ENTRY LEVEL

Description: Provides technical support and performs less complex drafting duties. Typically works under the supervision of a master draftsman.

I. Knowledge of Discipline

** additional technical areas:

II. NPS Environmental-Heritage Ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of NPS ethic/policies/mission

Basic knowledge of drafting principles/terminology

Ability to read construction drawings

Ability to create detailed drawings from sketches

Ability to use mathematical formulas in computing areas and for scaling/dimensioning

Knowledge of NPS design process and office procedures

DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL

Description: Provides a wide variety of technical support and services for landscape architectural projects from conceptual planning through construction modification phase. Works mostly independently and coordinates with designers as required.

I. Knowledge of Discipline

** additional technical areas, same as entry level plus:

II. Inter/Intra-Personal Skills

III. NPS Environmental-Heritage Ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Same as entry level plus:

Familiarity with basic landscape architectural concepts/ principles/ practices/methods and materials

FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL

Description: Provides specialized technical support from conception planning through design, construction modification phase of projects. Works on a variety of projects; specializes in one discipline, acts as lead technician.

I. Knowledge of Discipline

II. Inter/Intra-Personal Skills

III. NPS Environmental-Heritage Ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Same as developmental level plus:

Technical knowledge of and ability to apply basic specific landscape architecture and engineering concepts/ principles/practices/methods and materials

Ability to coordinate/organize and manage work within established time frames

Ability to analyze guidelines and resolve problems

Ability to participate as part of a multidisciplinary team and to mentor and guide lower graded employees/coworkers

Knowledge of NPS planning, design, construction and modification process

Familiarity with the contributions/requirements of other disciplines, i.e., civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, and architecture