Senior Landscape Architect - Citywide (5211) - (C00433)
About The Position
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by the City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Employees play an important role not only in making the City what it is today, but also in shaping its future. The Senior Landscape Architect position, under general administrative direction, manages and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture personnel. This role involves performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of projects and systems.
Requirements
- Eight (8) years of verifiable professional landscape architecture work experience, of which four (4) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional landscape architect.
- Two (2) of the eight (8) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5274 Landscape Architect.
- Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in the State of California.
- A Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture may substitute for 1 (one) year of work experience.
- A PhD in Landscape Architecture may substitute for 2 (two) years of work experience.
- Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented.
- Some positions may require a valid California Driver's License.
Responsibilities
- Directs, supervises, and coordinates the design of complex engineering/architecture/landscape architecture projects.
- Interviews, selects, trains, monitors, and evaluates departmental staff and consultants.
- Plans, organizes, and directs the administration and management of contracts.
- Directs, supervises, and reviews the preparation of complex construction contract and construction documents.
- Establishes and implements departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives.
- Manages projects, directs, reviews, and supervises the review of shop drawings by contractors.
- Supervises field inspection staff, coordinates all activities between a unit and other groups, and consults with technical staff.
- Conducts meetings and represents the City.
- Writes and/or reviews and approves documents.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
