Job Descriptions for DPW Landscape Architect and DPW Urban Forestry & Landscape Manager

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
LOCATION OF WORK
Department of Public Works
ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Designs and reviews proposed project plans; estimates implementation cost. Inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications, approves quality of materials and work, and advises construction personnel. Represents the Department of Public Works at interagency and public meetings on matters involving landscape design and environmental design. Assists in the review of landscape ordinance plans for Planning Commission and building permit purposes. Attends meetings of and performs support activities for the East Baton Rouge Tree and Landscape Commission. Reviews the work of lower level employees and/or consultants to ensure accuracy and compliance with proposal objectives.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or educational equivalent, supplemented by one year experience in landscape architecture.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
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URBAN FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPE MANAGER
LOCATION OF WORK
Department of Public Works
ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Directs the Urban Forestry and Landscape operations. Develops an orderly process for identifying public tree and landscape needs, including maintenance, removal, planting, replacement, and inventorying existing tree resources. Identifies problems such as damaged, diseased, and stressed trees; formulates corrective measures to address such problems. Assists architects, landscape architects, developers, builders, contractors and the general public in preventing damage to trees and other natural resources during construction. Directs and manages the East Baton Rouge Adopt-A-Spot program and coordinates the permitting of planting projects on public property. Attends all meetings of the City-Parish Tree Commission as a nonvoting ex-officio member; attends all meetings of the City-Parish Beautification Commission as a nonvoting ex-officio member; attends meetings of the Metropolitan Council and Planning Commission, as necessary, to participate in issues involving arboriculture, beautification and natural resources management. Provides public education and coordinates special projects such as Arbor Day ceremonies, awards programs, cleanup events, festivals and other events as required. Works with local officials, beautification groups, other organizations or individuals interested in community pride and environmental responsibility. Develops and proposes policy and procedures for City-Parish tree workers.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Attainment of a Louisiana State Landscape Architect's license and/or a Louisiana State Arborist's license, and attainment of a Louisiana Pesticide-Herbicide license at the time of appointment.
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