3 Jobs in Queens, NY
NYC Careers is Hiring a Remote Landscape Architect
Landscape Architect
Landscape Architect
- Agency: DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
- Job type: Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Title Classification: Exam may be required
Department
CP DC For Capital Projects
Job Description
NYC Parks is one of the country’s largest employers of landscape architects. The Landscape Architecture Program in the Capital Division is the creative force that imagines and defines the aesthetics and usage of new and refurbished public spaces. These designs impact neighborhood growth, public health and fun in communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
The successful candidates have proven design experience and excellent project management skills. The ideal candidates are effective at visually and verbally communicating design ideas throughout the project process and is able to actively listen, balance and incorporate many viewpoints into the design. Team players and champions of their portfolios, the successful candidates provide project-based oversight to junior staff and can troubleshoot and problem solve to realize projects.
NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package that includes pension, excellent health benefits, competitive vacation/sick days and a healthy work-life balance.
NYC Parks also offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks.
Flexible Working Schedule – Compressed schedule or up to 2 days remote work may be available after 1 month.
Health Care Coverage - We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet the needs of you and your family.
Pension - Upon retirement, qualified members of the City’s generous pension program receive a guaranteed salary and health benefits for the rest of their lives.
Professional Development - We offer numerous training programs, leadership development opportunities, and career coaching services, while encouraging employees to attend approved off-site trainings and seminars.
Perks - Our employees are eligible for discounts on some of the top attractions in the city, and all employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.
Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, serve as lead designer for landscape architecture projects of appropriate complexity and provide support on other design projects to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
- Investigate and recommend solutions to relevant problems of grading, spatial organization and site utilization. Prepare suitable graphics and presentations to communicate design intent. Present projects to other internal and external stakeholders.
- Using AutoCAD and other software, prepare and/or manage the preparation of presentations, drawings and other documents, including but not limited to cost estimates.
- Review sites and designs with construction, maintenance personnel and other stakeholders. Obtain all necessary approvals for proposed designs.
- Regular involvement in construction, including the review and approval of shop drawings as needed. Conduct site inspections for quality assurance...
- Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 627757 on your cover letter and resume.
Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens
NOTE: *Previous applicants to Job ID# 615987 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.
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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and
A master’s degree in landscape architecture (which must be obtained by January 31, 2015) from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and
Four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
SPECIAL NOTE:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and
A master’s degree in landscape architecture (which must be obtained by January 31, 2015) from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and
Four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.
NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
SPECIAL NOTE:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
627757
Title code
21315
Civil service title
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Landscape Architect
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
7
Work location
Flushing Meadow Pk Olmsted Ctr
- Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Job Summary
Full Time
$58k-83k (estimate)
05/01/2023
07/17/2024
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