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NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleSenior Landscape Architect

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade24

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86576 to $108498 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 163 125th Street

17th Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Minimum Qualifications For Permanent Appointment: All candidates must be reachable on an appropriate active Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for 70.1 transfer. All candidates must have New York State Registration and License as a Professional Landscape Architect.

For Provisional Appointment For current OPRHP employees-:

Promotion: one year of permanent or 55b-55c service as a Landscape Architect and New York State Registration and License as a Professional Landscape Architect.

For Provisional Appointment All Applicants:
Open Competitive: New York State Registration and License as a Professional Landscape Architect.

NOTE: Candidates appointed on a provisional basis must take the next holding of the Senior Landscape Architect Civil Service exam, pass the exam, and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to continue appointment in the Senior Landscape Architect position.

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the Senior Landscape Architect will oversee landscape architectural activities and projects for the NYC District; perform the full range of professional landscape architecture activities as assigned by the District Manager; supervise landscape architecture staff and administrators. You will be required to use your professional license and registration seal. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and oversees the preparation of plans for historic sites, parks, recreational, and other facilities;
• Manage projects from inception to construction closeout, with both in house and consultant resources;
• Review work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, NYS code, environmental requirements and standards for accessibility;
• Perform and/or manage the preparation of contract drawings and specifications;
• Prepare graphics and presentations to communicate design intent for internal and public presentations;
• Review, approve, and sign landscape architectural plans, estimates, specifications, contracts, completed work, contract changes and payments. Manage contractor work activities, assuring that work is completed in accordance with plans and contracts;
• Coordinate work activities with park management to assure that work is completed in accordance with other programs and project deadlines;
• Coordinate the work of other professional and technical staff assigned to a project; review and approve procedures, guidelines, and specifications and contract documents
• Consult with park management and other stakeholders to obtain input, resolve problems, discuss and coordinate related developments, and explain projects and programs;
• Oversee consultant and contract work; prepares scope of work for and administers contracts, including the review of the technical components;
• Assure work is performed within budget and on schedule, reviewing and recommending payments, and assuring that documents and reports comply with code and conform with standards; and schedules and completes topographical surveys and soil investigations.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

• Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained as a term and condition of employment.
• Candidates must possess effective communication skills and have the ability to understand written and/or verbal material and instructions.
• Daytime, weekend, holiday and evening work may be required.
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.

• Candidate is expected to have proficiency in Autocad, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook. Proficiency in 3d modeling software, graphic software (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and rendering capabilities are a plus.
• Work schedule may vary depending on agency needs and project completion dates.

SALARY/HIRING RATE:$83,550 (Hiring Rate)-$105,472 (Job Rate) + $3,026 location pay

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name New York City Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 163 125th Street

17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment Please submit your application materials to NYCVacancies@parks.ny.gov .

You must include “Sr. Landscape Architect – Capital Unit" in the subject line of your e-mail for consideration. You may also mail your application to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 163 West 125th Street – 17th Floor, New York, New York 10027, Attention: Personnel. Electronic submissions encouraged.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.