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Senior Landscape Architect (may underfill as Landscape Architect)

Waukesha County · Waukesha, WI · $27.49–$53.71 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Walk me through a park or public space project you designed from site study to construction.

What they are checking: Whether they have taken real projects through every stage the posting lists, not just the design phase.

Tell me about a time a contractor didn't build what was in the plans. How did you resolve it?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage construction issues firmly and fairly to protect quality and budget.

What would you do

A bid comes in well over your estimate. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can find out why and adjust scope or specs without losing the project's core value.

You're presenting a park plan at a public meeting and neighbors are upset about a new parking lot. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can listen, explain tradeoffs and adapt plans while staying calm in front of the public.

About the work

How do you prepare a cost estimate and justification statement for a capital budget request?

What they are checking: Whether they can build credible estimates and explain value in a way that wins funding from county committees.

You'd prepare construction drawings showing alignment, gradient, profile and cross sections. How do you balance grading and drainage with landscape values?

What they are checking: Whether they can make practical engineering choices while protecting the look and feel of a park.

What experience do you have with state and federal grant applications and reimbursement claims, such as Wisconsin DNR or federal recreation funds?

What they are checking: Whether they can bring in outside money and handle the paperwork that comes with it.

What design software do you use for site plans and construction documents?

What they are checking: Whether they are fluent in tools like AutoCAD or GIS that produce the county's plans and maps.

How do you decide which trees and shrubs to specify for a Wisconsin park setting?

What they are checking: Whether they choose plants that survive local climate, need little upkeep and fit the site.

How would you evaluate a property the county is thinking of acquiring for parkland?

What they are checking: Whether they can do land use analysis that weighs access, ecology, cost and future development.

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The full job description

As published by Waukesha County.

SALARY RANGE $27.49 - $53.71 WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS 1. Makes site studies and prepares reports relating to the maintenance and development of park sites. 2. Prepares preliminary project plans, cost estimates, and justification statements for operation and capital budgets. 3. Prepares complete plans and specifications for construction projects such as park structures, parking lots and picnic areas, and tree and shrub plantings. 4. Prepares site plans, specifications, request for proposals, bid documents, cost estimates, purchase orders, contracts, and funding applications for approved park projects. 5. Prepares applications and reimbursement claims for state and federal funded programs. 6. Prepares construction drawings showing the alignment, gradient, profile, and cross sections, and evaluates the relationships of these elements to landscape values. 7. Performs field work such as site investigation, field surveys, and project layout. 8. Prepares maps and drawings and required reports for potential land acquisitions, development, and maintenance. 9. Prepares land use analysis studies. 10. Manages and coordinates park development projects. 11. Prepares a variety of studies and reports for presentations to county and public committees and groups. 12. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the staff, other organizations, and the public. 13. Performs other duties as required. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION The department may choose to fill this position as a Senior Landscape Architect. To view the full classification specification for Senior Landscape Architect click here . The 2026 salary range for Senior Landscape Architect is: $38.69 - $53.71 Senior Landscape Architect Minimum Training & Experience Requirements 1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field. 2. Three (3) years of responsible work experience in landscape architecture, civil engineering, architecture, or construction management work. 3. Licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Landscape Architect, Professional Engineer, or Architect preferred. The department may choose to fill this position as a Landscape Architect. To view the full classification specification for Landscape Architect click here . The 2026 salary range for Landscape Architect is: $27.49 - $38.19 Landscape Architect Minimum Training & Experience Requirements 1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a closely related field. Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards. Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic. About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs. EEO: Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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