Landscape Architects
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.
- Tasks
- 19 tasks19 core
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-1012.00SOC 2018: 17-1012
What the work is made of
All 19 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.Core taskTask 18470Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 2. Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.Core taskTask 20369Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 3. Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.Core taskTask 20375Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 4. Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.Core taskTask 20373Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 5. Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.Core taskTask 20371Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 6. Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.Core taskTask 20372Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 7. Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.Core taskTask 20376Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 8. Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.Core taskTask 20374Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 9. Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.Core taskTask 20370Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 10. Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.Core taskTask 19598Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 11. Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects.Core taskTask 20379Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 12. Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors.Core taskTask 20380Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 13. Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities.Core taskTask 20378Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 14. Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.Core taskTask 19597Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 15. Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time.Core taskTask 20381Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 16. Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.Core taskTask 19599Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 17. Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.Core taskTask 20377Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 18. Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned.Core taskTask 20382Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 19. Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.Core taskTask 19600Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-1012
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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