Landscape Coordinator

CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Please note:

The Final date to receive applications may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any changes to the recruitment timeline will be communicated to all who have initiated an application or submitted one.

COMPENSATION

Annual Pay Range: $ 70,451.55 - $ 89,272.08

Hourly Pay Range: $ 33.870939 - $ 42.919271

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on the candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position. This position is classified as a Building Maintenance Coordinator.

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County Facilities Management seeks an experienced, motivated Landscape Coordinator to help maintain and enhance the county's diverse outdoor spaces. This position plays a critical role in preserving the safety, functionality, appearance, and long-term value of county properties by planning, coordinating, and overseeing landscape maintenance, irrigation systems, and grounds improvement projects.

As the county's subject matter expert for landscape operations, you will oversee contractors, conduct site inspections, identify maintenance and repair needs, and manage projects from concept through completion. You will develop scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets while coordinating procurement activities and ensuring work meets county standards. This role also offers the chance to apply technical expertise in landscape design, irrigation, drainage, pest management, and asset management, supporting both ongoing maintenance and future improvements.

We are seeking a professional who combines strong technical knowledge with experience in project management and contractor coordination. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing fieldwork, planning, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. At Clackamas County, this role offers visible impact on the public spaces and facilities that serve our community every day.

If you are ready to apply your landscape and irrigation expertise in a role that combines technical problem-solving, project leadership, and public service, we encourage you to apply.

Required

Minimum Qualifications /Transferrable

Skills:

* * A minimum of five (5) years of experience in commercial landscape, including plant selection, installation, pruning, soil management, and pest diagnosis, that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position

* Experience planning and preparing cost estimates, organize, coordinate and functionally oversee landscape operations and equipment installation projects

* Experience preparing and administering project budgeting, cost control, and reporting

* Knowledge of shrubs, grass, and tree anatomy, selection, installation, response to damage, soil characteristics, pruning techniques and diagnosis of pest problems in a commercial landscape

* Knowledge, demonstrated through work history, of landscape design that includes: planning, basic drafting skills, grading, drainage, and site planning for landscape, grounds, and irrigation lines

* Knowledge of irrigation principles, understanding and design of drainage systems

* Ability to repair and maintain valves, install and initialize…