Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2024-038 DE
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 03/22/2024
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER (OPEN)
FILING OF APPLICATION:
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, March 29, 2024
UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, April 11, 2024. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, April 11, 2024
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $15.33 - $35.70 per hour
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.
Examples of Duties
Under the supervision of the Section Chief of Site Development, prepares landscape architectural drawings, presentation drawings, and contract construction documents for the improvement or rehabilitation of various City park and recreation site developments. Candidate must be capable of completing preliminary and final design, cost estimates, reports or studies, and contract construction administration responsibilities of same. Assists in the preparation and development of park and recreation capital improvement/rehabilitation master plans, studies, assessments and reports. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, or Landscape Technology is preferred. Two years of full time paid experience in a landscape architectural, engineering, or construction office performing the duties related to this position is required. Must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD 2-D, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite programs. Should have working knowledge of project planning software as well as good written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational skills to handle multiple projects at the same time is highly desirable.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
RESIDENCY CREDIT
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
? A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:
https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
