What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Architect position at City of Lakewood?
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include : Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
HIRING RANGE : $95,191.20 - $105,768.00 / year
Job Summary
Provides landscape architectural planning, design, and construction oversight for the Department of Community Resources, including site development related to capital projects, review of plans and specifications, and making recommendations related to landscape construction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Plans, designs, and oversees new construction and renovation projects for City parks, athletic fields, open space, streetscapes, playgrounds, and other public facilities.
- Provides detailed cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for construction projects.
- Provides site plan and engineering review drawing packages for review and approval by City Planning and Engineering Departments.
- Defines and evaluates the scope of project work and facilitates the planning and design of capital improvement projects.
- Provides technical review of design, construction specifications, and construction documents.
- Develops a thorough knowledge of developed and undeveloped parks / open space land using site surveys, maps, and site visit information.
- Prepares facility designs and master plans based on site information, applicable codes and regulations, City design standards, public input, and staff input.
- Utilizes facility designs and master plans to prepare construction documents that specify materials and methodology to construct site improvements.
- Responsible for all aspects of project bids including developing scope, writing requests for proposals, and evaluating and selecting consultants and contractors.
- Oversees project work in progress to assure compliance with plan specifications, codes, and City regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Technology Skills
Education and Experience
Certification / Licenses / Specialized Training
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
LIGHT WORK : Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Physical Demands
Environmental Conditions may include
Physical Requirements - No Physical Needed
The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and / or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.
The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.
Pay Range
81,390.40-$105,768.00
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable / seasonal positions.
Salary : $81,390 - $105,768
