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Architect Landscape
Designs and plans development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways and parkways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites. Confers with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on overall program. Collects and analyzes data on such site conditions as geographic location; soil, vegetation, and rock features; drainage; and location of structures for preparation of environmental impact report and development of landscaping plans. Architects are typically required to be licensed or registered. Licensing is based on the Landscape Architect Registration Examination sponsored by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards. Prepares site plans, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, showing ground contours, vegetation, locations of structures, and such facilities as roads, walks, parking areas, fences, walls, and utilities, coordinating arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures. Visits and analyzes the site during the planning stage site to verify design can be incorporated into the landscape and spends additional time at the site observing or supervising the construction. Inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications, to approve quality of materials and work, and to advise client and construction personnel on landscape features. May use computer-assisted design software to prepare project designs and plans. [-] Less
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Architect Landscape & Marine
Designs and oversees construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures, such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. Studies design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion,... [+] More
Designs and oversees construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures, such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. Studies design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, armament, cargo, displacement, draft, crew and passenger complements, and fresh or salt water service. Excludes supervisory positions. Oversees construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develops sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data. Designs complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy. Designs layout of craft interior including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators. Confers with Marine Engineers to establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment. Evaluates performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards. May use computer-assisted design software to prepare project designs and plans. [-] Less
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Landscape Architect
Designs and plans development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways and parkways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites. Confers with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on overall program. Collects and analyzes data on such site conditions as geographic location; soil, vegetation, and rock features; drainage; and location of structures for preparation of environmental impact report and development of landscaping plans. Architects are typically required to be licensed or registered. Licensing is based on the Landscape Architect Registration Examination sponsored by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards. Prepares site plans, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, showing ground contours, vegetation, locations of structures, and such facilities as roads, walks, parking areas, fences, walls, and utilities, coordinating arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures. Visits and analyzes the site during the planning stage site to verify design can be incorporated into the landscape and spends additional time at the site observing or supervising the construction. Inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications, to approve quality of materials and work, and to advise client and construction personnel on landscape features. May use computer-assisted design software to prepare project designs and plans. [-] Less
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Highway Landscape Architect
Designs and plans development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways and parkways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites. Confers with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on overall program. Collects and analyzes data on such site conditions as geographic location; soil, vegetation, and rock features; drainage; and location of structures for preparation of environmental impact report and development of landscaping plans. Architects are typically required to be licensed or registered. Licensing is based on the Landscape Architect Registration Examination sponsored by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards. Prepares site plans, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, showing ground contours, vegetation, locations of structures, and such facilities as roads, walks, parking areas, fences, walls, and utilities, coordinating arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures. Visits and analyzes the site during the planning stage site to verify design can be incorporated into the landscape and spends additional time at the site observing or supervising the construction. Inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications, to approve quality of materials and work, and to advise client and construction personnel on landscape features. May use computer-assisted design software to prepare project designs and plans. [-] Less
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Park Landscape Architect
Designs and plans development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways and parkways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites. Confers with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on overall program. Collects and analyzes data on such site conditions as geographic location; soil, vegetation, and rock features; drainage; and location of structures for preparation of environmental impact report and development of landscaping plans. Architects are typically required to be licensed or registered. Licensing is based on the Landscape Architect Registration Examination sponsored by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards. Prepares site plans, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, showing ground contours, vegetation, locations of structures, and such facilities as roads, walks, parking areas, fences, walls, and utilities, coordinating arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures. Visits and analyzes the site during the planning stage site to verify design can be incorporated into the landscape and spends additional time at the site observing or supervising the construction. Inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications, to approve quality of materials and work, and to advise client and construction personnel on landscape features. May use computer-assisted design software to prepare project designs and plans. [-] Less
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Landscape Contractor
Negotiates to contract landscape of grounds of houses, industrial plants, other buildings, or areas around highways. Confers with prospective client, and studies landscape designs or drawings and bills of materials to ascertain scope of landscaping work required, such as installation... [+] More
Negotiates to contract landscape of grounds of houses, industrial plants, other buildings, or areas around highways. Confers with prospective client, and studies landscape designs or drawings and bills of materials to ascertain scope of landscaping work required, such as installation of lighting or sprinkler systems, erection of fences, concrete work, and types of trees, shrubs, or ornamental plants specified. Evaluates grounds or area to determine equipment requirements for grading, tilling, or replacing top soil, and labor requirements to install sprinkler or lighting system, build fences, or perform concreting and planting work. Determines minimum estimate or bid that will provide for margin of profit, calculating labor, equipment, material, and overhead costs. Prepares and submits estimate for client or bid to industrial concern or governmental agency. Prepares contract for client to sign or signs contract if successful bidder. Plans landscaping functions and sequences of work at various sites to obtain optimum utilization of work force and equipment. Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in performing landscaping functions in contractual agreement. Purchases and ensures that materials are on-site as needed. Inspects work at sites for compliance with terms and specifications of contract. May personally supervise workers. May participate in performing landscaping functions. May be required to possess state license as landscape contractor. May subcontract electrical installation or concrete work if not equipped to provide those services. [-] Less
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Landscape Foreman
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Supervises and leads one or more landscape crews. Interprets and installs landscapes as per design. Interacts with clients to ensure expectations are met. Plans and reports production. Visits site frequently for quality control. Oversees proper completion of assigned work and paperwork. Ensures the trucks have the necessary equipment for the day's job. Coordinates applications of fertilizer and herbicides for weed control. Oversees installation of landscape material, schedules irrigation repairs, and follows-up on installation and repair jobs. Communicates with the client about any questions and concerns they have and reports and follows-up on any issues. Trains and disciplines crews when necessary. [-] Less
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Landscape Supervisor
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in landscape maintenance of grounds and gardens. Plans landscaping tasks, and instructs workers in taking care of nursery, planting of flowers, and transplanting and pruning of trees and shrubbery. Directs workers in maintenance... [+] More
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in landscape maintenance of grounds and gardens. Plans landscaping tasks, and instructs workers in taking care of nursery, planting of flowers, and transplanting and pruning of trees and shrubbery. Directs workers in maintenance and repair of driveways, walks, hedges, swings, benches, and other park equipment. Studies schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignment. When supervising workers engaged chiefly in one occupation or craft, is required to be adept in the activities of the workers supervised. When supervising workers engaged in several occupations, is required to possess general knowledge of the activities involved. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Interprets job requests to workers and assigns duties. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet deadlines, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality, and suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or work crew. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Maintains time and production records. May train new workers. May estimate, requisition, and inspect materials. May confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. May confer with workers' representatives to resolve grievances. May set up equipment. May patrol grounds to guard against vandalism and destruction. Performs other duties as assigned. [-] Less
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Contractor Landscape
Negotiates to contract landscape of grounds of houses, industrial plants, other buildings, or areas around highways. Confers with prospective client, and studies landscape designs or drawings and bills of materials to ascertain scope of landscaping work required, such as installation... [+] More
Negotiates to contract landscape of grounds of houses, industrial plants, other buildings, or areas around highways. Confers with prospective client, and studies landscape designs or drawings and bills of materials to ascertain scope of landscaping work required, such as installation of lighting or sprinkler systems, erection of fences, concrete work, and types of trees, shrubs, or ornamental plants specified. Evaluates grounds or area to determine equipment requirements for grading, tilling, or replacing top soil, and labor requirements to install sprinkler or lighting system, build fences, or perform concreting and planting work. Determines minimum estimate or bid that will provide for margin of profit, calculating labor, equipment, material, and overhead costs. Prepares and submits estimate for client or bid to industrial concern or governmental agency. Prepares contract for client to sign or signs contract if successful bidder. Plans landscaping functions and sequences of work at various sites to obtain optimum utilization of work force and equipment. Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in performing landscaping functions in contractual agreement. Purchases and ensures that materials are on-site as needed. Inspects work at sites for compliance with terms and specifications of contract. May personally supervise workers. May participate in performing landscaping functions. May be required to possess state license as landscape contractor. May subcontract electrical installation or concrete work if not equipped to provide those services. [-] Less
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Supervisor Landscape
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in landscape maintenance of grounds and gardens. Plans landscaping tasks, and instructs workers in taking care of nursery, planting of flowers, and transplanting and pruning of trees and shrubbery. Directs workers in maintenance... [+] More
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in landscape maintenance of grounds and gardens. Plans landscaping tasks, and instructs workers in taking care of nursery, planting of flowers, and transplanting and pruning of trees and shrubbery. Directs workers in maintenance and repair of driveways, walks, hedges, swings, benches, and other park equipment. Studies schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignment. When supervising workers engaged chiefly in one occupation or craft, is required to be adept in the activities of the workers supervised. When supervising workers engaged in several occupations, is required to possess general knowledge of the activities involved. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Interprets job requests to workers and assigns duties. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet deadlines, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality, and suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or work crew. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Maintains time and production records. May train new workers. May estimate, requisition, and inspect materials. May confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. May confer with workers' representatives to resolve grievances. May set up equipment. May patrol grounds to guard against vandalism and destruction. Performs other duties as assigned. [-] Less
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