Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: - Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. - 1. Draft conceptual plans, design development plans, construction drawings, construction details etc. for parkland, green spaces, etc. 2. Attend project meetings. 3. Research, investigate and develop reports, cost estimates, correspondence, and official documents. 4. Develop & evaluate plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, programs activities, etc. 5. Answer citizen questions & provide assistance. 6. Layout/design complex landscape projects. 7. Provide technical advice & assistance to field personnel, contractors, etc. 8. Conduct field inspections of work done by volunteers or contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. 9. Prepare maps, drawings or illustrative exhibits using computerized drafting and graphic programs. Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: - None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of various plant materials. - Knowledge of horticultural and arboricultural practices. - Knowledge of standard building materials and methods for exterior construction. - Knowledge of best practices for stormwater management. - Knowledge of aerial photo interpretation. - Knowledge of philosophy, goals, objectives, priorities and needs of landscape architectures and land planning. - Knowledge of construction project management techniques. - Knowledge of irrigation systems. - Knowledge of land surveying. - Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public. - Skill in interpreting written documents including construction plans, specifications and contract provisions. - Skill in effective oral and/or written communication. - Skill in the use of drafting/designing equipment and instruments. - Skill in determining quality of materials workmanship and construction methods. - Skill in planning and design processes for landscape architecture and land planning. - Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports. - Skill in developing and implementing short/land range plans. - Ability to identify a wide variety of plants and flowers.