TPWD - Architect II-III (Landscape Architect)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department • Austin, TX

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Designing anything to be built anywhere… in Texas. Join our branch of design professionals and the larger Texas Parks and Wildlife family as a Design Project Manager - Architect to serve the wild places and people of Texas. Rewarding work within a mission-driven conservation agency on a broad range of project types all over the state. Under the direction of the Design Project Management leadership, this position is responsible for all stages of the project before construction, including feasibility, scoping, planning, design and project management of a wide variety of unique projects for multiple divisions within TPWD. Projects are comprised of those listed in the Agency's Capital Construction Portfolio, which varies every biennium, but typically includes renovation or new construction of headquarters buildings, restrooms, offices, maintenance complexes, bunkhouses, hunter check stations and residences, as well as repair and new construction of utility infrastructure, shoreline stabilization projects, dams, bridges, and trails. The portfolio also includes planning and development of land acquisitions for new State Parks, State Natural Areas, and Wildlife Management Areas. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or closely related field.
• Architect II: 5 years' experience in landscape architectural design work as, or under the direction of a licensed Landscape Architect.
• Architect II: 2 years' experience in project management of land development, new construction, or renovation of buildings.
• Architect III: 10 years' experience in landscape architectural design work as, or under the direction of a licensed Landscape Architect.
• Architect III: 5 years' experience in project management of land development, new construction, or renovation of buildings.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license.
• Must possess a current and active Landscape Architect License in the State of Texas, as issued by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE), or possess a current and active Landscape Architect license in another state and be able to receive a license in Texas by reciprocal transfer within six months of hire date.
• Knowledge of landscape architectural and design principles, techniques and procedures, construction methods and/or management.
• Knowledge of outdoor resource-based recreational facilities and supporting infrastructure requirements.
• Knowledge of the A/E design profession's standards of care in the industry and responsibilities relating to performance and contracts.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and building codes relevant to designing facilities at TPWD.
• Knowledge of project management systems, techniques, and processes.
• Skill in the use of landscape architectural tools and in problem solving.
• Skill in site analysis, site planning, programming, conceptual and schematic design.
• Skill in graphic representation of design ideas and presenting to stakeholders and peers.
• Skill in using AutoCAD and/or Revit and architectural rendering software.
• Ability to visualize landscape architectural designs; to apply landscape architectural concepts; to plan, coordinate and monitor projects; and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and operate under changing deadlines.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and form professional opinions of site conditions, life safety, and accessibility codes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing the work of outside professional design consultants to deliver projects within the constraints of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience with managing or performing design work for a governmental entity.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all stages of the project before construction, including feasibility, scoping, planning, design and project management of a wide variety of unique projects for multiple divisions within TPWD.
• Projects are comprised of those listed in the Agency's Capital Construction Portfolio, which varies every biennium, but typically includes renovation or new construction of headquarters buildings, restrooms, offices, maintenance complexes, bunkhouses, hunter check stations and residences, as well as repair and new construction of utility infrastructure, shoreline stabilization projects, dams, bridges, and trails.
• The portfolio also includes planning and development of land acquisitions for new State Parks, State Natural Areas, and Wildlife Management Areas.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Benefits

• Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities.
• Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program.
• For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees