Salary: $81,606.00 - $126,469.00 Annually
Location : Dorothea DIx Park, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: PRCR - Resources
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Hiring Range: $81,606.00 - $104,038.00
Job DescriptionThe Dix Park Team within the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is recruiting a
Senior Landscape Architect to support the implementation of the Dix Park Master Plan. The Senior Landscape Architect will oversee multiple projects, be accountable for budget management and procurement, direct consultant teams, and engage with senior staff in other departments as a project leader. This position will oversee the design and delivery of major planning studies and capital improvement projects at Dix Park, which may include landscape development, stream restoration, adaptive reuse, environmental remediation, and recreational space making.
The Senior Landscape Architect will engage both internal staff and external stakeholders, including the Dix Park Commission, Stewardship Committee, and the Dix Park Conservancy. This position will also work across a broad array of city, county, state, and federal agencies, nonprofits, and other partners.
About You:The ideal candidate will possess a diverse set of technical skills, a deep knowledge of relevant best practices and trends, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and superior project management skills, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize competing deadlines. They will further support ongoing park improvement projects and planning and development projects adjacent to the park.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Leads and coordinates the work of a team of employees; guiding, directing, prioritizing deliverables
- Works with consultants and contractors to manage the planning, design, and construction of development projects
- Reviews project documents such as design drawings and specifications, engineering calculations, and shop drawings for permitting compliance
- Manages project budgets and vendor contracts for consultants and contractors
- Represents the City and the Department and serves as liaison to committees, boards, commissions, strategic initiatives, citizen groups and other governmental agencies
- Participates in City and Department-wide team activities working on specific issues and assignments
- Identifies, develops, implements, and maintains processes and practices that support effective, comprehensive, and meaningful citizen engagement
- Creates, maintains and updates website content, newsletters, graphics, presentation materials, project fact sheets, surveys, and various outreach materials
- Compiles and analyzes data on site conditions and prepares site plans, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for project development
- Develops bid documents, obtains permits, prepares all necessary contract forms and documents, and manages the bidding process
- Performs construction administration including coordinating contract execution, reviewing pay applications, approving change orders, and conducting project close-out
- Inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with project specifications; to approve quality of materials and work; and to advise clients and construction personnel on project needs and procedures
- Conducts research and special studies pertaining to Park and Greenway facility development, maintenance, regulations and ordinances
Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field; 3 to 5 years' experience in landscape design or related work;
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licensing and Certifications:- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Registered Professional Landscape Architect
Additional InformationKnowledge Of:- Principles, practices, and methods of landscape architecture
- Project management principles and practices
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
- Customer service principles
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
Skill In:- Leadership and guiding the work of others
- Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and reviewing work performed
- Providing project management, organization and logistics coordination
- Authoring and editing complex reports and documents
- Facilitating group discussions and building consensus
- Monitoring compliance with applicable plans, standards, regulations, and contracts
- Monitoring progress in the construction process
Ability To:- Coordinate and oversee project planning and the design process
- Review project proposals and technical documents provided by design and construction consultants
- Develop plans and specifications including layout, grading, drainage, planting plans and associated details
- Preparing written specifications and design manuals for review by contractors for a wide variety of project disciplines
- Analyze site data for distillation into the design process
ADA and Other Requirements:Work Environment and Physical Effort:Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work Environment:Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in an outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), construction site, or in a vehicle.
Working Exposures:Employees may occasionally be exposed to extreme heat (above 100 degrees) or extreme cold (below 32 degrees).
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:
https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefitsThe City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are
not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01
Please select your highest level of education completed.
- Some high school
- High school diploma (or GED)
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD or other professional degree
02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in landscape design or a related field?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 6 years
- 6 to less than 7 years
- 7 to less than 8 years
- 8 to less than 9 years
- 9 to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
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Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
- Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
- I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
- No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.
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Are you currently a registered Professional Landscape Architect?
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
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