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Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

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Summary

Critical position responsible for increasing the quality of development in the City of Garland by providing professional landscape architecture services. While the position will be responsible for important tasks throughout the development process, a significant amount of discretion will be provided to enable the position to meet the overall objective of promoting quality development. Responsible for providing plan review, inspections, expertise and guidance on landscaping, tree preservation, downtown urban design standards, and streetscapes, to create a better built environment. The position will provide responsible staff assistance to other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public. Coordination of project management information to other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Salary

$57,574 - $74,859

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Participate as a key voice in the land development process, primarily reviewing landscape plans and tree management/mitigation plans. Participate in pre-submittal meetings, technical review and manage development applications in order to prepare recommendations and guidance to applicants.
Review and monitor construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and quality standards
Lead and attend meetings throughout the construction process, including pre-construction through close-out
Research, analyze and provide information or recommendations for changes to amendments, codes, ordinances and procedures or the initiation of new studies and programs.
Review submitted development plans and requests for compliance with City requirements and approve as appropriate.
Prepare and present Planning Reports to Plan Commission, City Council, and other boards as required.
Collaborate with other departments, such as Neighborhood Vitality and Engineering Department, by providing landscape design and review services on staff-initiated projects, matching grants, and other neighborhood-level projects.
Perform special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from a college or university with an accredited Landscape Architecture program
3 years related experience
Licensed to practice as a Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Texas; or must obtain a license to practice in the State of Texas within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications Education/ Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from a college or university with an accredited Landscape Architecture program
5-7 years of experience in planning, designing and implementing landscape architecture projects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of landscape architecture as they relate to project development from schematic site design through coordination of construction and warranty periods
Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and ADA regulations
Strong ability to review and analyze full construction plan sets, expertise in identifying design issues
Knowledge of natural and environmental characteristics of the site to include soils, topography, grading, drainage and vegetation
Knowledge of trees and plant materials and their use in sustainable planting and design  Ability to utilize software such as AutoCAD in generating drawings, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to read, write and understand construction drawings, design documents and specifications
Ability to apply landscape architecture design principles and conservation practices to general park development and recreational facility planning
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other departments, public officials, citizens and staff members
Ability to adjust to dynamic project priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works mostly in an office-type environment, relatively free from exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional work will be performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City’s Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Vision

Garland’s vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

Mission

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.

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