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Occupational Report
for Landscape Architects (17-1012)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Plan and design land areas for such projects as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
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Employment Outlook
for Landscape Architects
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
Employment in this occupation in 2010 was somewhat smaller than the statewide average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020.Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Landscape Architects
There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web
for Landscape Architects
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 2 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 2
are listed below.
| Job Title |
Date Posted |
Location |
Employer |
| Landscape Math |
4/29/13 |
Portland |
Portland Community College |
| Landscape Math |
4/25/13 |
Portland |
Portland Community College |
State of Oregon License Information
for Landscape Architects
Industries of Employment
for Landscape Architects
Industry
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Ownership |
2010
Employment |
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
199 |
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Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
|
Private |
192 |
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Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
33 |
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Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
33 |
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Services to Buildings and Dwellings
|
Private |
33 |
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Federal Government (Non-Postal)
|
Federal |
12 |
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Public Administration
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Local |
13 |
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Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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Local |
13 |
Educational Requirements
for Landscape Architects
Workers typically need a Bachelor's degree to enter this occupation. Those with a Master's degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market. In addition, an internship or residency is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.
Skills
for Landscape Architects
- Apply Basic Engineering Principles
- Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
- Apply Field Notes To Detailed Technical Drawings
- Apply Graphic Arts Techniques
- Apply Horticultural Techniques
- Apply Regulations To Surveying And Construction Activities
- Apply Structural And Safety Principles To Buildings And Other Construction Projects
- Apply Urban Design Theory
- Bid Engineering, Construction Or Extraction Projects
- Design And Lay Out Construction Projects
- Draw Prototypes And Plans To Scale
- Estimate Time Needed For Project
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Interpret Maps For Architecture, Construction And Civil Engineering
- Interpret Property Documents
- Judge Soil Conditions
- Make Presentations
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Prepare Cost Estimates For Construction Related Projects
- Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
- Research And Apply Land Use Regulations
- Research Property Records
- Translate Design Specifications To Cost Estimates
- Use Algebra
- Use Calculus
- Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
- Use Computer Design And Graphics Software
- Use Geometry
- Use Gis Software
- Use Project Management Techniques
- Use Trigonometry
- Visualize Spatial Relationships In Construction And Mapping
- Work As A Team Member
- Write Project Or Bid Proposals
Schools and Training Providers
for Landscape Architects
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Landscape Architects
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Landscape Architects matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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