Landscape Architect
Landscape Architect
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Job Description
WHO WE ARE:The Elmhurst Park District established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago provides parks recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun! We serve residents of the Elmhurst community as well as residents of neighboring towns! We are looking for someone to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused providing customer service excellence working with integrity having fun and fostering belonging! Someone who will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community.
We have an excitingfulltimejob opportunity asLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT!
WHY JOIN US: The Elmhurst Park District is currently implementing multiple referendum projects totaling $89 million dollars. The exciting projects include replacing the Wagner Community Center; building a community bandshell at Wilder Park; adding permanent heated restrooms at four parks; and converting a grass field to artificial turf at Berens Park. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join the Parks Department team and help Elevate Elmhurst Parks through both referendum projects and a diverse capital improvement plan.
WHAT YOULL DO:The Landscape Architect is responsible for the planning designing developing maintaining and renovating of grounds structures and facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Interpret design and prepare concept plans for park development
- Design play structures playground layouts
- Conduct field survey & research site analysis measurements and cost estimate 24 6
- Prepare presentation drawings graphics and sketches
- Calculate areas and quantities draft construction details working drawings and specifications
- Prepare bid documents and supervise bidding process for projects and services
- Manage contractors on construction projects
- Maintain records and files relating to all aspects of planning and design functions
- Assist with development and implementation of short and longrange plans for the department and assist with districtwide long range planning
- Solicit hire and manage engineers and surveyors
WHAT YOULL BRING:
- Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture or related field with 5 years experience in park planning playground design and renovation and general recreation needs.
- State of Illinois license in Landscape Architecture or ability to obtain after hiring
- Proficiency with CAD and GIS
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector required within 6 months of hire
- Experience with public speaking and hosting community input meetings
WHEN YOULL WORK:
- MF 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM additional hours required for project management and public meetings. There is some flexibility in working hours.
WHAT YOULL GET:
- For internal equity and budgetary considerations the anticipated starting range for this position is set at $75000 $80000/year.
- This position falls under Pay Grade 5 with a pay range of $58656 $82123/year.
In exchange for your time and talent we offer a generous benefit package including:
- Defined contribution medical insurance plan 5 plan options)
- Dental insurance plan
- Vision insurance plan
- District paid life insurance
- Participation in IMRF (retirement disability death benefits)
- Vacation days personal days sick leave and 9 paid holidays!
- Sick bank leave paid parental leave and paid bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
- Voluntary Supplemental insurance coverage for shortterm disability accident hospitalization
- Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care
- Free family Courts Plus Membership and Pool Passes!
- Free/discounted District programs merchandise and concessions
- Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
- Professional organizational membership
- Values Recognition Program
- Service Awards Program
- Employee social activities
- Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)
* The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Director of Human Resources & Risk at*
For more information about the Elmhurst Park District please visit!!
Additional Legal Statements
Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and noncertified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
The district is required by state statute 70 ILCS 1205/823 to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration but rather the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.
Employment Type
Full-Time
