Landscape Architect III

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Summary Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Landscape Architect III to provide design services for Iowa State University campus facilities. Responsibilities include: Designs and develops concepts, plans, and cost estimates for campus hardscape and landscape projects to improve site function, improve safety, enhance campus character and aesthetics, and support experiential learning. Reviews schematic design, design development, construction plans, specifications, details, and design submittals for university physical facilities to ensure compliance with project program, Iowa State University standards, and state and federal regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Provides advice and professional expertise on the design, installation, and maintenance of campus landscape and hardscape elements. Researches and develops campus construction standards, planting details, and best management practices for storm water management and pavement preservation. Responsible for campus signage (directory, Building and parking signs). Maintains inventories and maps of the campus landscape including plant material, site furnishings, bike parking, roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and Cemetery. Organizes, manages, and records sustainable campus tree programs such as TreeCycle and Tree Campus USA. Provides graphics for online campus map and university maps. Represents Iowa State University in cemetery matters with faculty, staff and their families, funeral homes, and the public. Interfaces with student organizations, student government and faculty committees on outdoor installation proposals as FPM representative. Interviews, hires, and supervises Landscape Design Services student employees. The successful candidate will possess a Professional Landscape Architect licensure in the State of Iowa. This role requires good communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high-level of professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals. Facilities Planning and Management is a service organization working to enrich, support and preserve the Iowa State University campus. We are composed of more than 450 full-time and a large number of student employees dedicated to trades, support and professional services to the University. The term "facilities" refers to all the buildings, grounds, walks, drives, parking lots, and utility systems belonging to ISU, which means our staff covers nearly every facet of campus. We are dedicated professionals with very diverse skills working to provide the University community with a safe, comfortable and usable campus environment. Level Guidelines Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist Provides guidance to students Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience.
• Licensed Landscape Architect in the State of Iowa.
• good communication skills
• strong organizational skills
• attention to detail
• high-level of professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the selection, availability, and management needs of common regional landscaping trees, schrubs, grasses, and perennials.
• Proficient in ArchGis software, autocad, bluebeam, and adobe suite.
• Experience managing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops concepts, plans, and cost estimates for campus hardscape and landscape projects to improve site function, improve safety, enhance campus character and aesthetics, and support experiential learning.
• Reviews schematic design, design development, construction plans, specifications, details, and design submittals for university physical facilities to ensure compliance with project program, Iowa State University standards, and state and federal regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Provides advice and professional expertise on the design, installation, and maintenance of campus landscape and hardscape elements.
• Researches and develops campus construction standards, planting details, and best management practices for storm water management and pavement preservation.
• Responsible for campus signage (directory, Building and parking signs).
• Maintains inventories and maps of the campus landscape including plant material, site furnishings, bike parking, roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and Cemetery.
• Organizes, manages, and records sustainable campus tree programs such as TreeCycle and Tree Campus USA.
• Provides graphics for online campus map and university maps.
• Represents Iowa State University in cemetery matters with faculty, staff and their families, funeral homes, and the public.
• Interfaces with student organizations, student government and faculty committees on outdoor installation proposals as FPM representative.
• Interviews, hires, and supervises Landscape Design Services student employees.

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees