<p>Description</p> <p>The City of Fremont's Community Services Department is recruiting for:</p> <p>Senior Landscape Architect</p> <p>VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE</p> <p>The Department</p> <p>The Community Services Department strives to improve the health, wellness and quality of life for Fremont residents by offering a wide variety of exceptional educational and recreational programs and services, historic and cultural resources, facilities, unique attractions, special events, park use and urban forestry.</p> <p>The Position</p> <p>The Senior Landscape Architect will plan, supervise, and review the work of City Landscape Architect staff. The incumbent will: coordinate and oversee various landscape projects; perform professional landscape architect work in conjunction with the design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for the development and rehabilitation of parks, landscaped areas and street beautification projects; inspect and review the work of developers and consultants for conformance with plans, specifications, and City requirements; prepare and administer grants and give professional advice on landscape matters.</p> <p>Application Process</p> <p>Applications will be considered upon receipt. This recruitment may close without notice so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume, cover letter, and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.</p> <p>To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.</p> <p>Selection Process</p> <p>The process may include oral panel and individual interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related test components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.</p> <p>Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for late June or early July.</p> <p>Reasonable Accommodation</p> <p>Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.</p> <p>Contact Us</p> <p>For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov.</p> <p>The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Senior Landscape Architect Class Specification</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Organizes and oversees the landscape design and layout of parks, recreational areas, roadway medians and pedestrian ways. </li><li>Plans, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional City and contract staff. </li><li>Trains staff in work procedures. </li><li>Provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff. </li><li>Recommends design direction on high-profile urban design of public and private projects that impact landscape design and urban projects within the City. </li><li>Coordinates the Park Development Plan for the City. </li><li>Administers and implements the Tree Preservation Ordinance, including recommending approval or denial of permits for tree removal. </li><li>Implements ordinances, policies and procedures as they relate to trees, landscape and park development. </li><li>Performs professional landscape architectural work including preparing landscape plans, coordinating master plan development, performing park planning and preparing related specifications, contracts, cost estimates. </li><li>Reviews and approves of landscape proposals for private development, ensuring compliance with codes, policies, regulations and procedures. </li><li>Prepares reports. </li><li>Recommends approval or denial of various projects for submission to the Planning Commission and/or the City Council. </li><li>Directs the inspection of and/or inspects public and private landscaping work for conformance with plans, specifications and ordinances. </li><li>Coordinates the tree planting program, including maintenance of the street tree master plan, botanical designation, inspection of plantings, issuance of permits for planting, removal, and pruning. </li><li>Serves as technical adviser to City staff and officials on park, street tree and landscape matters. </li><li>Acts as the City's representative in dealing with public and private agencies, groups and individuals concerned with parks and open space. </li><li>Assists in park location studies to evaluate park site feasibility and proposed development. </li><li>Responds to public requests and complaints regarding landscape development and tree preservation. </li><li>Coordinates the work of the unit with that of other departments and divisions. </li><li>Maintains accurate records and files. </li><li>Prepares clear and effective reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, ordinances and other written materials. </li></ul> <p>Marginal Functions</p> <ul> <li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <p>Knowledge of: Principles and practices of landscape design for parks, medians and developments; botanical identification characteristics, valuation and selection criteria; native and exotic plants and trees best adapted to the Fremont area; and City ordinances and regulations governing landscaping and tree preservation; principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, organization, oversight, review and evaluation; public speaking and presentation skills; contract development and administration in a public agency setting; landscape architectural issues and solutions encountered in municipal landscape architectural work; practices of project development, including cost estimation, as well as implementation, including techniques for bringing projects to conclusion and within budget; and civil engineering as applied to landscape architecture.</p> <p>Skill in: Planning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of City and contract staff; designing aesthetically pleasing and cost effective landscape plans with minimum maintenance requirements, and low water use; and dealing effectively with City staff and officials, consultants, contractors, property owners and the public.</p> <p>Ability to: Use sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines; make effective oral presentations; maintain accurate records and files; and prepare clear and effective reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, ordinances and other written materials.</p> <p>Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.</p> <p>Education/Experience</p> <p>Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Horticulture, or closely related field and five years of experience in professional landscape architecture, park planning or park management.</p> <p>Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements</p> <p>Possession of a Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California and a valid California class C driver's license required. Must have a satisfactory driving record. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.</p> <p>Physical and Environmental Demands</p> <p>Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%</p> <p>Sitting: Constant</p> <p>Walking: Occasional</p> <p>Standing: Rare</p> <p>Bending (neck): Occasional to Frequent</p> <p>Bending (waist): Rare</p> <p>Squatting: Rare</p> <p>Climbing: Rare</p> <p>Kneeling: Rare</p> <p>Crawling: Never</p> <p>Jumping: Never</p> <p>Balancing: Never</p> <p>Twisting (neck): Occasional</p> <p>Twisting (waist): Never</p> <p>Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional</p> <p>Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional</p> <p>Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare</p> <p>Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare</p> <p>Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent</p> <p>Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent</p> <p>Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare</p> <p>Reach - above shoulder level: Rare</p> <p>Push/pull:</p> <p>Up to 10 lbs. Rare</p> <p>11 to 25 lbs. Never</p> <p>26 to 50 lbs. Never</p> <p>51 to 75 lbs. Never</p> <p>76 to 100 lbs. Never</p> <p>Over 100 lbs. Never</p> <p>Lifting:</p> <p>Up to 10 lbs. Rare</p> <p>11 to 25 lbs. Rare</p> <p>26 to 50 lbs. Never</p> <p>51 to 75 lbs. Never</p> <p>76 to 100 lbs. Never</p> <p>Over 100 lbs. Never</p> <p>Carrying:</p> <p>Up to 10 lbs. Rare</p> <p>11 to 25 lbs. Rare</p> <p>26 to 50 lbs. Never</p> <p>51 to 75 lbs. Never</p> <p>76 to 100 lbs. Never</p> <p>Over 100 lbs. Never</p> <p>Coordination:</p> <p>Eye-hand: Required</p> <p>Eye-hand-foot: Required</p> <p>Driving: Required</p> <p>Vision:</p> <p>Acuity, near: Required</p> <p>Acuity, far: Required</p> <p>Depth perception: Required</p> <p>Accommodation: Required</p> <p>Color vision: Required</p> <p>Field of vision: Required</p> <p>Talking:</p> <p>Face-to-face contact: Required</p> <p>Verbal contact w/others: Required</p> <p>Public: Required</p> <p>Hearing:</p> <p>Normal conversation: Required</p> <p>Telephone communication: Required</p> <p>Earplugs required: Not required</p> <p>Work environment:</p> <p>Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to dusts, fumes, smokes, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.</p> <p>Class Code: 5025</p> <p>FLSA: Exempt</p> <p>EEOC Code: 2</p> <p>Barg. Unit: FAME</p> <p>Probation: 12 months</p> <p>Rev.: 10/15</p> <p>The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.</p> <p>To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary</p> <p>01</p> <p>Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>How many years of professional, full-time experience do you have performing landscape architecture/design work, such as preparation of construction document plans, details, and specifications; conducting community outreach and the public input process; and master planning?</p> <ul> <li>Less than 5 years </li><li>5 years to less than 10 years </li><li>10 years or more </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>Do you possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Planning, Horticulture, or a closely related field?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>If you answered "Yes" to question 3, list your degree and field of study.</p> <p>05</p> <p>Do you possess a valid Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>Rate your proficiency with AutoCAD.</p> <ul> <li>No experience </li><li>Beginner </li><li>Intermediate </li><li>Advanced </li></ul> <p>07</p> <p>Have you directly managed landscape design staff in a studio environment?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>If you answered "Yes" to question 7, list the number of full-time staff that reported directly to you at one time.</p> <p>09</p> <p>Share your experience overseeing a Capital Improvement Program. With a limited program budget, what is your decision-making process for prioritizing projects? Limit your response to 500 words or less.</p> <p>10</p> <p>Please share any experience you have developing and overseeing master planning documents, grants, or other analytical or long-term planning documents. Limit your response to 500 words or less.</p> <p>11</p> <p>Describe any leadership roles and how you managed your team to stay motivated over long periods of time. Limit your response to 500 words or less.</p> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer City of Fremont</p> <p>Address 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B</p> <p>Fremont, California, 94538</p> <p>Phone 510-494-4660</p> <p>Website http://www.fremont.gov/cityjobs</p>