This is advanced professional landscape design work with some supervisory responsibility in the preparation of plans, drawings, and specifications for the functional and ornamental development of parks, recreational and related areas.

Work involves the applications of advanced professional knowledge and site planning skills to the design, construction and inspection of varied engineering and landscaping projects. Considerable independent judgement and creativity is exercised in determining the comprehensive park and recreational design for a project area and in finalizing work plans, specifications and cost estimates for site preparation and landscaping work. Work may involve the coordination of survey crews, construction forces and design personnel engaged in major construction and modification work. Supervision is occasionally exercised over subordinate professional landscape design and drafting personnel by providing advice and assistance on unusual or difficult assignments. A professional superior reviews work primarily for compliance with completion schedules and general departmental policy.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises the design, construction and maintenance and development of landscape projects throughout the parks system; makes preliminary surveys; lays out general plans, assigns design details to an assistant; reviews final plans; draws up contracts; acts as County representative in dealings with private contractors; inspects contractual work.

Supervises and schedules work for land survey party in the laying out of parking areas, roads, utilities, drainage systems, sanitary systems; supervises plane table surveys to record utilities and structures throughout the parks systems.

Performs varied landscape architectural work in such areas as golf courses, beaches and hammocks, nature trails, swimming pools, picnic areas, parkways, marinas, camp sites and similar facilities having specialized landscape requirements.

Exercises professional judgment in developing planting policies and programs, and in coordinating the nursery stock supply with future planting needs.

Confers with architectural and engineering staff to coordinate all phases of structural, excavation, design, construction and inspection work on force account and contractual projects.

Submits comprehensive recommendations for the acquisition of lands for park development including land use plans; prepares narrative reports and justification for recommendations which may include sketches, renderings, and photographic overlays.

Maintains up-to-date plans on each project as modifications and adjustments are made in policy and general use planning.

Performs related work are required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.

Considerable knowledge of the plant life of the local area including ornamental and hybrid species.

Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of horticulture, entomology and plant pathology.

Ability to make engineering and related mathematical computations.

Ability to take charge of engineering or survey projects in field or office and to obtain adherence to plans and specifications.

Ability to make cost and material estimates for projected construction.

Ability to review, revise, and prepare plans and designs for a wide variety of park facilities.

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of professional, technical and clerical subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Skill in drawing architectural and excavation plans.

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