Senior Landscape Architect (20560319) at CalOpps Bay County, FL

Itlearn360; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Florida seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to manage landscape projects, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with City standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Landscape Architecture, relevant experience, and a Landscape Architect license. This role offers a chance to engage in significant urban design projects, contributing to the enhancement of community spaces with recreational areas, parks, and beautification initiatives. The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package and fosters a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long/Short-Term Disability Insurance

General and Holiday Leave

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in landscape architecture.
• Possession of a valid Landscape Architect license required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and review landscape project work.
• Coordinate various landscape projects and provide professional advice.
• Prepare and administer grants related to landscape matters.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Urban Design

Project Management

Communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture preferred

Job description

Senior Landscape Architect (20560319) job at CalOpps. Bay County, FL.

Description

The Department

The Community Services Department strives to improve the health, wellness and quality of life for Fremont residents by offering a wide variety of exceptional educational and recreational programs and services, historic and cultural resources, facilities, unique attractions, special events, park use and urban forestry.

The Position

The Senior Landscape Architect will plan, supervise, and review the work of City Landscape Architect staff. The incumbent will: coordinate and oversee various landscape projects; perform professional landscape architect work in conjunction with the design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for the development and rehabilitation of parks, landscaped areas and street beautification projects; inspect and review the work of developers and consultants for conformance with plans, specifications, and City requirements; prepare and administer grants and give professional advice on landscape matters.

Examples of Job Duties

• Organize and oversee the landscape design and layout of parks, recreational areas, roadway medians and pedestrian ways.
• Plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of professional City and contract staff.
• Perform professional landscape architectural work including preparing landscape plans, coordinating master plan development, performing park planning, and preparing related specifications, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Recommend design direction on high-profile urban design of public and private projects that impact landscape design and urban projects within the City.

Job Announcement URL:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fremontca/jobs/4944248/senior-landscape-a…

Job Description URL:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fremontca/classspecs/1096823

Job PDF:

Ideal Candidate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Horticulture, or closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in landscape architecture, park planning, or park management.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California is required. This position requires the ability to travel independently to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, therefore a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required at time of appointment.

Ideal Candidate

The City is searching for a highly organized and effective team player who is able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. The successful candidate will possess mastery of the principles and practices of landscape architecture and urban design, and have the ability to plan, supervise, review and evaluate the work of City and contract staff. In addition, the incumbent must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary

Special Instructions

How to Apply

To view the complete job announcement and application instructions, visit: www.fremont.gov/cityjobs

The first review of applications is 12:00 p.m. (Noon), June 6, 2025.