Landscape Architecture

This Landscape Architect position in the City of Mesa involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities and tasks across the entire life cycle of various municipal projects. Here's an overview:

Role Overview:

• Duties: The Landscape Architect will design, direct, and review projects related to parks, recreation, cultural programs, streetscapes, and multi-use paths. Responsibilities include landscape and irrigation design, preparing design criteria, budget estimates, and overseeing consultant compliance with contracts.
• Project Management: The role involves preparing design and bid documents, securing permits and approvals, tracking budgets, coordinating with departments and outside agencies, and performing quality control.
• Construction Oversight: Ensuring projects meet approved plans during the construction phase, verifying compliance with permits, conducting inspections, and handling change orders.
• Supervision: May oversee an Engineering Designer and a design team of technical personnel.
• Work Environment: General supervision by a Supervising Engineer; work is FLSA exempt (professional).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Planning: Develop and manage landscape and irrigation designs, create design criteria, prepare cost estimates, and guide consultants.
2. Project Oversight: Manage the full scope of projects, including coordination with various departments, handling public communications, and preparing reports.
3. Construction Administration: Act as the City’s representative, ensuring compliance, conducting inspections, and handling construction documentation.
4. Leadership and Mentoring: Mentor and oversee junior staff and project teams, providing technical direction and guidance.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant landscape architecture experience.
• Registration: Must be a registered professional Landscape Architect. Registration in Arizona required within six months of hire.
• Licenses: Valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by the hire or promotion date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience with FHWA grant administration.
• Experience in urban forestry, multi-use path planning, streetscape design, and municipal park design.
• Supervisory experience (at least six months).