Landscape Architect

** Accepting applications from 1/9/2026-2/9/2026 **

  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.

Are you…

• Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal?
• Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion?  Willing to listen with an open mind?
• A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
• Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
• Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
• Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

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.

This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications will be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar positions that become available within six (6) months from the closing date of this posting. The position you are applying for is designated as Alpha I, requiring the selected candidate to work, regardless of the City’s operational status. 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. Requires a current and valid Driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements. Applicants will be reviewed, and interviews will occur on an on-going basis until the closing of this requisition. If a qualified candidate is found prior to the closing date, this requisition will be closed. As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided your training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.