Total 1 Others level Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Aurora

JOB LOCATION

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $22.89 - $28.61/ hourly

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. 

The deadline to submit applications is March 25, 2024. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

This position is an exciting opportunity to impact Aurora Water’s conservation efforts by providing practical and aesthetic water-wise landscape designs for our customers. Aurora Water is seeking a professional or student with strong landscape design skills and knowledge of Colorado or Front Range appropriate water-wise plants.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs design consultations for Aurora Water customers

• Consults with customers on the design process and other conservation programs

• Responsible for managing design schedule with customers

• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Mid-level Landscape Architecture or Landscape Design studies completed

Experience: 

• At least 1 year of experience completing residential water-wise landscape designs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience completing commercial/multi-family water-wise landscape designs preferred but not required

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of water-wise landscape design principles

• Knowledge of Colorado or Front Range appropriate water-wise plant species and characteristics

Skills: 

• Strong design skills

• Skilled in AutoCAD

• Skilled in hand drafting

• Strong customer service and communication skills

Abilities: 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Landscape Designer certification preferred but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequently works the entire shift at a desk using a computer

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work that involves moving no more than 10 pounds at a time

• Clear vision to read and interpret documents

• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and customers

• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard

Work Environment:

• Works primarily indoors in a clean office environment

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, and AutoCAD

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.