Senior Landscape Maintenance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $93,625.86 - $125,825.32 Annually
Location : Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Job Number: 26-03105(NC)
Department: Parks
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Provide specialized architectural and/or urban design and landscape architecture services; prepares programs, documents, correspondence and presentations related to architectural and/or urban design and landscape architecture projects; serves as a liaison between the City, contractors and other related groups in order to help see a project through to completion; supervises the work of subordinate personnel.
Additional information related to the Position
The Senior Landscape Architect (LA) is needed within the Planning and Design Division to strengthen project delivery, improve design consistency, and maintain the quality of Cincinnati Parks assets across the entire park system.
Specifically, this position will:

• Protect the quality and character of Park assets. The Senior Landscape Architect will help ensure that renovation and capital investments preserve the high standards associated with Cincinnati Parks. This requires an understanding of the historical significance of park facilities and landscapes, combined with a creative and practical vision for appropriate improvements and enhancements.
• Promote consistent design standards across the Park system. The LA will provide professional design leadership to ensure that design approaches, materials, site elements, and overall project articulation are applied consistently and appropriately. Design decisions will consider the scale and size of each facility, its intended purpose and function, surrounding conditions, and the unique needs of the users being served.
• Improve project quality and delivery. By providing dedicated landscape architecture expertise within Planning and Design, the position will support more efficient project development, improve coordination throughout the design process, and help ensure projects move from concept through implementation with appropriate technical and design oversight.
• Strengthen communication throughout the design process. The Senior Landscape Architect will support transparent and consistent communication during all phases of project development with residents, community stakeholders, internal Parks staff, consultants, and leadership. This will help ensure expectations, design decisions, project impacts, and anticipated outcomes are clearly communicated.

Overall, the Senior Landscape Architect will provide the specialized design expertise necessary to help Cincinnati Parks deliver thoughtful, durable, historically sensitive, and high-quality improvements that support both current community needs and the long-term stewardship of the Park system.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be -required.)
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of architecture and/or urban design and landscape design theory.
Auto CAD programs and their use.
Landscape materials and practices.
Facility management principles.
Construction -materials -and -methods.
Cost estimation; budget management procedures.
Principles of management, supervision and -training.
Ability to:
Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Create -drafting/architectural/landscape architectural -drawings.
Estimate costs and time requirements of construction requirements.
Prepare contract documents, specifications, requests for proposals and other documents.
Manage construction and landscape installation projects.
Work with a wide range of people, from construction workers to community leaders.
Analyze and solve complex -problems.
Make architectural presentations to the -public.
Use computer office applications to prepare necessary documents and correspondence.
Manage, supervise and train subordinate personnel; assign work to subordinate -personnel.
Required Education and Experience
(Please attach your transcripts, résumé, and cover letter to your application for review.)
PROMOTIONAL:
Each applicant must have three years experience with the City of Cincinnati as an Architecture Intern plus a Bachelor's degree (five- or six-year track) from an accredited college or university in architecture.
OPEN:
Each applicant must have a Bachelor's degree (four-year to six-year track) from an accredited college or university in architecture or landscape architecture. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, Ohio registration must be obtained during the probationary period.
OTHER REOURIEMENTS
Possession of an architectural license by the Ohio State Board of Examiners of Architects as Professional Architect or possession of a landscape architecture license.
Possession of a valid Driver's License.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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This Noncompetitive position includes an evaluation of the applications to determine if the applicants meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the "Required Education and Experience" section. A Noncompetitive process may also consist of other components, such as a qualifying test, to determine if the applicant is able to perform the duties of the position. Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration. Please review the "Required Education and Experience" section for additional information.

• I have read and understand the statement.

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Please indicate the basis under which you are applying for this position.

• Promotional - I am a current City of Cincinnati employee and believe I meet the promotional qualifications.
• Open - I am applying based on the open competitive qualifications.
• Neither of the above.

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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience with the City of Cincinnati as an Architecture Intern?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable - I am applying under the Open qualifications.

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f you answered "Yes" to Question 2, please provide your City of Cincinnati job title(s), department/division, dates of employment, and a brief description of your responsibilities.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable - I am applying under the Promotional qualifications

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If you answered "Yes" to Question 6, please provide the name of the college or university, degree earned, major or field of study, and the date the degree was awarded.
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Please provide the name of the college or university, degree earned, major or field of study, and the date the degree was awarded, and attach a copy of your transcript or other documentation necessary to verify the qualifying degree.
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Which of the following best describes your current professional licensure?

• I currently possess an Ohio Professional Architect license.
• I currently possess an Ohio Landscape Architect license.
• I possess an architectural or landscape architecture license in another state but am not currently registered in Ohio.
• I do not currently possess an architectural or landscape architecture license.

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If you currently possess a professional architectural or landscape architecture license, please provide the type of license, licensing state, license number, and expiration date.
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If you are not currently registered in Ohio, are you able and willing to obtain the required Ohio registra