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Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architects provide support for, participate in, or lead the planning and design processes for all physical development at the University; includes master planning, site selection studies, as well as site and building planning and design of new and renovated facilities in all University locations; leads or participates in the development of in-house landscape architecture designs for projects; reviews landscape architecture designs prepared by outside consultants; formulates and enforces design standards; leads or participates in feasibility studies for future projects; leads or assists in the preparation of graphic presentations for a variety of internal or external customers including: administrative and academic leadership, faculty, staff, students and the community at large; works with community representatives on zoning and other issues of common interest.

• Guide the design process and collaborate with architects and building users to establish design direction for all University projects
• Establish and enforce standards of design quality to ensure adherence to the long-term “legacy” interest of the University
• Manage the Architect/Engineer selection process for building projects; serve as point of contact with design consultants; facilitate screening meetings
• Lead programming committees and feasibility studies for future projects
• Lead development of campus and precinct master plans
• Work with neighboring communities and municipalities on issues of zoning and common interest
• Serve on committees as required
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00