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Landscape Architects

SOC 17-1012.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Speaking

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Writing

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Operations Analysis

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Design

4.8

Building and Construction

4.3

English Language

4.1

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Public Safety and Security

3.8

Administration and Management

3.8

Mathematics

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Key Tasks

1Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.

2Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.

3Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.

4Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.

5Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.

Also Known As

Designer Director of Landscape Architecture and Planning Environment Friendly Landscape Designer Environmental Designer Environmental Planner Exterior Designer Golf Course Architect Golf Course Designer Indoor Landscape Architect Land Planner