Landscape Architect

City of New York • Flushing, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world. At NYC Parks, our mission is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for the present and future generations and care for parks and public spaces. NYC Parks is one of the country’s largest employers of landscape architects. The Landscape Architecture Program in the Capital Division is the creative force that imagines and defines the aesthetics and usage of new and refurbished public spaces. These designs impact neighborhood growth, public health and fun in communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The ideal candidates are collaborative in style and have the ability to effectively listen and balance many viewpoints and needs in a design. Working in a multi-disciplinary team setting with other city agencies and disciplines (e.g., engineers, architects, procurement), the successful candidates are champions of their portfolios and can troubleshoot and problem-solve to realize projects. NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package that includes pension, excellent health benefits, competitive vacation/sick days and a healthy work-life balance. NYC Parks also offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks. Flexible Working Schedule – Compressed schedule or up to 2 days remote work may be available after 1 month. Health Care Coverage - We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet the needs of you and your family. Pension - Upon retirement, qualified members of the City’s generous pension program receive a guaranteed salary and health benefits for the rest of their lives. Professional Development - We offer numerous training programs, leadership development opportunities, and career coaching services, while encouraging employees to attend approved off-site trainings and seminars. Perks - Our employees are eligible for discounts on some of the top attractions in the city, and all employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Requirements

• A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and a master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or
• Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.
• Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and a master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or
• Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.
• Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
• A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and a master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or
• Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.
• Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Responsibilities

• Under direction, serve as lead designer for landscape architecture projects of appropriate complexity and provide support on other design projects to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. Provide project-based oversight to junior staff on design projects.
• Investigate and recommend solutions to relevant problems of grading, spatial organization and site utilization. Prepare suitable graphics and presentations to communicate design intent. Present projects to other internal and external stakeholders.
• Using AutoCAD and other software, prepare and/or manage the preparation of presentations, drawings and other documents, including but not limited to cost estimates.
• Review sites and designs with construction, maintenance personnel, and other stakeholders. Obtain all necessary approvals for proposed designs.
• Regular involvement in construction, including the review and approval of shop drawings as needed. Conduct site inspections for quality assurance.

Benefits

• NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package that includes pension, excellent health benefits, competitive vacation/sick days and a healthy work-life balance.
• NYC Parks also offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service and a place to grow and develop your career.
• Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks.
• Flexible Working Schedule – Compressed schedule or up to 2 days remote work may be available after 1 month.
• Health Care Coverage - We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Pension - Upon retirement, qualified members of the City’s generous pension program receive a guaranteed salary and health benefits for the rest of their lives.
• Professional Development - We offer numerous training programs, leadership development opportunities, and career coaching services, while encouraging employees to attend approved off-site trainings and seminars.
• Perks - Our employees are eligible for discounts on some of the top attractions in the city, and all employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees