Landscape Architect 1 (NY HELPS) - VID

Landscape Architect

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and coordinate staff and design consultants in the planning, preparation and submission of contract documents, which include: drawings, specifications, permitting forms and estimates for single and multi-trade projects; coordinate workloads of staff; perform employee and consultant evaluations; develop and review reports; prepare work orders for design consultants; coordinate and attend meetings; resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Provide in-house design when required.
• Ensure that the contract documents are code compliant, comply with regulatory requirements, and conform to the OGS Design Standards and Procedures.
• Support construction projects and coordinate with field staff; attend construction phase meetings; review submittals.
• Respond to IB's and RFI's.
• Coordinate with and support client agencies.
• Be a subject matter expert on site related design and construction matters, materials, equipment and installation methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties.

Preferred Quals:

• Knowledge and use of AutoCad and Bluebeam preferred.

Operational Needs:

• Registered NYS Architect
• Travel may be required (approximately 20%).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Salary Adjustments for Positions in Albany:

• Geographic pay differential added to hiring salary = $7,000.

The Office of the General Services (OGS) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OGS Design and Construction (D&C) will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OGS D&C employees may telecommute up to 4 days per pay period.