is part of general knowledge and cultural background gained as a result of interrelationships among courses, careful judgment must be used in evaluation experience substituted for education as provided for in the basic requirements.

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Posted 12/12/2024