Landscape Architect (15131, Grade 28)
Apply NowCompany: Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20902
Description:
Salary: $73,523.00 - $132,614.00 Annually
Location : Wheaton, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 15131
Department: MC Parks
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
A Landscape Architect independently designs/manages large, technically complex, highly visible, and politically sensitive capital projects that serve park users of all ages and abilities. Projects assigned typically will involve a multiplicity of systems and areas of specializations. They may include design of new or renovated parks, regional recreational facilities, special public-private partnership projects, or projects for individual park facilities, including playgrounds, courts, trails, dog parks, skate parks, bicycle pump tracks and skills courses, community gardens, shelters, urban plazas, public art, adult fitness areas, parkour, athletic fields, planting, and other site amenities. This level is for a fully experienced design project manager with a Professional Landscape Architect registration.
Examples of Important Duties
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, or a degree in any other related field. Five years of progressively responsible landscape architectural designer and/or construction manager experience that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 9 years. Valid Registered Professional Landscape Architect License issued by any state within the United States is required for eligibility. A valid Registered Professional Landscape Architect License issued by the State of Maryland is required within six months of appointment. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Landscape Architect
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, or a degree in any related field?
02
Do you have five years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction managerexperience that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this classspecification?
03
Do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted,which together total 9 years?
04
Do you have a valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules andregulations? Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, orpoints that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform drivingduties required by the position of assignment.
05
Do you have a valid Registered Professional Landscape Architect License from a state in theUnited States?
06
Describe a technically complex or politically sensitive landscape architectural project whichyou managed. Tell us which aspects of the project were particularly difficult and how yousuccessfully resolved problems.
07
Besides a completed project, what aspects of your work have given you the most satisfaction?
Required Question
Location : Wheaton, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 15131
Department: MC Parks
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
- Are you a creative and innovative thinker?
- Are you a collaborative team player?
- Are you a creative problem solver with strong technical design skills?
A Landscape Architect independently designs/manages large, technically complex, highly visible, and politically sensitive capital projects that serve park users of all ages and abilities. Projects assigned typically will involve a multiplicity of systems and areas of specializations. They may include design of new or renovated parks, regional recreational facilities, special public-private partnership projects, or projects for individual park facilities, including playgrounds, courts, trails, dog parks, skate parks, bicycle pump tracks and skills courses, community gardens, shelters, urban plazas, public art, adult fitness areas, parkour, athletic fields, planting, and other site amenities. This level is for a fully experienced design project manager with a Professional Landscape Architect registration.
Examples of Important Duties
- Designs and manages all aspects of projects in a multi-disciplinary team setting including developing project scopes, preparing in-house concept designs, presentation graphics and construction documents, coordinating work with stakeholders, utility companies and regulatory agencies, and procuring/managing design services performed by outside consultants.
- Implements effective project budgeting and cost control, estimates project costs, monitors and reviews contract payments, manages consultant schedules, ensures timely and comprehensive project reviews, and proactively manages projects through construction bidding.
- Meets with community groups virtually or in-person to obtain their suggestions and ideas on proposed projects, prepares formal written reports and presents projects to the Montgomery County Planning Board.
- Provides technical reviews for projects located on parkland, which may be designed and constructed by other public agencies, developers, and public-private partners.
- Proven ability to approach and interact with people of all backgrounds and the ability to think collaboratively with various members of the organization and other public agencies.
- Superb verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Proven organizational, coordination, and workload management skills.
- Proficiency with use of technology: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-up and GIS ESRI software, etc.
- Knowledge of horticulture/arboriculture and soils, including experience with construction in environmentally sensitive areas.
- Experience with regulatory requirements and other approvals associated with site development projects in Montgomery County, including county, state and federal government regulations, as well as utility company requirements.
- Continued efforts towards professional development and enhancement, such as affiliation with professional organizations, professional certifications, and advanced degree.
Minimum Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Landscape Architect
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
- Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
- Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
- Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
- Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, or a degree in any related field?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have five years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction managerexperience that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this classspecification?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted,which together total 9 years?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules andregulations? Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, orpoints that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform drivingduties required by the position of assignment.
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a valid Registered Professional Landscape Architect License from a state in theUnited States?
- Yes
- No
06
Describe a technically complex or politically sensitive landscape architectural project whichyou managed. Tell us which aspects of the project were particularly difficult and how yousuccessfully resolved problems.
07
Besides a completed project, what aspects of your work have given you the most satisfaction?
Required Question