Job description

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

NAVFAC Southwest is looking for highly motivated landscape architects to join their team. As a landscape architect with NAVFAC Southwest, you will provide design services and consultation for site planning, design, construction and maintenance of a broad range of facilities ranging from administrative and housing facilities to very complex industrial and operational facilities that serve the Navy and Marine Corps.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented team player with strong technical and communication skills (oral and written) while working under strict deadlines, managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of landscape architecture design, including site planning, concept design development, design analyses, specifications, cost estimates, and other required services.
• Prepare design, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates, for new and renovation projects using landscape architectural CAD software (Autodesk Civil 3D and LandFX),
• Perform quality assurance reviews and evaluate Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) landscape architectural and civil engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and supporting documents prepared by A/E design firms, to determine feasibility, compatibility with other work, and effectiveness in meeting DoD and NAVFAC codes and criteria.
• Investigate and evaluate landscape architecture and civil engineering issues and concerns in existing site conditions to develop recommendations and options for remediation or corrective measures, and scopes of work.
• Provide construction oversight services, including review and approval of contractor’s submittals, shop drawings and provide technical response to Request for Information.
• Prepare statement of work and government estimates for design and assists in negotiations with Architect/Engineering (A/E) firms, and serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative in the administration, oversight, and performance assessment of A/E contracts.

Must have experience in:

• Experience, knowledge and skill in landscape architectural concepts, theories, principles and practices and techniques.
• Comprehensive experience in all phases of landscape architectural design and construction.
• Experience in preparing site design, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates, for new and renovation projects using latest landscape architectural design software.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and other statutory requirements affecting landscape design, including but not limited, to irrigation, , sustainable design, Low impact development, stormwater, grading and drainage.
• Knowledge of California native planting and other various Southwest habitats.
• Demonstrate computer literacy in applications such as Autodesk Civil 3D and LandFX software, Microsoft Office products, landscape design, and analysis software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Licensed Landscape Architect (preferred)**

*Recruitment and relocation incentive

**Telework eligble

Benefits:

The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program offers the widest selection of health plans in the country! We also offer extensive options for Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Long Term Care, and Life Insurance.

We offer an outstanding three-part Retirement Program encompassing our Federal Employees Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan – a 401(k) type plan with employer contributions up to 5%, and Social Security benefits.

Additional benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, alternate work schedules, transportations subsidies, and telework for eligible positions.

Serve your nation and support America’s warfighter! Apply today!

Requirements:

- US Citizen aged 18 or older at time of hire

- Males registered or exempt from Selective Service www.sss.gov

- Determined suitable for federal employment (process includes a background check and fingerprinting)

- New employees to the Department of the Navy will need to pass the E-Verify employment verification check

The Department of Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,383.00 - $116,202.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently hold a US citizenship?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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