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may 2008
Preservation Landscape Architect / Planner

Heritage Landscapes, Preservation Landscape Architects & Planners, Charlotte, VT and Norwalk, CT, the leading firm in cultural landscape preservation, is seeking qualified landscape architects (BLA or MLA) to participate in exciting and challenging projects of cultural and historical importance. The specialized practice of the firm encompasses historic preservation planning, implementation and management of cultural landscapes for municipal and national parks, parkways, museums, institutions, historic sites, battlefields, estates, and other historic properties. Currently we have over twenty great projects underway in Bronx, NY, Shelburne, VT, Pittsburgh, PA, Fort Wayne, IN, Washington DC, New Orleans, LA and elsewhere addressing stewardship of historic and natural resources in cultural landscapes. Patricia M. O’Donnell, FASLA, AICP principal, is based in Charlotte, VT. Peter Viteretto, ASLA, Senior Associate, heads the Norwalk, CT office.

Applicants of all levels of experience will be considered; however, interest and experience in preservation landscape architecture and planning is required. All candidates must have sound organizational and communication skills, be highly motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team. Research, writing, and computer skills in AutoCAD, Adobe design applications, and word-processing are required. We upgrade our programs regularly and currently use the AutoCAD 2008 platform. Applicants with several years of experience should demonstrate increasing levels of professional responsibility, successful project management, and development of contract drawings and construction administration skills.

This position is for the Charlotte, Vermont office only. Salary is negotiated and commensurate with experience. A minimum two-year duration is expected and long-term commitment is preferred. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest indicating historic preservation background, résumé, writing sample, and work samples to the address below via email or US Mail:

Carrie Mardorf
Heritage Landscapes, Preservation Landscape Architect & Planners
PO Box 321, Charlotte, VT 05445
Phone: 802-425-4330
Fax: 802-425-4558
Email: mardorf@heritagelandscapes.cc