Description:
Direction is provided by the Park Development Manager. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of professional, technical, clerical, and consulting staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and implements division goals, objectives, mission, values; develops and implements division policies and procedures required for the effective development and implementation of the mission, values, and goals.
- Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for a landscape architectural unit; assists in the preparation and administration of unit’s budget; supervises and participates in the preparation of capital improvement programs and quick budgets; supervises and participates in the preparation of special studies and reports.
- Assists in overall planning, organizing, directing, training, and evaluating assigned personnel in the preparation, revision, and timely administration of master plans, construction documents/bids/contracts, etc., within the City in the Landscape Architecture section of the Park Planning, Design and Development Division.
- Reviews and approves master plans, work orders, consultant and related bills and purchase orders; prepares and monitors consultant agreements, reviews new and proposed laws, regulations, codes, methods, materials and technique for application to projects; develops and implements procedures, standards and systems.
- Selects, assigns, trains, directs, and evaluates subordinate staff; determines work priorities and ensures projects are completed within allocated time and budget; select and monitor the work of architectural consultants; provides technical advice and assistance to staff; approves new park construction related documents for quality, consistency, and completeness.
- Supervises professional subordinates; selects and supervises the work of contractors engaged in the planning, design, and construction of parks and other landscape related projects; provides technical assistance to resolve barriers to completion; negotiates contractor claims.
- Coordinates activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies; meets with community groups, business leaders and other interested parties regarding projects and concerns.
- Facilitate public presentations and/or represent the department at various meetings to explain landscape development projects.
- Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, methods, and tools essential to designing, constructing, and administering a variety of landscape architectural and site layout projects.
- Principles of modern landscape architecture design, technology, and construction methods.
- Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding the assigned area of landscape architecture and engineering.
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and analysis.
- Applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development and construction in the area of assignment.
- Facility planning and site analysis as is relates to park and recreational development.
- Applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Principles and practices of human resources management, supervision, and training.