St Louis Regional Chapter - ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects

Landscape Architect / Designer Needed - Mid Level
St. Louis, MO (Exp. 8/10/08)

4 + years experience - $50-100,000.00 Annually

Poynter Landscape and Construction is a progressive award winning design/build firm concentrating on �The Right Focus, The Right People, and The Right Environment�. We are looking for a talented, people-oriented individual to design, estimate, and manage large-scale residential landscape, hardscape, and swimming pool projects. Candidates must be able to prioritize and delegate tasks to ensure successful outcomes on projects, while communicating effectively with clientele verbally and through inspiring graphic presentations. Compensation depends on experience, enthusiasm, and ability; we do not have a ceiling on earning limits.

Proficient in hand rendering and software associated with graphic presentations. Possess working knowledge of Midwest plant materials, irrigation, grading/drainage, topographies, swimming pools, and construction. Creative design expertise is essential.

Bachelor�s degree in Landscape Architecture with 5 years experience, or a master�s degree with 3 years experience.

Poynter Landscape & Construction offers a fun, inspiring professional work atmosphere with benefits, vacation time, sick leave educational reimbursement and more.

Candidates should mail or email resume and examples of your work to

Richard Poynter
Poynter Landscape & Construction
15815 Jedberg Lane
Ballwin, Mo 63021
Email Richard Poynter
www.PoynterLandscape.com

Landscape Architect/Designer - Entry and Mid Level
St. Louis, MO (Exp. 9/15/08)

Landscape Architecture/Urban Design Positions

Planning Design Studio is searching for talented, self motivated, highly skilled individuals interested in joining a dynamic design team in St. Louis, Missouri. We are a growing firm with significant experience in completing visioning studies, concept/master planning through final design and construction documents. Team members have received 14 ASLA chapter design awards over the last fourteen years for urban design, site planning/design, park/open space/greenways, campus planning, waterfront development, transportation enhancements and natural resource projects. We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our clients.

The PDS office is located in the historic Raeder Place Building overlooking the Mississippi River on Laclede�s Landing in downtown Saint Louis. The genesis of PDS originated from the Harland Bartholomew firm, a pioneer and nationally recognized leader in the planning, design and construction of community projects. PDS continues this philosophy into a new separate entity, focusing our practice to provide creative, practical and sustainable solutions to our clients� most challenging projects.

Entry Level Landscape Architect, 1 to 3 Years of Experience: Applicants should have strong design, CADD, and graphic presentation skills (including Photoshop). Bachelor/Masters degree in Landscape Architecture.

Mid Level Landscape Architect/Urban Designer, 3 to 5 Years of Experience: Applicants should have strong analytical, planning, design, CADD, communication, graphic and some project management skills. Bachelor/Masters degree in Landscape Architecture. Professional Registration not required but interest in pursuing is a plus.

PDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers an excellent working environment, challenging work assignments, attractive benefits and competitive salary structure.

Contact Information: For immediate consideration, please email your resume and examples of your work to PDS at: andrewfranke@planningdesignstudio.com

Park Planner II
St. Charles, MO (Exp. 11/5/08)

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position and includes a full range of benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and employee health, dental, life, disability and retirement insurance programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Produces conceptual plans for proposed and existing parks to be used in developing awareness of projects, communicating objectives, and building support. Finalizes park master plans after review and comment on conceptual plans by staff and public. Assists with development of designs, construction plans and specifications and bid documents in cooperation with staff and engineering/architectural firms. Works closely with outside contractors and monitors projects for quality control. Performs final assessment and inspection prior to completion and acceptance of said projects. Physically inventories and analyzes natural and physical resources in existing and potential park properties by means of on-site assessment, use of aerial photos, contour maps, and other resource materials, then applies inventory information gathered to a matrix of park acquisition priorities. Presents plans and proposals to public groups, administrative staff and council. Gathers and evaluates input from a variety of sources. Produces plans and drawings for in-house park renovation and construction projects. Develops landscape plans for planting projects and enhancements within park settings. Directly supervises and works closely with the Department Horticulturalist and horticultural staff in developing plans for park landscaping projects. Coordinates departmental sign program for information, safety and interpretive purposes. Works closely with County Building, Planning and Zoning, and MIS Departments in developing park plans and constructing park facilities. Assists with the development of the parks capital budget and monitors expenditures of same. Maintains map, plan and construction drawing file system. Responsible for historical documentation for projects, facilities, programs and special events. Provides resource information for the development of grant applications that involve park property or linkage possibilities between recreational facilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires B.S. in landscape architecture, park management or landscape design or related field with three years applied work experience in park planning and park maintenance. Certification from CLARB (Council of Landscaping Architectural Registration Board) preferred. Two year's experience in CAD design using Auto CAD Release 14 or newer, ARCview and GIS experience desired. Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Knowledge of park maintenance practices and procedures. Ability to draft park designs using CAD and GIS systems. Ability to clearly communicate design concepts to staff, administration and council in private and public settings. Ability to read and understand survey data to calculate cut and fill, elevations, drainage patterns and slope as these components relate to design. Ability to use discretion, tact and diplomacy in evaluating park acquisition and development plans.
TO APPLY: Please submit application to the St. Charles County HR Department; 201 N. Second, Rm. 519, St. Charles MO 63301 or fax to 636-949-7322. To apply on line, visit our website at www.sccmo.org <http://www.sccmo.org/>. Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied. For more information please call the HR Dept. from 8:00 am � 5:00 pm at 636-949-7320.

Please call the Job Hotline at 636-949-7320 or check our website at www.sccmo.org to learn of other employment opportunities and/or to check the status of other vacancies for which you have applied. This service is available 24 hours a day.
St. Charles County is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol free work place. A pre- employment drug test is required for all positions.
Posted 10/2/07 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pay Grade 11

Historic Site Survey for National Park Service
Nationwide (Exp. 12/20/08)

2008 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ARCHITECTS * LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS * HISTORIANS * ENGINEERS

SUMMER JOBS WITH HABS/HAER/HALS
The Heritage Documentation Programs (Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey), a division of the National Park Service, seeks applications from qualified individuals for summer employment documenting historic sites and structures of architectural, engineering and landscape significance throughout the country. Duties involve on-site field work and the preparation of measured and interpretive drawings and written historical reports for the HABS/HAER/HALS Collection at the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. Projects last twelve weeks, beginning in May/June. Salaries range from approximately $6,000 to approximately $11,000 for the summer, depending on job responsibility, locality of the project, and level of experience. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.

Applications Due: February 4, 2008 (postmark date).
Application forms and detailed information can be found on our web site:
http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/summer.html

Landscape Architects - Entry and Junior Level
St. Louis, MO (Exp. 1/14/09)

As providers of planning, landscape architecture, and urban design services, The HOK Planning Group shapes places that people care about--places that endure. The Planning Group functions as a nimble, entrepreneurial unit of 150 employees worldwide within HOK. We are a group of committed and diverse professionals who transcend geographical boundaries and collaborate across disciplines, working together to create the best solutions for our clients and the environment. We want you to help build our studio.

Skills Required: Candidates:
- Should have a bachelor�s degree in Landscape Architecture � Master�s Degree a plus.
- Should have 3-5 (Junior)/ 0-3 (Entry) years of working experience.
- Should be able to work in a team with good graphic and verbal communication skills.
- Should have a range of role experience in design management.
- Should be outgoing, self-motivated, well organized and interested in travel.
- Should have a proficiency in Adobe Suite, CAD, Microsoft Suite and 3-D Technologies.
- Should be excited and willing to contribute to a variety of landscape architecture, planning and urban design projects with an emphasis on creative problem solving.
- Having an interest and/or experience with Healthcare planning and design a plus.

Education Requirements: Bachelor�s degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture and a Master�s Degree in Urban Design

*Please note that while you should apply for this position at www.hok.com/carreers, a separate resume / graphic portfolio of your work should be submitted to hpg.opportunities@hok.com

or mailed to:

HOK Planning Group
211 N Broadway, Suite 700
St Louis, MO 63102.

Travel Required: Yes
Date Posted: January 11, 2008
Job Contact Information
HOK
Jessie Self
Phone: 314.754.4103
Fax: 314.754.6073
Email: hpg.opportunities@hok.com