Landscape Architect I Jobs

Position Number:

101546

Title:

Architect

Functional Title:

Landscape Architect I

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

VPA-FM-P&C-Facilities Planning

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This position is within Facilities Management, Planning & Construction, and Department of Planning. Primary responsibilities will include supporting the Planning department Landscape Architectural and site design group. Responsibilities will also include providing planning and design support for the continued development and improvement of the universities College Park campus. Preparation of presentation quality plans and renderings/exhibits will be required in both computer and hand drawing format. This position offers planning and design support to project teams and departments within Facilities Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills, awareness, and abilities.
• Must possess knowledge, skills & abilities relative to Landscape Architectural design and implementation of the built environment relative to campus planning and design.
• An understanding and applicability of the Maryland DNR Forest Conservation Act, including afforestation and reforestation issues related to landscape projects.
• Interpersonal/soft skills, including effective communication skills, progressive increasing experience and responsibilities in project management and leadership, a strong team member, passionate, outgoing, and empathetic, conflict management and resolution, and adaptability.
• Familiarity with environmental issues, including general familiarity with the State of Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
  • an understanding and applications of Environmental Site Design (ESD) requirements and technologies
  • an understanding and applicability of stormwater management and bio-retention planning
  • an understanding and applicability of the Maryland DNR Forest Conservation Act, including afforestation and reforestation issues related to landscape projects.
• Working knowledge and experience in the project design process and progression from programming and concept design through project implementation.
• Knowledge of codes and standards, materials and elements of landscape and site design, including:
  • an understanding of ADA requirements
  • demonstrated knowledge and use of landscape plant materials of the Mid-Atlantic Region
  • demonstrated experience developing planning and design concepts for site grading, drainage, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and hardscape.

• An understanding and applications of Environmental Site Design (ESD) requirements and technologies
• Demonstrated abilities and working knowledge of computer technologies, including AutoCAD 2022, Microsoft Project; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) Sketch up).3D Max, Blue Beam Revue 20, e-builder. Google Earth Pro.
• An understanding of ADA requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of landscape plant materials of the Mid-Atlantic Region
• An understanding and applicability of stormwater management and bio-retention planning
• Demonstrated experience developing planning and design concepts for site grading, drainage, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and hardscape.

Preferences:

• LEED Certification
• A project portfolio that includes college/university/institutional and projects in the public realm.
• Field experience during construction
• Hand sketching site designs

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbent must be able to work in a construction site environment and have the ability to work in a hazardous or irritating environment and adverse conditions created as a result of construction. Incumbent must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Work requires travel within the State of Maryland.

Posting Date:

08/15/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

09/05/2023

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.