5262-Landscape Architectural Associate 1

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE I

Job Code: 5262

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of landscape architectural duties in connection with the investigation of various landscape improvement projects for City parks and recreational areas, urban public spaces, parkways, boulevards and other roadways.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in the 5262 Landscape Architectural Associate I class are distinguished from those in the 5272 Landscape Architectural Associate II class in that the latter class must possess a license to practice landscape architecture and has full supervisory responsibility and responsibility for more complex projects. The Landscape Associate I class is usually responsible for preparing preliminary through working documents for medium complexity projects or assisting higher level classes in the preparation of complex projects.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Landscape Architectural Associate I may serve as a project lead over subordinate staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Prepares, supervises or assists in the preparation of drawings and tracings for a variety of landscape architectural projects, including conceptual plan studies, presentation graphics, freehand sketches, base map preparation, construction details, and construction documents.

2. Conducts field investigations by visiting project sites to evaluate existing conditions. Field investigations may include: inventories of existing landscaping and improvements; some field measurements; identifying constraints and opportunities for development.

3. Visits sites during construction to evaluate or assists in the evaluation of construction compliance to design.

4. Prepares, supervises, or assists in calculations and computations necessary for the preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and final construction drawings and specifications.

5. Assists higher level personnel to perform all tasks normally required in the Landscape Architecture Section, including but not limited to: the preparation of written reports, meeting minutes, memoranda, and correspondence; coordination of departmental and agency conferences; development of subordinates through training and supervision; and making public presentations.

6. Performs inspection of landscape projects under construction to ensure quality and conformance to plans and specifications.

7. Drives a vehicle to sites to perform inspections and field investigations.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of landscape architecture; drafting procedures and practices; planting and construction materials and appropriate usage in the design and implementation of landscape projects.

Ability and Skill to: Draft by hand and with CAD (Computer Aided Drafting); compute quantities and use mathematical calculations to prepare construction documents; prepare freehand sketches and/or color renderings for presentations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; coordinate and work effectively with staff, clients, other departments and agencies, and the public; drive a vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which may be required for employment in the class. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e. special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a Baccalaureate degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the landscape architectural field including landscape architectural design, landscape architectural detailing, construction documents, programming, preliminary cost budgeting, specification coordination and review, construction administration, and field observation of landscape architectural construction projects, all under the direction of a licensed landscape architect.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution:

A professional degree in Architecture/Landscape Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture/Landscape Architecture or Master of Architecture/Landscape Architecture) from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required education.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Special Requirements: Proficiency in computer-aided drafting (CAD).

PROMOTIVE LINES:

To: 5272 Landscape Architectural Associate II

From: 5261 Architectural/Landscape Architectural Assistant II

ORIGINATION DATE: 07/08/1985

AMENDED DATE: 10/29/1998 (Amended & Retitled); 07/31/17

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN, SFMTA

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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