Parks & Recreation Design & Development Landscape Architect duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs and coordinates a variety of professional parks and recreation planning, design development and construction management duties.
• Design and/or manage the installation of park amenities including playgrounds, shelters, hard surface courts, athletic fields, restroom buildings, recreation centers, etc.
• Reviews and interprets plans, studies and reports for various parks and recreation planning and development projects related to facility improvements, maintenance and renovation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. Reviews and interprets surveys, plans, drawings and maps.
• Coordinates and serves as project manager in the development and updating of parks and recreation related facilities.
• Prepares and/or reviews reports such as policy documents on parks and recreation related strategic issues, potential private-public opportunities, etc.
• Coordinates and serves as project lead in the oversight of designated Parks and Recreation CIP projects in terms of monitoring funding issues and ensuring consistency with the Department's long range plans. In addition, depending on the scope of the CIP project, the position may also coordinate overall design and scheduling with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducts and/or reviews studies such as land use, site constraints and feasibility analysis to determine viability of Parks and Recreation related CIP projects.
• Prepare reports for public hearings on topics such as project updates, status, or results from findings. Interprets public policy and codes.
• Does related work as required to fulfill the goals of Parks and Recreation.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Full Time Perks –

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

• Annual Leave and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
• Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)
• Hybrid - 457 Cash Match
• Hybrid - Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
• Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangement Schedule upon completion of initial training and flexible scheduling options

MINIMUMS: Any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to eight (8) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with areas of landscape design, urban forestry, or horticulture. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned.

About City of Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation manages 293 city park sites, more than 7,000 acres of parks and natural areas, seven community recreation centers, a municipal marina and an athletic complex. We offer year-round recreational opportunities that include aquatic, fitness and outdoor programs, therapeutic recreation programs, inclusion services, community events, and adult sports leagues. We are the largest childcare provider in the city, operating before and after school programs, early childhood programs, and day camps when school is out of session. Parks & Recreation also provides landscape management and maintenance for municipal buildings, public schools, park sites, and designated roadways.

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