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Landscape Architect

City of Commerce City
Full-time
On-site
Colorado, United States
$76,874.10 - $130,685.98 USD yearly
Landscape Architecture

General Purpose

We're thrilled to invite a passionate and experienced Landscape Architect to join our vibrant team! In this exciting role, you’ll play a crucial part in reviewing development submissions to ensure they align with our robust landscape and irrigation standards. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to creating design plans that fulfill code requirements. While plan review and development will be your main focus, there will be ample opportunities to engage in landscape design work as well.

 

In addition, this position will work closely with our Public Works and Park team. We’re looking for someone who is not only experienced but also enthusiastic about landscape architecture, sustainable xeriscaping, and thoughtful urban design.

 

This position comes with a flexible hybrid work schedule, allowing for two remote workdays and three days in the office (after the designated training period). A valid Colorado driver's license is needed to use a shared City vehicle.




Hiring salary is dependent upon experience. 
The hiring range is $93,402.10 - $103,780.11 / annually

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits packageHealth & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.  


Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in landscape architecture, planning, urban design or related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in landscape design or planning. Or, bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, planning, urban design or related field from an accredited college or university with three years of landscape design or planning experience. 

An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Must possess a valid driver's license. 





Commerce City is an equal-opportunity employer. 


Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review. 


Tentative Recruitment Timeline: 
Deadline to Apply: September 26th at 12:00 PM
Zoom Interviews: Week of September 29th
Panel Interviews: Week of October 6th 

If we do not receive enough qualified candidates, we will extend the timeline by one week, or longer if necessary.