Landscape Architect II (Critical Position) – City of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ

THIS IS A CRITICAL POSITION. During the current health crisis, any job interviews will be held by video or audio conference.

Please be aware that you may be required to undergo screening for symptoms of COVID-19 which may include answering questions regarding symptoms or having your body temperature read as part of this job. You may also be required to wear a face covering or use other personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Landscape Architect II positions are responsible for performing advanced professional landscape architecture work relating to the planning, design, and review of development projects within the City of Phoenix as it relates to landscape, plant inventory/salvage, hillside, and path and trail requirements. This position will assist the Principal Landscape Architect in reviewing landscape and hillside plans for conformance, providing assistance and clarifications to developers and customers, and coordinating with other departments to ensure landscape requirements and stipulations are implemented and complied with. Other tasks will be assigned such as conduct research and analysis, attend community or development meetings, advise planners and prepare reports.

Currently, a vacany exists is the Planning and Development Department. This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have experience with State and Federal laws and regulations as they pertain to native plants, landscape, water conservation requirements for new development, and knowledge of native and drought-tolerant planting design. Experience reviewing or creating landscape and salvage plans, Hillside development plans including grading, drainage, and retaining wall designs, and public multi-use trail and shared-use path plan plans.

SALARY

$58,906 – $89,544 annually. Candidates may be hired above the minimum depending upon qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 11.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. For more details, visit: Unit 7 Benefits

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or a closely related field.
• Three years of landscape architectural experience, with an emphasis in public projects and private developments.
• The ability to register in the State of Arizona as a Professional Landscape Architect by the end of a 12 month probation period.
• The City job description can be found here.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

RECRUITMENT DATES

First review of applications will occur the week of October 12, 2020. Recruitment will close when we have received a sufficient number of qualified applications or on October 26, 2020 whichever is sooner.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list.

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REFERENCE

Landscape Architect II, JC: 23220, ID# 37284, 09/28/20, 6 mos, CP, Benefits: 007

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