Landscape Architect

## Landscape Architect (GS-09/11)

We are seeking a skilled Landscape Architect to design and document a variety of landscape projects. This role involves comprehensive design work, utilizing advanced CAD software, and developing critical project documentation.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare drawings and presentation documents for landscape concept and schematic designs.
• Utilize AutoCAD to produce detailed design documents, including layout plans, planting plans, grading plans, and construction details.
• *(For GS-11 only)* Prepare or edit construction specifications.
• *(For GS-11 only)* Prepare construction cost estimates.

### Qualifications:

• *Basic Requirements (for all levels):**
• **Education:** A degree in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Design.
• *or*
• **Combination:** Equivalent experience under professional leadership, including original landscape design, which can substitute for required education year-for-year.
• *Additional Requirements (GS-09 Level):**
• **Experience:** At least one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-07 level, which includes:

* Preparing landscape concept and schematic design drawings and presentations. * Proficiently using AutoCAD for producing detailed design documents (layout, planting, grading, construction details).

• *or*
• **Education:** Completion of at least two years of progressively higher-level graduate education (Master's or equivalent).
• *or*
• **Combination:** A blend of the experience and education described above.
• *Additional Requirements (GS-11 Level):**
• **Experience:** At least one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-09 level, which includes:

* All GS-09 experience requirements. * Preparing or editing construction specifications. * Preparing construction cost estimates.

• *or*
• **Education:** Completion of at least three years of progressively higher-level graduate education (Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree).
• *or*
• **Combination:** A blend of the experience and education described above.

### Application Information:

• Your resume must clearly detail job duties, responsibilities, employment dates (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position.
• Full-time experience is credited at 40 hours per week; part-time hours are prorated.
• Volunteer experience that builds relevant competencies is valued and accepted.
• Transcripts are required to verify all education-based qualifications.