Landscape Architect III

City of Norfolk Employer:
Norfolk, VA, USLocation:
Wed, Aug 7 '24Posted on:
$73,368 - $84,373 annually Pay:

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation's Division of Park Planning and Design is seeking a Landscape Architect III to provide design and project management for the construction, alteration and rehabilitation of municipal properties. This position will manage construction documents and act as a project manager by supervising code reviews, managing contracts, and preparing construction drawings and specifications for selected projects.

Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a project manager for capital projects from concept to final construction for the Department of Parks & Recreation.
• Participates in the development of future department CIP requests, proposals, and budgeting.
• Participates in the City’s Site Plan Review process. This process reviews all public and private commercial, multifamily and utility projects for compliance with landscape requirements of the zoning ordinance.
• Serves as a project manager for projects where Parks & Recreation-Division of Parks and Urban Forestry is contracted to provide site improvements for other agencies, i.e., NRHA, VDOT and various city departments.
• Creates sketches, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates utilizing various software products (AutoCAD, Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.) as needed for the division.
• Coordinates the preparation of feasibility studies, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the construction of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Manages the development of detailed studies, plans and specifications including construction plans, material
  specifications, material and labor cost estimates, and construction time schedules. 
• Represents the division in meetings with developers, property owners, contractors, consultants, civic leagues, elected officials, and the public, as well as with departmental and other City employees. 
• Serves on City committees working with consultants developing long range planning plans for neighborhoods, parks and open spaces, streetscapes, commercial corridors, and thoroughfares.
• Attends and presents plans to civic league groups and other stakeholders.
• Assists with grant applications and associated research. 
• Provides other services as needed.

Education/Experience:

• Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a first professional level Bachelor's degree from an Architectural program accredited by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
• Seven years experience. Requires in-depth knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
• Minimum requirement of a LAAB (Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board) accredited Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture plus seven years professional experience in site planning, project management and construction.

Additional Information & Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.
• Registered Architect of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Landscape Architect of the Commonwealth of Virginia within six months of employment.

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period.  To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

Please apply at the City of Norfolk employment page HERE.