Posting number: 00022
Department: Infrastructure
Job classification: Landscape Architect
Posting type: Open
Categories: Architecture
The City of Jersey City is a rapidly growing, highly urbanized environment, with Green initiatives flourishing and a continuous need for innovative, civic-minded Public Open space to work in concert with the other City's complete streets policy and design. With the City's last completion of a comprehensive Master Plan for Open Space – opportunities to expand the always-in-need park spaces are always an exciting challenge!
The Division of Architecture is seeking a Landscape Architect to bring expertise to a team of professionals responsible for ensuring the design, construction of architectural and engineering systems and their integration from design into construction, promoting cost-effective, successful projects for the City are completed on time and within budget. Effective collaboration with the City Administration, professionals, and staff to establish and prioritize work assignments that encourage efficient operation and project completion.
Required Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
Required Experience: Four (4) years of experience in landscape architecture and/or urban planning.
NOTE: Possession of a Master's degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.
Required License: Appointees must possess a license as a Landscape Architect issued by the New Jersey State Board of Architects.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Full Civil Service job description available here: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/02256@.htm. You must eventually pass and qualify for this Civil Service title.
To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application.
Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.
The City of Jersey City was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 28, 1820. Known as America’s Golden Door, Jersey City is the second-most populous city in New Jersey and one of the most diverse cities, if not the most diverse, in the entire country. As an employer, the City of Jersey City strives to lead the public sector in innovative, ethical best practices in a way that honors and respects Jersey City’s roots while decidedly moving it towards its ever brighter, prosperous future.
Our positions range from public safety positions within the emergency services and police and fire divisions (both civilian and non-civilian) to seasonal and full-time work at the City’s parks and recreation facilities, all the way to positions within the skilled trades and professional sector (law, health, finance, accounting, communications and information technology). And with everything from entry level to middle and senior-level management positions, we are always looking for more well-qualified personnel to join us!
Be a part of the team that helps run this great city by joining the more than 3,000 employees working together to serve our residents in the best way possible. With excellent benefits, a strong, unionized workforce and a management team, City Council and Mayor all working towards growth and improvement, Jersey City is the ideal place to start, continue or grow your career. If you love Jersey City, come work for Jersey City!
Please visit http: www.jerseycitynj.gov/ for information on current job listings, municipal services, permits, licenses, and records.
