$49.56-$60.24 Hourly / $8,591.00-$10,441.00 Monthly / $103,090.00-$125,294.00 Yearly
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
1. Prepares, supervises or assists in the preparation of drawings and tracings for a variety of landscape architectural projects, including conceptual plan studies, presentation graphics, freehand sketches, base map preparation, construction details, and construction documents.
2. Conducts field investigations by visiting project sites to evaluate existing conditions. Field investigations may include: inventories of existing landscaping and improvements; some field measurements; identifying constraints and opportunities for development.
3. Visits sites during construction to evaluate or assists in the evaluation of construction compliance to design.
4. Prepares, supervises, or assists in calculations and computations necessary for the preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and final construction drawings and specifications.
5. Assists higher level personnel to perform all tasks normally required in the Landscape Architecture Section, including but not limited to: the preparation of written reports, meeting minutes, memoranda, and correspondence; coordination of departmental and agency conferences; development of subordinates through training and supervision; and making public presentations.
6. Performs inspection of landscape projects under construction to ensure quality and conformance to plans and specifications.
7. Drives a vehicle to sites to perform inspections and field investigations.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of landscape architecture; drafting procedures and practices; planting and construction materials and appropriate usage in the design and implementation of landscape projects.
Ability and Skill to: Draft by hand and with CAD (Computer Aided Drafting); compute quantities and use mathematical calculations to prepare construction documents; prepare freehand sketches and/or color renderings for presentations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; coordinate and work effectively with staff, clients, other departments and agencies, and the public; drive a vehicle.
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
Education:
Possession of a Baccalaureate degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the landscape architectural field including landscape architectural design, landscape architectural detailing, construction documents, programming, preliminary cost budgeting, specification coordination and review, construction administration, and field observation of landscape architectural construction projects, all under the direction of a licensed landscape architect.
License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver license.
Substitution:
A professional degree in Architecture/Landscape Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture/Landscape Architecture or Master of Architecture/Landscape Architecture) from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required education.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Special Requirements: Proficiency in computer-aided drafting (CAD).
PROMOTIVE LINES:
To: 5272 Landscape Architectural Associate II
From: 5261 Architectural/Landscape Architectural Assistant II