Landscape Architect, Senior

The purpose of this classification is to review development plans, plats and other documents and to inspect completed projects to ensure compliance with landscape, forestry, and environmental rules and regulations and to advise County officials and residents regarding environmental protection. Serves as a lead specialist over a program or process to provide team guidance and support;

Receives, reviews and analyzes building site and construction plans and architectural drawings to determine compliance with landscape, forestry, and environmental rules, regulations, codes and ordinances: reviews and analyzes code compliance of floodplain areas, detention ponds, easements, wetlands, buffers, erosion controls, grading, storm drainage plans, sanitary sewer plans and hydrology studies; approves or rejects plans as appropriate; and forwards permits and approved plans to contractors.

Conducts field inspections, including pre-development site analysis, construction monitoring, final inspections, post-development tree maintenance inspections, landscape and stream buffer violation inspections, and hazardous tree inspections; prepares and files field notes and notifications of violations; reviews and files tree maintenance surety instruments; and ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and standards; takes photographs of sites; and maintains photo logs and files regarding inspection activities.

Provides information and technical assistance concerning landscape, forestry, and environmental code requirements: discusses problem areas with property owners and contractors; makes suggestions and recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions or complaints concerning related codes or code violations.

Interprets, administers and enforces the provisions of applicable local, state, and federal landscape, forestry and environmental rules and regulations: researches code-related issues in code books as needed; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Maintains records of all plans review activities: prepares, submits, and files inspection reports, permits, building plans, and other relevant documents.

Performs data entry and cashiering associated with plan intake and permitting. Performs electronic plan review coordinator functions, including plan intake, disbursement of plans, collection of all departmental feedback and delivery to applicant, and final permitting.

Produce landscape architectural construction plans for Cobb County facilities as necessary.

Investigates landscape and stream buffer violations, coordinates mitigation procedures with other departments and agencies, and administers corrective action requirements with property owners.

Serves as back-up trainer for new staff.

Trains staff on tree inventory methods, tree preservation, and planting techniques.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in landscape architecture, forestry or horticulture management or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. ISA Certified Arborist preferred.

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.