El Paso County Parks & Community Services is seeking a Landscape Architect who is passionate about parks, trails, and open spaces. The ideal candidate will work in a collaborative environment to perform landscape design, planning, and project management duties to build a more vibrant, healthier, and livable County. This position will be responsible for the development of park master plans, site plans, trail plans, planning, design, and project management/construction administration.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops schematic designs; prepares site plans, construction documents, construction details, project cost estimates, and project schedules; secures permits as needed.
• Coordinates and manages project design consultants and construction contractors. Conducts design reviews or inspections of construction and/or development projects.
• Performs project management and contract administration functions including project budgeting, invoicing, and reporting.
• Develops project descriptions and details for design and/or construction IFB/RFP solicitations.
• Reviews development proposals and provides recommendations to ensure compliance with land development code regulations and El Paso County Parks Master Plan.
• Coordinates and/or assists with updates to site development plans, park master plans, and the El Paso County Parks Master Plan.
• Presents projects to County leadership, advisory boards, community groups, and various stakeholders; conducts or assists with public meetings and presentations.
• Prepares project descriptions and provides technical expertise for grant applications.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of LEED and SITES sustainability principles, methods and practices, grading and drainage design, park pre-development and development approval process, park planning, and project management.
• Working knowledge of construction contract administration practices, materials, methods, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of modern software programs including project management software, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat Suite (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), and ESRI ArcGIS (e.g., ArcMap, ArcCatalog).
• Ability to demonstrate effective team leadership by fostering a work environment that welcomes diversity, ensures cooperation, and promotes respect.
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with citizens, community groups, contractors and department staff.
  Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, landscape design, environmental design, or a closely related field.
• Minimum two years of full-time experience as a Landscape Architect.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Colorado Professional Landscape Architect License preferred.
• Pre-Employment Requirements:
  Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

Work Conditions

• Duties are performed primarily in an office environment and in the field; some travel required. May be exposed to hazardous conditions and required to traverse rugged terrain at construction work sites in various weather conditions.