This is responsible landscape design work with some administrative responsibility in the supervision of the plans and designs section of a large metropolitan area department of parks and recreation.

The Landscape Architect 3 is responsible for coordinating the total program of park and recreation site selection and development, landscape design, preliminary engineering improvements, and preparation of plans and specifications and inspection of work. Work responsibility also includes determining functional space requirements, elevations and preliminary design for all proposed structures, which are prepared in a manner compatible with the purpose of the park site and the natural environment of the area. Considerable discretion and independent judgment are exercised in presenting comprehensive park and recreation development plans to the highest levels of department management. Supervision is exercised over professional landscape architects, drafters and engineering subordinates through assignment and review of work projects and by personal participation in unusual or highly complex design problems. Work is reviewed by the director of the department primarily for the attainment of desired objectives and conformance with general administrative policy.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises, through subordinate professional staff, the development of plans, specifications and landscaping designs for all existing and proposed park and recreational facilities.

Recommends the use of force account or competitive bid award for proposed work projects; draws contract agreement, recommends contractor to receive bid, inspects work for compliance with specifications.

Participates in interdepartmental conferences on matters pertaining to the development of a master plan for land use, property acquisition, sub-division regulation, neighborhood improvement, zoning control, and conservation of natural scenic beauty.

Confers with high level departmental officials to discuss matters of site acquisition, expansion of facilities and major modifications of existing park and recreational areas.

Researches horticultural and botanical sources of information to revise and improve quality and species of nursery stock and landscaping materials.

Recommends structural and architectural features to be utilized in construction plans; interprets park and recreational requirements into functional structural designs and submits to County Engineer.

Supervises the preparation of final working plans for park area excavation, disposition of fill, survey work, grading, irrigation systems and local drainage improvements.

Prepares preliminary budget request for the work unit;

recommends staff changes, the purchase of equipment and supplies and the development of operating procedures for the department.

Assists other County departments on all phases of landscape design and matters related to area beautification.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture.

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

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.

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

Considerable knowledge of current trends, research projects and sources of information in the field of landscape architecture.

Ability to make engineering and related mathematical computations.

Ability to make cost and material estimates for projected construction.

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

Ability to render professional review to comprehensive plans for park and recreation site development and utilization.

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

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