What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Landscape Designer position at City of Jacksonville?
Provides schematic site plan designs for property owners/applicants within the Renew Arlington CRA boundary. Reviews designs and specifications appropriate for bidding projects. Coordinates design services for landscape architecture and site planning projects with the Office of Economic Development and the Renew Arlington Design Review (RADR) Team. Conducts field inspections of projects, when needed. Reviews Construction Documents, master plans, and other drawings for site clearing, tree removal, landscaping, and other site development. Consults with architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public concerning sites, plans, codes, and ordinances. Reviews fee proposals for project coordination, site planning and landscape architect services as provided by the property owner/applicant. Interprets rules, regulations, and policies for enforcement of applicable codes and regulations. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of landscape architecture. Strong graphic skills. Strong problem solving, analytical and creative skills. Knowledge of City of Jacksonville landscape tree protection and site development codes and ordinances. Knowledge of plant materials related to the Renew Arlington Façade Design Review Guidelines. Familiarity with Florida Grades and Standards. Knowledge of Florida Building Code, including ADA requirements. Ability to calculate design and bid requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and work within a fast-paced team environment. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply using the link provided in the exam announcement. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. If basing your qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “info@governmentjobs.com” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account.
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
Salary : $40 - $50