Landscape Architect Trainee/Assistant Landscape Architect/Landscape Architect 1

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor/manager, the duties of the Landscape Architect may include, but are not limited to:
• Supervision of staff and preparation of landscape architectural activities and projects for park, recreation and historic site facilities for the Long island Region. The position will be required to use your professional license and registration seal.
• Performing a full range of landscape architectural planning, design and construction activities.
• Supervising consultants and contractors during the design and construction phase of projects.
• Design and Contract Document Development. Supervision and preparation of plans, details, specifications and estimates for projects and activities. Review, approve, sign and seal landscape architectural projects.
• Construction Phase Activities. Oversees consultants, directs staff or directly provides for contract administration, construction management, and inspections. Service as Project Manager/Director's Representative of designated projects. Assures that work is completed in accordance with contract documents.
• Evaluating and managing project schedules, quality of work and budget.
• Assigning projects and parts of projects to staff and consultants, review work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, regulations, codes, program needs and goals.
• Completing or participating in environmental and regulatory permitting. Prepares, secures & monitors permits for assigned and supervised projects.
• Developing graphics that communicate design intent, presentation materials, renderings, reports, and studies.
• Providing technical assistance in the development of project scope of work descriptions.
• Obtains, analyzes, inventories and evaluates field conditions, survey information and data.
• Performs or supervises staff to complete facility inspections and surveys to determine need for repairs, rehabilitations or improvements.
• Performs or supervises staff to research materials, codes, regulations for project development.
• Coordination & communication with supervisor, other groups, facility managers, individuals, agencies, public and organizations to achieve project goals.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Landscape Architect Trainee, NS=18:1.A bachelor's or higher-level degree in landscape architecture OR2.A Landscape Architect's License from any state or political subdivision of the United States.As a Landscape Architect Trainee, you will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Landscape Architect, Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Landscape Architect, you must have obtained proof of passing any two sections of the LARE and successfully completed the requirements of the traineeship to the satisfaction of the appointing authority. At the discretion of the appointing authority, early advancement to the Assistant Landscape Architect is possible if you have obtained any two sections of the LARE and have successfully completed twelvemonths of the traineeship. It is your responsibility to notify the appointing authority's personnel office upon obtaining proof of passing any two sections of the LARE. Failure to obtain a passing result on any two sections of the LARE within 24-monthswill result in removal from your position.Assistant Landscape Architect, SG-20:1. A bachelor's or higher-level degree in landscape architecture; and proof of passing any two sections of the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE); OR2. A Landscape Architect's License from any state or political subdivision of the United States.Landscape Architect 1, SG-24:New York State Registration and License as a Professional Landscape Architect AND two years of experience planning and designing landscape development and site improvement projects, and overseeing the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of outdoor spaces and other open areas for transportation facilities, buildings, parks, historic sites, recreational facilities, campuses, gardens, playgrounds, and roads and highways. For Competitive Appointment: Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list(s) or eligible for reassignment or