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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy 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
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00