- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Landscape Architects spend a lot of their time Communicating with Persons Outside Organization. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension, Written Expression, and Oral Expression. Landscape Architects are typically characterized as being Artistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Design, Geography, and Building and Construction and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Operations Analysis.
Work Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Developing and Building Teams
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Selling or Influencing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Processing Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Interacting With Computers
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Training and Teaching Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Handling and Moving Objects
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Visualization
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Speech Clarity
Near Vision
Speech Recognition
Far Vision
Number Facility
Flexibility of Closure
Selective Attention
Mathematical Reasoning
Time Sharing
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Depth Perception
Speed of Closure
Visual Color Discrimination
Memorization
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Hearing Sensitivity
Manual Dexterity
Multilimb Coordination
Auditory Attention
Interests
Artistic
Investigative
Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Social
Knowledge
Design
Geography
Building and Construction
Customer and Personal Service
Engineering and Technology
Sales and Marketing
Administration and Management
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Biology
Mathematics
Fine Arts
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Sociology and Anthropology
Law and Government
Education and Training
Clerical
Physics
History and Archeology
Communications and Media
Transportation
Psychology
Philosophy and Theology
Chemistry
Economics and Accounting
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Foreign Language
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Wages
California
$78,180
Nevada
$73,690
Idaho
$72,710
Massachusetts
$72,080
Tennessee
$71,740
Maine
$70,750
Connecticut
$69,440
Alaska
$69,250
Maryland
$67,920
New Hampshire
$67,010
Colorado
$66,330
Florida
$65,330
Michigan
$65,190
Utah
$63,650
New York
$63,320
Wisconsin
$62,910
District of Columbia
$62,450
North Carolina
$60,620
Illinois
$60,500
Minnesota
$59,650
Nebraska
$59,140
Oregon
$58,940
Washington
$58,680
Texas
$58,680
Ohio
$57,470
Indiana
$56,980
Arizona
$56,770
Hawaii
$56,010
Louisiana
$55,470
Virginia
$55,280
Pennsylvania
$54,640
South Carolina
$53,070
South Dakota
$52,990
Delaware
$52,720
New Jersey
$51,470
Kansas
$50,900
Georgia
$50,590
Arkansas
$50,280
Missouri
$49,830
Iowa
$49,390
Wyoming
$48,690
Montana
$47,810
Mississippi
$46,540
Kentucky
$45,300
North Dakota
$44,560
Oklahoma
$39,100
Alabama
$37,140
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Operations Analysis
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Speaking
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Evaluation
Active Learning
Service Orientation
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Persuasion
Science
Time Management
Monitoring
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Analysis
Negotiation
Learning Strategies
Mathematics
Instructing
Management of Financial Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Management of Material Resources
Operation and Control
Technology Design
Troubleshooting
Programming
Work Values
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Relationships
Support
Work Styles
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Innovation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Self Control
Leadership
Persistence
Independence
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Work With Work Group or Team
Letters and Memos
Freedom to Make Decisions
Time Pressure
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Contact With Others
Level of Competition
Spend Time Sitting
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Decision Making
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Physical Proximity
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Consequence of Error
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Duration of Typical Work Week
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Degree of Automation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Work Schedules
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession