Landscape Architect

Job Posting Title:

Landscape Architect

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Hiring Department:

Campus Operations

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Youll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If youre the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, youll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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Purpose

The Landscape Architect plays a crucial role in shaping and maintaining the University of Texas campus landscape by collaborating closely with leadership, stakeholders, and project teams. This position provides expert guidance on landscape design, adherence to standards, requests and sustainability initiatives while supporting broader campus planning efforts. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, communicative, and adaptable, readily accepting feedback and working collaboratively to enhance the universitys outdoor spaces.

This role requires a commitment to excellence, adaptability, and a willingness to receive constructive feedback to continuously improve landscape design and planning across campus. While the Landscape Architect plays a key role in shaping projects, final decisions will be made in coordination with leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project Collaboration & Review - Attend capital project and planning meetings related to new campus landscapes and renovations, providing informed feedback to ensure designs align with university expectations, current construction standards, and sustainability goals.
• Landscape Design & Implementation - Develop thoughtful and aesthetically cohesive campus landscape designs while working closely with CGL leadership and contractors to oversee installations. Ensure all design specifications are met and the original design intent is maintained.
• Budget & Project Tracking - Monitor project budgets, costs, and progress through the campus work order management system. Provide timely updates to CGL leadership to support data-driven decision-making.
• Technical & Site Plan Review - Serve as the lead departmental technical reviewer for site plans, collaborating with internal reviewers and subject matter experts. Assess building projects for their impact on campus landscapes and contribute to the development of construction specifications. Provide cost estimates and ensure designs align with the campus master plan, aesthetics, local ecosystem, water conservation efforts, and native plant integration.
• Administrative & Compliance Duties - Adhere to university policies by maintaining an acceptable driver rating, completing routine paperwork, logging vehicle mileage, and verifying daily labor and work orders through UT Works.
• Other duties as Assigned - Engage in collaborative efforts with Campus Operations departments, faculty, students, and staff. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to support university-wide initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture with formal coursework in horticulture. Professional licensure as a landscape architect (PLA or RLA), or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months. At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of horticulture or landscape architecture. Candidate should demonstrate strong skills in landscape design, site planning, sustainability, construction, and environmental stewardship. Must be proficient in software such as AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling tools like SketchUp. Effective project management abilities and strong communication skills and experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and departments. Familiarity with institutional campus environments and sustainable landscape practices.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, or related field. Currently holds professional licensure as a landscape architect (PLA or RLA). Professional experience in campus landscapes, institutional projects, or public sector work. A solid understanding of applicable codes and construction standards, construction processes, technical specifications, ADA compliance, stormwater management, and green infrastructure. More than 5 years of professional experience in the field of horticulture or landscape architecture. Familiarity with university campus environments, historic preservation, and urban planning. Related professional certifications, licensures, and qualifications.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$100,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniform or PPE
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemical fumes
• Standard office
• Biohazards/chemicals
• Electrical/mechanical
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

• 40 hours per week, 6 am - 2:30 pm

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Applicant must present at least 3 but no more than 5 recent projects they have completed.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The universitys company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.