Landscape Designer / Architect

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc
Rockville and Towson MD
10/14/2024

A Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. is growing! We are a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary firm with a track record of more than 68 years of excellence providing civil engineering, surveying, environmental, landscape architecture, and construction engineering and inspection services. AMT’s staff 500 employees offers far-reaching expertise and a commitment to delivering successful projects to our clients. Even with AMT’s swift growth, each of our offices fosters a highly supportive and collaborative environment. As an active and socially responsible organization, we pride ourselves on the partnerships we build with our clients to improve communities.

We are hiring a Landscape Designer / Architect to join our team in our Rockville, MD or Towson, MD office. Position is flexible to be Hybrid.

Along with competitive salaries, AMT offers an exemplary benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) matching plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, commuter benefits, educational assistance, and more.

Responsibilities

· Develop conceptual design and story boards

· Prepare studies and reports

· Research and evaluate sustainable and resiliency practices

· Assist with design and detail projects for constructability including parks and trails, site plans, plaza, streetscapes, K-12, higher education, integrated stormwater management and transportation projects.

· Conduct project site visits to verify construction activities, gather data, coordinate with project team, and to inspect materials.

· Collaborate with an interdisciplinary in-house project teams of civil engineers, planners, transportation engineers, water resource engineers, surveyors, and construction inspection specialists.

· Prepare visually appealing and informative graphics as part of project communications and proposal and marketing pursuits

· Utilize AutoCAD, Microstation, and GIS software and file sharing technologies.

· Assist with field investigation and reporting on integrated roadside vegetation management, forest mitigation, critical area mitigation, wetland mitigation, and storm water management facilities.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university

· 1-4  years’ experience in landscape architecture

· Experience with VA and MD codes and guidelines for design

· Proficiency in AutoCAD

· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

· Experience in Sketch-Up, Revit or other 3D modelling software

· Experience with ArcGIS

· Please Provide a digital portfolio of work samples as an attachment with your resume. 10MB max

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 68 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into nearly 500 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT’s Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth.

Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

Competitive Benefit Package

To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:

• Tiered medical coverage

• Dental/Vision

• 401(k)

• Short- and long-term disability

• College savings plan

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Training/Certifications

More Information and Apply

Landscape Designer – (0-3 YOE)

Hord Coplan Macht
Baltimore MD
9/30/2024

About Our People

Excellent design can’t happen without exceptional people. This value continues to guide our growth. We hire talented people, inspire them with work that they love and build a team to achieve something special.

About Our Search

Our Baltimore office is looking for a strong Landscape Architectural Designer to join the Landscape Market Sector.  Our next team member will have excellent communication, design, graphic and visualization skills. This individual will manage, organize and coordinate with the design and technical project teams throughout the design process to successfully execute architectural projects.

About Our Market Sector

Our award-winning Landscape Architecture team works with a diverse clientele across the United States on a rich variety of project types including parks, recreational facilities, educational campuses, housing /mixed-use neighborhoods, senior living communities and healthcare environments.

About the Position

• Assist in generating design solutions and design development
• Create site analysis diagrams and graphics
• Prepare site plan and 3D renderings and assist in developing design presentations
• Produce construction documents
• Assist with construction administration/observation
• Collaborate with project consultants and clients to facilitate the design process

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• 0-3 years of experience in Landscape Architectural design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion, or other 3D presentation software and hand graphics
• VectorWorks, Rhino, LandFX, Enscape3d, Revit
• Experience with park and educational campus design is a plus

About Our Culture

Creative. Entrepreneurial. Responsible. Diverse. Sensitive. We’re all about trying to achieve something special here. We don’t over plan, we look for opportunities. We’re flexible and we care about helping people realize their potential. We do much more as a team than simply design together. We’re committed to social, environmental, and community responsibility through firm wide activities and events.

About our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Company paid STD, LTD, Life
• PTO Plans
• Mentorship Programs and Professional Development

More Information and Apply

Senior Landcape Architect

Charles P. Johnson and Associates, Inc
Silver Spring MD
6/30/2024

Charles P. Johnson and Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Landscape Architect and Project Manager to join the Planning Division of our Silver Spring, Maryland office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working and managing a wide range of large and small projects including residential development, mixed use, commercial and institutional.

The applicant will be responsible for preparation of layouts, grading plans, landscape, recreation and forest conservation plans. The position will include regular meetings with the clients and agencies and will require an understanding of design development, and review process. A knowledge of the review and approval processes within the various local Suburban Maryland agencies is desired. The applicant will be working in a team environment with other Landscape Architects, Engineers, Surveyors and CADD technicians. We are looking for an applicant that will participate in organizations and activities related to the industry and contribute to the CPJA marketing effort.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (PLA/RLA required).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in site planning and landscape architectural design.
• Graphic design presentation skills
• Ideal candidate will be comfortable with coordinating with other engineers, subconsultants and managing clients
• Familiar with managing budgets, billing, and being the main point of contact with clients
• Experience in Montgomery, Prince George’s and Charles County, Maryland is ideal, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Oral presentation experience.
• Grading experience is a must. Would like to see grading plans in candidate’s portfolio
• Office programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

For consideration, please forward your resume to nwarren@cpja.com with the subject line “Senior Landscape Architect.”

Assistant Project Manager

Georgtown Unuversity
Washington DC
9/13/2024

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Assistant Project Manager oversees small projects from design concept stage through construction documents, bidding, and construction management, to close out and turn over to clients and operations and maintenance (O&M) personnel. S/he assists existing project management staff with medium to large projects. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, Planning and Facilities Management, additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide coordination of project teams composed of clients, consultant architects and engineers, construction managers, contractors, O&M personnel, contracting specialists, and fellow project managers.
• Review accuracy project approvals from internal University entities, appropriate government agencies, and community interest groups.
• Track adherence to project budgets, schedules, GU campus plan, quality and code standards. Aid the project management team during the performance of project design reviews and on-site inspections of all aspects of assigned projects.
• Help resolve problems involving the principles or practice of conceptual planning within the context of campus planning.
• Provide written reports, documentation, plan revisions, and database updates to ensure the timely communication of all project updates.
• Perform special project activities requiring application of technical expertise as necessary for the completion of a project.
• Coordinate all project design issues with Georgetown clients as well as appropriate staff counterparts in the other Planning and Facilities Management areas, the Department of Public Safety, the Office of University Information Services, and representatives from Student Affairs and Residential Living.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or Landscape Architecture, or Construction/ Project Management degrees preferred
• 1 – 3 ears of progressively responsible experience managing the design, construction and contract administration of facilities renovations and new construction
• Must be computer literate with general knowledge of CADD, Microsoft Project, or other software Microsoft Office and Google Workspaces fluency
• High level of interpersonal skills for daily interaction with faculty and staff, clients, GU managers, team members, and public agency officials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially via phone and Zoom
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, a variety of matrices, oral presentations and code analyses

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$47,586.00 – $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Current Georgetown Employees:

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS ( gms.georgetown.edu ) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Apply

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu .

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website .

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .

Landscape Designer – (5-8 YOE)

Hord Coplan Macht
Baltimore MD
9/30/2024

About Our Firm

Hord Coplan Macht is an integrated design firm offering landscape architecture, architecture, planning, interior design, and graphic design services with offices in Baltimore, Denver, Charlotte and the DC Metro Area.  Our award-winning landscape architecture team works with a diverse clientele across the United States on a rich variety of project types including parks, recreational facilities, educational campuses, housing /mixed-use neighborhoods, senior living communities and healthcare environments.

At HCM, we are passionate about vibrant open space design. We utilize placemaking design principles to create dynamic, high performing and sustainable places. Creating a high-quality and uniquely identifiable sense of place is at the core of our mission. HCM believes in an inclusive, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.

About Our Search

Our Landscape Architecture studio is looking for an energetic and creative Landscape Designer to join the Landscape Architecture studio. This individual will have experience managing projects, and possess excellent communication, design, technical, graphic and visualization skills. This individual will be organized and enjoy collaborating with multi-disciplinary design teams.

About the Position

• Assist in generating design solutions and design development.
• Create site analysis diagrams and graphics.
• Prepare site plan and 3D renderings and assist in developing design presentations.
• Produce construction documents.
• Assist with construction administration/observation.
• Collaborate with project consultants and clients to facilitate the design process.

About You 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture required. Licensure is a plus
• 5-8 years of experience in Landscape Architectural design
• Experience and/or interest in a variety of project types
• Experience in preparation of construction documents
• Excellent design, graphic and presentation skills
• Passionate about the profession and willingness to work in a collaborative and energetic environment.
• Strong design and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion, or other 3D presentation software and hand graphics.
• Other desired skills: VectorWorks, Rhino, LandFX, Enscape3d, Revit,
• Desire and willingness to learn new software

About Our Culture

Creative. Entrepreneurial. Responsible. We are a firm that understands the benefits of maintaining a work-life balance.  Above all, we care about helping people to realize their potential.

About Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Hybrid Work Options
• Mentorship Programs and Professional Development Budgets
• Licensure Support, Study Materials and Reimbursement

More Information and Apply

Landscape Designer – (0-3 YOE)

Hord Coplan Macht
Baltimore MD
9/30/2024

About Our People

Excellent design can’t happen without exceptional people. This value continues to guide our growth. We hire talented people, inspire them with work that they love and build a team to achieve something special.

About Our Search

Our Baltimore office is looking for a strong Landscape Architectural Designer to join the Landscape Market Sector.  Our next team member will have excellent communication, design, graphic and visualization skills. This individual will manage, organize and coordinate with the design and technical project teams throughout the design process to successfully execute architectural projects.

About Our Market Sector

Our award-winning Landscape Architecture team works with a diverse clientele across the United States on a rich variety of project types including parks, recreational facilities, educational campuses, housing /mixed-use neighborhoods, senior living communities and healthcare environments.

About the Position

• Assist in generating design solutions and design development
• Create site analysis diagrams and graphics
• Prepare site plan and 3D renderings and assist in developing design presentations
• Produce construction documents
• Assist with construction administration/observation
• Collaborate with project consultants and clients to facilitate the design process

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• 0-3 years of experience in Landscape Architectural design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion, or other 3D presentation software and hand graphics
• VectorWorks, Rhino, LandFX, Enscape3d, Revit
• Experience with park and educational campus design is a plus

About Our Culture

Creative. Entrepreneurial. Responsible. Diverse. Sensitive. We’re all about trying to achieve something special here. We don’t over plan, we look for opportunities. We’re flexible and we care about helping people realize their potential. We do much more as a team than simply design together. We’re committed to social, environmental, and community responsibility through firm wide activities and events.

About our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Company paid STD, LTD, Life
• PTO Plans
• Mentorship Programs and Professional Development

More Information and Apply

Senior Landcape Architect

Charles P. Johnson and Associates, Inc
Silver Spring MD
6/30/2024

Charles P. Johnson and Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Landscape Architect and Project Manager to join the Planning Division of our Silver Spring, Maryland office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working and managing a wide range of large and small projects including residential development, mixed use, commercial and institutional.

The applicant will be responsible for preparation of layouts, grading plans, landscape, recreation and forest conservation plans. The position will include regular meetings with the clients and agencies and will require an understanding of design development, and review process. A knowledge of the review and approval processes within the various local Suburban Maryland agencies is desired. The applicant will be working in a team environment with other Landscape Architects, Engineers, Surveyors and CADD technicians. We are looking for an applicant that will participate in organizations and activities related to the industry and contribute to the CPJA marketing effort.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (PLA/RLA required).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in site planning and landscape architectural design.
• Graphic design presentation skills
• Ideal candidate will be comfortable with coordinating with other engineers, subconsultants and managing clients
• Familiar with managing budgets, billing, and being the main point of contact with clients
• Experience in Montgomery, Prince George’s and Charles County, Maryland is ideal, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Oral presentation experience.
• Grading experience is a must. Would like to see grading plans in candidate’s portfolio
• Office programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

For consideration, please forward your resume to nwarren@cpja.com with the subject line “Senior Landscape Architect.”

Assistant Project Manager

Georgtown Unuversity
Washington DC
9/13/2024

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Assistant Project Manager oversees small projects from design concept stage through construction documents, bidding, and construction management, to close out and turn over to clients and operations and maintenance (O&M) personnel. S/he assists existing project management staff with medium to large projects. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, Planning and Facilities Management, additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide coordination of project teams composed of clients, consultant architects and engineers, construction managers, contractors, O&M personnel, contracting specialists, and fellow project managers.
• Review accuracy project approvals from internal University entities, appropriate government agencies, and community interest groups.
• Track adherence to project budgets, schedules, GU campus plan, quality and code standards. Aid the project management team during the performance of project design reviews and on-site inspections of all aspects of assigned projects.
• Help resolve problems involving the principles or practice of conceptual planning within the context of campus planning.
• Provide written reports, documentation, plan revisions, and database updates to ensure the timely communication of all project updates.
• Perform special project activities requiring application of technical expertise as necessary for the completion of a project.
• Coordinate all project design issues with Georgetown clients as well as appropriate staff counterparts in the other Planning and Facilities Management areas, the Department of Public Safety, the Office of University Information Services, and representatives from Student Affairs and Residential Living.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or Landscape Architecture, or Construction/ Project Management degrees preferred
• 1 – 3 ears of progressively responsible experience managing the design, construction and contract administration of facilities renovations and new construction
• Must be computer literate with general knowledge of CADD, Microsoft Project, or other software Microsoft Office and Google Workspaces fluency
• High level of interpersonal skills for daily interaction with faculty and staff, clients, GU managers, team members, and public agency officials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially via phone and Zoom
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, a variety of matrices, oral presentations and code analyses

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$47,586.00 – $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Current Georgetown Employees:

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS ( gms.georgetown.edu ) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Apply

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu .

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website .

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .

Landscape Architect/Designer (4-10 Years Experience)

PLUSEN Landscape Architects                                                                                                                                                                Catonsville, MD                                                                                                                                                                                                    8/7/2024

Education and/or experience requirements

Candidates should have a BLA or MLA with 4+ years of office experience.

Responsibilities include

Candidate should possess

For consideration, please forward your resume to jeff@plusen.com with the subject line “My Resume for Posted Position on Plusen.com”

Executive Assistant – Part-time Paid

Restore Mass Ave                                                                                                                                                                         Washington, DC                                                                                                                                                                                         8/11/2024

In the upcoming 12-24 months, RMA plans specific projects that build on our 18 years of success
increasing the tree canopy of Embassy Row. After some of our tree program paused due to city
construction along one mile of our route, we are re-introducing ourselves to embassies and US owners of
the important properties that line the historic Grand Avenue. As we build our portfolio of “green”
projects, we will have many opportunities to partner with key urban forestry entities and continue the
visible transformation of Mass Ave. The Executive Assistant can help develop RMA’s program and
administrative capacity.
Note: She/he will work with the President, a lead Board member or an outside expert on the tasks below.
We can tailor assignments based on the candidate’s experience and preferences.
Tasks
External:
• With the President or designated Board Member, represent RMA externally as desired and agreed.
• Build relationships with embassies of special interest, forestry professionals and local government.
• Assist RMA messaging (via email, brief notes) with embassies and others along the route;
schedule follow-ups by President, Board members, or others.
RestoreMassAve.org
Friends working together to re-green Embassy Row
Tree canopy grew 13% in our first decade

Resgtoree

Restoring the landscape of the nation’s last Grand Avenue
• Schedule ongoing tree care activities and tree plantings, visits by arborists and other experts.
• Organize occasional small events such as tree tours and Treekeeping workshops at which embassy staff
and neighbors learn tree care; participate as desired and agreed.

Internal:
• Schedule and circulate materials for monthly Board meetings; attend virtually or in person; take brief
minutes and circulate them.
• Manage calendar of RMA projects, tasks and deadlines; follow up for end-to-end results.
• Support donor engagement by coordinating year-end fundraising drive and assisting with RMA events.
• Assist with project accounting compatible with IRS and grantors.
• Research grants and assist with applications and reporting.

Requirements
• Experience in non-profit administrative support
• Good at meeting summaries, spreadsheets, follow-up
• Experience in financial program tracking
• Able to work independently and consistently
• Clear writer and communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Detail-oriented
• Have own computer

Strongly Preferred
• Professional experience and/or a degree in urban forestry, landscape architecture, green engineering, or
historic preservation
• International background experience and foreign language(s)
• Track record managing grants and finance for small non-profits
• Digital engagement skills with social media; able to assist with website content

Restoring the landscape of the nation’s last Grand Avenue
Expected Time Commitment
Four hours per week, including monthly Board meetings, which are on the second Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 pm,
Zoom and in-person. Additional hours as needed and agreed.
Location
The Executive Assistant should be able to easily visit Embassy Row part of Mass Ave to be familiar with trees
and landscape and see how various stakeholders are involved. She/he should be able to attend meetings at
RMA headquarters at 2500 Massachusetts Avenue when in-person sessions are preferred to Zoom.

Please apply here
https://restoremassave.org/jobs/#apply
Questions
jobs.team@restoremassave.org
Diversity
RMA celebrates the rich diversity of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We are committed to listening
to the experiences of all local residents. We seek new perspectives on how our work can advance
environmental sustainability and human dignity. We will continue to partner with residents, community
groups, embassies, and city government to create a greener, healthier city for all.
RMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, veteran
status, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Thank you for your interest in creating a greener city and planet!

https://RestoreMassAve.org.jobs

Principal Planner – Forest Conservation

City of Rockville                                                                                                                                                                                                Rockville, MD                                                                                                                                                                                   08/09/2024

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing difficult professional and administrative work ensuring preservation, protection, and replacement of the City’s tree canopy and urban forest through the preparation, review, and analysis of landscaping plans. This work requires a proactive approach, relies heavily on professional experience due implementing and ensuring compliance with regulations relating to trees in general, and the following codes/regulations in particular:  the Rockville Forest and Tree Preservation Ordinance, Rockville Forest Conservation Manual, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Conservation Act, Maryland Forest Conservation Technical Manual and State Roadside Tree Law.  The position assists the Parks management team and the Department of Public Works with the overall objectives of their respective CIP programs, with meaningful impact. The position also is responsible for some field inspections for the appropriate implementation of landscape plans for private and public development projects.  The work is performed under the general managerial review of the Chief of Zoning.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews development projects for compliance with the Forest and Tree Preservation Ordinance (FTPO) and Forest Conservation (FC) Manual.
• Oversees contract inspector positions.
• Evaluates site plans, forest conservation plans, other development applications, and CIP projects as assigned for compliance with the FTPO and FC Manual while also coordinating the review of these plans with other departments and outside agencies requirements.
• Provides expert technical assistance and provides arboriculture, forestry and landscape consulting to development and CIP projects.
• Confers with and advises contractors, owners, architects, and the general public regarding ordinance requirements and solutions to problems.
• Prepares the forestry and landscape sections of the staff reports in conjunction with development projects for presentation to the Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, and Mayor and Council.
• Attends Planning Commission, Historic District Commission and Mayor and Council meetings to provide support on forestry issues related to development projects.
• Attends Development Review meetings and other meetings with applicant, engineers, planners, citizens, etc., as required.
• Interprets complex zoning and development regulations and conveys information to the general public in an understandable format.
• Manages the review of development review applications of high complexity, resulting in written analysis and recommendation of proposals to Approving Authorities
• Presents recommendations in written form, with graphics and oral presentation to Approving Authorities
• Oversees the staff research and assessment of technical and industry developments in tree preservation to identify “best management practices” and recommend revisions to standards and details.
• Makes field reviews independently and with the various City inspectors on development and CIP projects.
• Enforces and monitors Environmental Guidelines as they relate to the Forest Tree Preservation Ordinance.
• Drafts ordinance and manual changes in consultation with the City Forester. and the Chief of Zoning.
• Assists the Chief of Zoning with research and development projects.
• Reviews legal documents associated with the FTPO.
• Issues permits, accepts and releases bonds and other forestry obligations.
• Advises City Attorney’s office on FTPO legal issues related to code violations and code interpretations.  May serve as expert witness in litigation matters.
• Oversees and assists the inspector’s review of all NRI/FSD plans for development projects and City CIP’s. Ensures the plans are adequately reviewed prior to approval.
• Updates all FTPO related applications, checklists, brochures, forms and form letters, etc.
• Responds to, investigates, and resolves inquiries and complaints from citizens on development and CIP projects.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources sciences, natural resources management, landscape or environmental planning, horticulture or closely related field from an accredited university or college plus five (5) years of progressively responsible work in forestry or natural resources management; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:
Must be a Maryland Department of Natural Resources “Qualified Professional” for forest stand delineation and forest conservation plans (or Maryland Professional Landscape Architect or Maryland Professional Forester) and must be an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the State of Maryland and City of Rockville forest and tree preservation ordinances.
• Knowledge of current tree preservation practices pertinent to construction activities.
• Knowledge of landscape plant material including types, growth habits and rates and planting requirements.
• Knowledge of the ANSI pruning standards and International Society of Arboriculture specifications or recommendations.
• Knowledge of the recommended standards and practices of the American Association of Nurserymen and the Maryland Nurserymen Association
• Knowledge of facility design and construction principles.
• General knowledge of the Zoning Ordinance, and Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Ordinance.
• Knowledge of the general principles and practices of landscape architecture as applied to urban planning and development.
• Knowledge of computer applications to planning (word processing, spreadsheets and data bases, and geographic information systems).
• Ability to be effective and concise in oral and written communications to the Mayor and Council and Planning Commission and other groups. This includes presenting non-technical and technical information to people of varying backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to draft, sketch and letter and illustrate in map and graphic forms.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate pertinent data, to develop unbiased, just and concise recommendations, and to execute plans once approved.
• Knowledge of plants suited for stormwater management facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints quickly and accurately, and track progress.
• Ability to deal firmly but fairly and tactfully and to remain calm and courteous while dealing with builders, contractors, property owners, and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with persons contacted in the course of the job.
• Ability to convey accurate explanations of ordinances and regulations and the reasons therefore.

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