Milwaukee County · 1 day ago
Landscape Architect
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$32.01/hr - $48.01/hr
2+ years expMilwaukee County is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and is seeking a Landscape Architect III. This role involves planning, designing, constructing, and inspecting parks and facilities, ensuring compliance with departmental strategies and enhancing community assets.
GovernmentProfessional ServicesReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the design, construction, review, and implementation of park projects and related facilities by preparing plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates. Define scopes, design parameters, evaluate land transactions, and attend and lead hearing and informational meetings
Assist in capital and long-range planning. Advance the implementation of plans, policies, and procedures. Analyze systemwide assets using geographic information systems
Oversee contractor work to ensure compliance with approved design and budget. Prepare narratives, statistical and legislative reports, permits, grants, easements, and exhibits
Participate on special project teams, community outreach efforts, and marketing and communication efforts
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Authorized to work in the United States
Possession of a valid United States Driver's License at the time of application, able to obtain a valid Wisconsin Driver's License within 6 months of hire
Must be able to meet at least one of the following education and experience requirements: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Landscape Architecture and two (2) or more years of practical experience in landscape architecture of a character satisfactory to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services examining board (DSPS)
High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or Bachelor's Degree or higher in a field outside Landscape Architecture and seven (7) or more years of training and experience in the practice of landscape architecture. The seven (7) years of training and experience must include two (2) or more years of courses in landscape architecture approved by DSPS and four (4) years of practical experience in landscape architecture acceptable to DSPS
Professional Landscape Architect license in any US state at the time of application, must be able to obtain a Wisconsin license within 6 months of employment
Preferred
Experience with GIS (Geographic Information System)
Experience in Construction Management
Possession of Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification
Possession of a Wisconsin Professional Landscape Architect license
Company
Milwaukee County
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1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Wisconsin Economic Development
2017-03-07Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Tahir Hassan
Chief Technology Officer
Jaci Bobo
Chief Information Officer
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