Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
Work Activities
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Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
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Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
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Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
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Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
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Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
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Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
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Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.
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Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.
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Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
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Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
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Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects.
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Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors.
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Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities.
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Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
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Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time.
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Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
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Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.
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Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned.
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Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Education
Bachelor's degree
- Work Experience
No work experience
- Training
Internship/residency
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Artistic:
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
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Attention to Detail
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Dependability
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Integrity
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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Cooperation
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Initiative
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Notebook computers
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Global positioning system GPS receiver
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Digital cameras
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Digital camcorders or video cameras
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Desktop computers
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Graphics or photo imaging software
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Document management software
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Desktop publishing software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Computer aided design CAD software
