Park Designer

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) in Kentucky is seeking a Landscape Architect to design and manage capital park projects, ensuring code compliance and sustainable practices. The role involves creating concepts, drawings, and cost estimates for playgrounds, trails, and park amenities.

Minimum requirements include a landscape architecture degree and two years of experience; licensing must be obtained within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture is required.
• Two years of landscape architecture experience required.
• No substitutions for education and experience due to statute licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary design concepts, final presentation designs, and exhibits using CAD/GIS tools.
• Conduct GIS mapping, site analysis, and field inventory for capital projects.
• Develop and refine designs and prepare construction documents for bidding.
• Produce project design and construction cost estimates.
• Facilitate communications within government and with the public as needed.

Skills

GIS mapping

CAD software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

• $59,596.16 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 521

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide professional expertise and creativity to design and manage capital projects for park land development using best management practices and environmental sustainability.

This position designs capital construction projects on parks such as playgrounds, trails, or other park amenities. This position is responsible for ensuring designs meet applicable codes and regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture
• Two years of landscape architecture experience
• There are no substitutions for education and experience due to statute licensing requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and produces preliminary design concepts, final presentation designs, and graphic exhibits to communicate ideas with the use of computer software, such as computer-assisted design (CAD) software
• Conducts GIS mapping, site analysis, and field inventory assessment for capital projects
• Develops and refines designs and compiles construction documents for bidding
• Produces project design and construction cost estimates
• Facilitates correspondence and communication within government and to the general public as needed
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Landscape Architecture License must be obtained within the first six months of employment; those with an equivalency from another state must obtain their license from the Commonwealth of Kentucky within six months of employment.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

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