Description
This is advanced professional-level landscape architecture/engineering work participating in all aspects of project management for park planning and development. Work involves coordinating, and directing the designing of parks and other related features, such as playgrounds, sports fields, natural areas, pathways and nature trails, parking lots, park roads, signage, and directing consultant landscape architects, engineers, surveyors, archeologists, inspectors and contractors in the course of implementing the development of parks and park structures such as shelters, comfort stations, nature centers, and historic restorations. Work also includes reviewing and preparing complex master plans, design plans, construction plans and planning, landscaping and engineering documents. Work is performed with general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are carried out in accordance with accepted landscape architectural, planning, architectural and engineering standards and applicable regulations. An employee in this class participates with other county engineering, architects, landscape architects and planning staff in accomplishing plan review and preparation, studies and analysis, and project design work to ensure that parks are correctly designed and meet operational requirements and specifications. The work requires regular and important contact with other County personnel, the public and representatives of other agencies and groups to obtain and provide information.
Applications must be made through the Howard County portal at the Governmentjobs.com website. Direct link to position listing is here.
Applications due by August 7, 2026
Requirements
Performs advanced professional level engineering and/or architectural work, which may include supervisory responsibility, with considerable independence but under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes reviewing complex engineering and/or architectural plans, resolving difficult design analysis, acting as project manager for large scale projects, and preparing planning and engineering documents. Work at this level is distinguished by unique engineering analysis and expertise in areas such as mechanical, electrical or structural engineering; in depth architectural experience in the development, design and construction of institutional building types such as libraries, community centers, police and fire stations, etc.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree in Engineering or Architecture and four (4) years related experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Registered Professional Landscape Architect or Engineer licensed in the State of Maryland.
Valid Driver's License.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable collegiate course work in landscape architecture, planning, engineering or a closely related field, and five years of experience. Major course work to include: earth grading and drainage, surveying, soils, plant materials, construction design principles, and drafting.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of park planning, landscape architecture and engineering.
Considerable knowledge of modern design standards.
Considerable knowledge of the materials used in park construction.
Considerable knowledge of plants (trees, shrubs, groundcovers), including their scientific names, growth requirements, and appropriate usage.
Knowledge of the code requirements relating to planning.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
Knowledge of the procedures used in implementing park development.
Considerable knowledge of historic preservation principals and regulations of State and County agencies pertaining to historic properties and structures.
Skill in interpreting and analyzing landscape architectural, architectural and engineering designs, plans and specifications and resolving problems with the same.
Ability to review plans, plan specifications and calculations prepared by consulting landscape architects, architects, and engineers for accuracy and feasibility.
Ability to do landscape architectural and engineering design work involving analysis, selection, modification and adaptation of standard landscape architectural and engineering precedents, methods and techniques.
Ability to evaluate land for potential acquisition to address park purposes or natural resource protection.
Ability to prepare park master plans based on site conditions and input from consultants, advisory committees and the general public.
Ability to prepare graphic materials.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare technical forms, reports, change notices and other correspondence.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, developers, consultant landscape architects, architects, engineers and the public.
Considerable knowledge of grading, erosion and sediment control, site layout using coordinate geometry and storm water management
Considerable knowledge of ecology, environmental protection and sustainability practices.
Participation in continuing education to keep current with information and issues related to professional field.
See position listing here for full details on duties, responsibilities, work environment, etc.
