Landscape Architect / Park Development Manager

City of Torrance•Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The City of Torrance is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Landscape Architect/Park Development Manager in the Community Services Department. This professional management-level position administers complex park development and landscape architectural projects. The incumbent independently manages project planning, design, consultant coordination, construction administration, budget monitoring, and community engagement while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and City standards. The position serves as the City's professional landscape architect for park development and capital improvement projects. The incumbent receives general direction from the Department Head or assigned management staff and may provide technical and functional supervision to professional consultants, contractors, project crews, and assigned support staff. The Community Services Department enriches the community through recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for people of all abilities. It includes Administrative Services, Cultural Services, Library Services, Parks Services, and Recreation Services. The salary range is $12,767 to $17,618 per month, with a reference point of $15,320 per month. Appointment is made between the minimum and reference point depending on qualifications. The position works in office and field environments. Essential duties include physical activity and may involve outdoor work, evening meetings, flexible hours, travel throughout the City, and use of a personal vehicle. Candidates must pass a background check, and employees in this classification must file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field, or additional experience substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in landscape architecture, park development, capital improvement project management, or related professional work, including responsibility for managing public space development projects; additional experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis to the extent it prepares the individual for the duties.
Valid California Class C Driver License.
Registration as a Landscape Architect issued by the California Architects Board.
Knowledge of landscape architecture, park planning, site design, and construction principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of landscape construction methods, irrigation systems, grading, drainage, planting design, lighting systems, and site development.
Knowledge of horticulture, soils, plant materials, irrigation, pest management, and landscape maintenance.
Knowledge of project management, including budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, and contract administration.
Knowledge of public works construction practices and construction inspection.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards governing landscape architecture and public construction.
Knowledge of research, analysis, report preparation, and customer service principles.
Knowledge of modern office software and computer-aided design technologies.
Experience creating landscaping that meets the Model Water Efficient Landscaping ordinance (MWELO) AB1572.
Experience creating conceptual plans and construction documents for park-related projects.
Experience developing project cost estimates.
Experience managing construction projects.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and inspect active construction sites.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, attend evening meetings, work flexible hours, travel throughout the City, and use a personal vehicle during employment.

Responsibilities

Administer complex park development and landscape architectural projects.
Independently manage project planning, design, consultant coordination, construction administration, budget monitoring, and community engagement.
Ensure projects comply with applicable regulations and City standards.
Serve as the City's professional landscape architect for park development and capital improvement projects.
May provide technical and functional supervision to professional consultants, contractors, project crews, and assigned support staff.