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Job Code:

2024268

Posted On:

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

Category:

Regular Full Time

Department:

Parks and Recreation

Shift:

40 hours per week

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN 200 E. Berry Street

Pay Rate:

$45.3439 per hour

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the Deputy Director - Planning and Development, the incumbent leads and/or assists and conducts the review, planning, concept and schematic design, construction detailing, and cost/quality management, development and/or redevelopment of the exterior spaces and physical environments, for landscaping and associated projects of the parks and recreation facilities of the Board of Park Commissioners. The incumbent directs and oversees all operations of the Botanical Conservatory. The incumbent is expected to work closely and in concert with the Deputy Director - Parks Maintenance, Superintendent - Landscape and Horticulture, Superintendent - Grounds and Improvements, Manager VI - Botanical Conservatory, Supervisor V -Conservatory Horticulture, Supervisor- Conservatory Facility, Supervisor - Conservatory Programming, Supervisor - Conservatory Business and Development and their respective staffs to help achieve a balance of creative aesthetic vision and practical functionality and maintenance. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Designs and implements hard and/or soft landscape projects, including new parks, play areas, open spaces and recreation areas, and riparian areas with minimum supervision, to the highest possible standard, including but not limited to schematic designs, construction details, and cost estimates;
• Works closely with other divisions and sections of the department to provide an integrated system wide approach to beautification and design of the park system;
• Determines needs and creates and prepares landscaping plans for new projects, renovations, and renewal projects including botanical identification characteristics, valuation and selection criteria;
• Directs and oversees planning of Conservatory operations, programs and communications;
• Directs, oversees and provides leadership for Conservatory professional and volunteer staff in the areas of horticulture, education, programming, visitor services, volunteers, facility rental, marketing, development, fund raising and interpretation
• Oversees development of Conservatory policies, operating budget, annual report, facility fees, procedures, master plan and grant-funded projects
• Provides guidance and recommendations to ensure that principles and goals identified in applicable Parks and Recreation planning documents are studied, prioritized and implemented;
• Provides guidance and recommendations to ensure that cultural landscape components of the park system are studied and considered;
• Provides guidance and recommendations for the siting of buildings or building modifications, as appropriate to the overall environmental and aesethetic needs of the department;
• Conducts and/or assists in pre-construction conferences and overview orientation of final project design drawings and specifications with project architects, consultants, and appropriate department and city personnel;
• Initiates and participates in public consulation exercises, provides lanscape advice, organizes and attends meetings both internal and external on projects when required;
• Tracks and coordinates project pro ress and costs; reviews and approves construction pay requests, change order proposals, and other construction contract documents and monitors construction progress through on-site inspection and review and maintains organized and detailed records of projects;
• Assists and/or oversees the work of the technical and construction staff involved in project activities; coordinates and monitors the work of consultants, as appropriate to the project;
• Ensures that landscape works designed and constructed by internal staff, other city departments and private landscaping efforts are to very high standards and suitable to the Board of Park Commissioners to adopt and maintain;
• Designs and prepares landscape plans with minimum maintenance requirements;
• Prepares plans, sketches, color renderings, and perspectives for projects;
• Develops and maintains collaborative problem solving relationships with both internal and external staff, stakeholders and other interested parties;
• Compiles landscape surveys, historical backgrounds, environmental appraisals, and plant surveys using appropriate current IT technology available within the department;
• Researches files, books, documents and maps and writes reports and correspondence;
• Analyzes and records data on computer, site plans and base maps;
• Obtains required approvals and permits and ensures that all projects follow required procedural and review processes;
• Utilizes detailed computer software packages in the execution of projects including AutoCAD, Word and Excel.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbents responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinate Manager that supervises employees at the Botanical Conservatory. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Landscape Architecture from a four-year college or university; be professionally licensed, or have the ability to be licensed within one year; four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education