LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

State of Illinois • Benton, IL

22h

About The Position

This position serves as the Chief Landscape Architect for Region 5 providing design and planning services for site developments; analyzes resource management and outdoor recreation issues; develops recommendations for resolution; carries out feasibility studies, land use plans and special projects to guide acquisition, development, and management of Department area for other initiatives. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture supplemented by two years of progressively responsible professional experience in landscape architecture work.
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois certificate as a registered landscape architect.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of methods and procedures used in the analysis of land, water, soil, vegetation, and climate for land use planning purposes.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques utilized in conducting on-site inspections of agency properties.
• Two (2) years of experience determining environmental impact of landscape projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides design and planning services for site developments e.g. roads parking signs utilities in order to ensure the quality of facilities and protection of resources.
• Analyzes resource management and outdoor recreation issues and develops recommendations for their resolution.
• Carries out feasibility studies land use plans and special projects to guide acquisition development and management of Department area and for other initiatives.
• Develops Department recommendations on land acquisition proposals and land offerings.
• Participates as a member of multi -disciplinary task forces in the preparation of comprehensive plans and special studies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

• IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

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