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The employee is responsible for the design and construction of public spaces as well as policies and other projects related to the public realm. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field, and a minimum of five (5) years experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Master in Landscape Architecture (MLA) and Registration as a Licensed Landscape Architect (or in process) preferred.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Knowledge: Excellent design skills. Technical knowledge of public space design and construction. Knowledge of project management and landscape architecture; knowledge of the principles and practices of management and organization, fiscal management and budget administration; program development and coordination; and team building.
Abilities: Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment is critical to success. Ability to quickly switch between and prioritize projects and tasks. Ability to analyze and resolve park and open space design and technical issues. Ability to contribute to, and works as part of, a team. Ability to navigate difficult conversations and demonstrate sound judgement.
Skill: Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills. Excellent computer skills, including AutoCAD and other design software; excellent oral and written communication skills.
The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to attend evening meetings or complete work assignments. When working on projects, may experience exposure to conditions typically found at work sites or outdoor locations.
Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.
Physical Skills
Few physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. May also be some occasional lifting of objects such as office equipment and computer paper (up to 30 lbs.). If at a work site, may be required to exert more physical effort than typically required in the office setting.
Motor Skills
Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone, personal computer and/or most other office equipment including word processing, filing and sorting of papers.
Visual Skills
Visual demands require constantly reading technical and design documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.
Hours: Full-time
Salary : $92,006.73 annualized, plus benefits
Union: Non-Union
FLSA: Exempt
Date Posted: April 30th, 2024
City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.
The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.
Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.
Full Time
$90k-128k (estimate)
05/03/2024
05/04/2024
somervillema.gov
SOMERVILLE, MA
500 - 1,000
Private
$5M - $10M
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