Associate Landscape Designer
About The Position
The Associate Landscape Designer supports the Branch Manager and team in delivering branch programs and advancing District projects. This role contributes to the planning, design, and implementation of projects that enhance public spaces and promote community and environmental goals. The ideal candidate has experience in landscape architecture, a solid understanding of standard design practices, and familiarity with Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and Low Impact Development (LID) in public works projects, as well as basic familiarity with irrigation systems, nursery stock, and native desert seed mixes. The position also requires the ability to prepare professional renderings and provide expertise in landscape restoration and construction inspection/observation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field
- A combination of related post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
- Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
- May be required to obtain specific technical certifications, as requested by the supervisor
Nice To Haves
- Understanding sophisticated landscaping irrigation systems that monitor soil moisture as the basis of irrigating plants
- Experience with plant materials, especially Tall Pot plants, and design principles for projects in the Arid Desert Southwest
- Experience in preparing landscape architectural renderings
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations to internal and external audiences
- Proficient in software applications, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement landscape architecture, GSI, and LID features on Flood Control projects.
- Prepare L/A, GSI, and LID details and Specifications
- Provide information for and participate in developing and implementing landscape architectural, multiple-use, structural aesthetics, and GSI and LID for flood control projects and associated features
- Under general supervision, provide limited reviews of project plans, designs, and other deliverables prepared by consultants and District staff for consistency within the project's design intent and scope of work.
- Attend project coordination meetings, design comment resolution meetings, and other meetings as needed and directed by the supervisor
- Assist in maintaining and refreshing landscape architectural, vegetation management, structure aesthetics, and GSI and LID related design guidelines and standardized design details; occasionally prepares renderings, develops criteria for maintenance of landscaping, GSI, and LID for existing and future District projects, as directed by the supervisor
- Conduct limited field reconnaissance to verify, inspect, and photo-document project site conditions and the success of various plantings on project sites.
- Participate in the inspection of landscaping, GSI, LID, and aesthetic features on construction projects
- Manage the Tall Pot tree and plant nursery, irrigation system, and plant inventory, including maintaining the number and variety of plants needed to support projects and other plant demands. This will include hands-on “getting dirty” maintenance activities of the nursery
- Ability to educate and encourage the use of such landscape, GSI, and LID elements in developing Flood Control projects
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
