Landscape Architect III

Position Title:

Landscape Architect III

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience. Licensed Landscape Architect in the State of Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the selection, availability, and management needs of common regional landscaping trees, schrubs, grasses, and perennials.

Proficient in ArchGis software, autocad, bluebeam, and adobe suite.

Experience managing a small team.

Job Description:

Summary

Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Landscape Architect III to provide design services for Iowa State University campus facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Designs and develops concepts, plans, and cost estimates for campus hardscape and landscape projects to improve site function, improve safety, enhance campus character and aesthetics, and support experiential learning.
• Reviews schematic design, design development, construction plans, specifications, details, and design submittals for university physical facilities to ensure compliance with project program, Iowa State University standards, and state and federal regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Provides advice and professional expertise on the design, installation, and maintenance of campus landscape and hardscape elements.
• Researches and develops campus construction standards, planting details, and best management practices for storm water management and pavement preservation.
• Responsible for campus signage (directory, Building and parking signs).
• Maintains inventories and maps of the campus landscape including plant material, site furnishings, bike parking, roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and Cemetery.
• Organizes, manages, and records sustainable campus tree programs such as TreeCycle and Tree Campus USA. Provides graphics for online campus map and university maps.
• Represents Iowa State University in cemetery matters with faculty, staff and their families, funeral homes, and the public. Interfaces with student organizations, student government and faculty committees on outdoor installation proposals as FPM representative.
• Interviews, hires, and supervises Landscape Design Services student employees.

The successful candidate will possess a Professional Landscape Architect licensure in the State of Iowa. This role requires good communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high-level of professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals.

Facilities Planning and Management is a service organization working to enrich, support and preserve the Iowa State University campus. We are composed of more than 450 full-time and a large number of student employees dedicated to trades, support and professional services to the University. The term "facilities" refers to all the buildings, grounds, walks, drives, parking lots, and utility systems belonging to ISU, which means our staff covers nearly every facet of campus. We are dedicated professionals with very diverse skills working to provide the University community with a safe, comfortable and usable campus environment.

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS810

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by April 26, 2026.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

April 13, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R18971