Landscape Architect
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*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULLTIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
As stewards of 14 of New York Citys land NYC Parks builds and maintains clean safe and accessible parks citywide and programs those sites with recreational cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work NYC Parks improves peoples lives providing outlets for creative expression opportunities for healthy recreation and exposure to the restorative beauty of the natural world.
NYC Parks Capital Projects division manages the design and construction of parks and park facilities across the five boroughs with an active project portfolio of $2.1 Billion. To meet its charge of delivering highquality projects on budget and on schedule the Capital division is looking for highly skilled experienced Landscape Architects.
Major Responsibilities
Reporting to the Design Director and with minimal direction manage projects from inception to construction closeout working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary project team to ensure timely completion of work. Provide projectbased oversight to junior staff on design projects.
Manage landscape architecture projects of high complexity and provide support on other design projects ensuring that all projects are completed on budget and on schedule. It is anticipated that project portfolios will include agency initiative projects multidisciplinary projects and/or multiple complex projects requiring a highlevel of skill and experience.
Investigate and recommend solutions to relevant problems of grading spatial organization and site utilization. Prepare suitable graphics and presentations to communicate design intent project progress and approval strategy. Present projects clearly and efficiently to other internal and external stakeholders.
Using AutoCAD and other software prepare and/or manage the preparation of contract drawings. Develop specifications cost estimates and estimates of quantities for proposed work.
Review sites and designs with all internal stakeholders to ensure the project meets all NYC Parks requirements. Coordinate strategize and plan regulatory and other complex external approvals for ontime onbudget progress and delivery of projects.
Monitor progress of construction by reviewing and approving shop drawings and other construction related design tasks. Conduct occasional site inspections for quality assurance and solve field condition issues in an efficient manner.
Work Location: Olmsted Center Queens
How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 712470.
All applicants must apply via . The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 712470 on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams Department of Citywide Administrative Services
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 21315
Qualifications :
1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and a masters degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three 3
years of fulltime satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
The college or university must be accredited by regional national professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and four 4 years of fulltime satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and a masters degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university accredited by regional national professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three 3 years of fulltime satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four 4 years fulltime satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
SPECIAL NOTE:
In addition to above qualification requirements to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III individuals must have at least one year of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and a masters degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three 3 years of fulltime satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
The college or university must be accredited by regional national professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four 4 years fulltime satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
SPECIAL NOTE:
In addition to above qualification requirements to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III individuals must have at least one year of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
