The Department of Parks, Recreation & Forestry is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to perform work of considerable difficulty in planning, designing, and coordinating of development of park and public open space areas.

Salary Range: $80,933 - $85,717/Annually dependent upon qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., plus additional hour as required.

No residency requirement.

• Assists the Park Planner in various Park planning initiatives as it relates to design and development. Develops project criteria, site analysis, master planning, conceptual design, drafts construction plans and details, writes specifications and procures products for park/open space planning, design and construction.
• Inspects and coordinates the work of private contractors in the construction and maintenance of park facilities including securing contractors, project management, site visits, field questions and issues, implementation, post construction evaluation and payment.
• Provides overall supervision, coordination and instruction to Park crews and volunteers regarding maintenance, landscape and construction activities on a project-by-project basis.
• Hires consultants as needed to design Park facilities. Reviews plans for compliancy to design criteria.
• Performs field surveys and staking of critical dimensions and elevations for park and open space projects.
• Seeks and monitors funding for projects through City budget, bond and grant sources. Prepares cost estimates, bid reviews and project accounting. Assists Park Planner in preparing division budget and bond proposals.
• Consults with and provides technical information regarding landscaping and open space development to the Departments of Public Works and Planning. Works with and maintains good relationships with other divisions, departments, Board of Education, Neighborhood Associations, and other public and private groups and organizations.

• Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Wisconsin Landscape Architect license highly desirable.
• Three years' experience in park related work, including one-year supervisory experience.
• Minimum one year CAD experience. GIS experience desired.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

• Considerable knowledge of park planning, design principles and landscape construction methods which include but are not limited to; mapping surveying, grading, drainage, playgrounds, athletic fields, fencing, pavement, shelter and restroom construction, (including basic lighting, plumbing and electrical knowledge).
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant material and landscape maintenance practices including plant pathology and pesticide application.
• Good knowledge of principles and procedures for accounting, grants, project management and effective supervision.
• Considerable skill in reading construction plans and topographical maps along with working knowledge of drafting techniques.
• Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and the required software including a working knowledge of Autocad. Considerable ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, elected officials, and the general public. Good ability to make public presentations. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

May be required to demonstrate minimum competency by successfully passing approved tests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following activities: