Landscape Architect 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $86,349 - $96,349 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a registered Landscape Architect, this role provides the first level of technical review for in-house and consultant-produced design work products. The position is responsible for developing quality control procedures for landscape architectural work and directly supervising employees and their work within the Landscape Architect Design Service of the Roadside Development Section. Key duties include sealing Landscape Architectural plans and specifications for planting, irrigation, aesthetic items, landform graphics, walks, paths, hardscapes, erosion control, and revegetation. The role also involves providing the scope of work for and monitoring consultants' design proposals, proposed hours, and fee estimates, as well as reviewing inter-governmental Landscape Maintenance Agreements. Recommendations to the Section Manager regarding new or needed policy changes in technical areas are also a part of this role. This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust, with many State employees participating in the State’s Remote Work Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor, or higher degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in Arizona.
• Five (5) years minimum as a registered Landscape Architect working on transportation projects.
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Maintain acceptable driving records.
• Complete all required driver training.
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Know the plant materials and horticulture requirements for urban and agronomic requirements for revegetation and vegetation control.
• Understanding of pesticides, horticulture practices, maintenance requirements, Clean Water and Clean Air Act, Native Plant law.
• Knowing the state and federal weed laws and appropriate methods of control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and provide technical expertise for service employees and consultants designing projects requiring considerable professional judgment and creative effort.
• Participate and coordinate technical reviews.
• Direct the preparation and review of landscape architectural plans, specifications, research, reports, and other material, ensuring compatibility with engineering plans and requirements from ADOT and consultants, and recommending corrections for implementation.
• Compose and authorize correspondence dealing with public and project-level issues.
• Make oral presentations and prepare technical administrative and status reports for use at the Section, Group, and Division Level.
• Provide the first level of technical review for in-house and consultant produced design work products.
• Develop quality control procedures for landscape architectural work.
• Directly supervise employee and their work in Landscape Architect Design Service of Roadside Development Section.
• Seal Landscape Architectural plans and specifications, including plans for planting, irrigation, aesthetic items, landform graphics, walks, paths, hardscapes, erosion control and revegetation.
• Provide scope of work for and monitor consultants design proposals, proposed hours and fee estimates.
• Review inter-governmental Landscape Maintenance Agreements.
• Make recommendations to Section Manager regarding new or needed policy changes in technical areas.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior