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About the Role: Landscape Architecture

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. is seeking a Landscape Architecture professional to join their team in Dhahran, Eastern Province. This full-time position involves directing research, experiments, and providing expert guidance across various aspects of land use, horticulture, and agricultural product management.

Role Summary

The individual in this role will lead initiatives related to land use optimization, plant variety selection, and efficient nursery operations. Key responsibilities also include advising on agricultural and horticultural product management, contributing to community projects, developing staff training programs, and conducting detailed soil studies to enhance overall operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct research and experiments to identify land use problems, suitable plant varieties, and techniques for nursery operations.
• Determine optimal methods for planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting agricultural and horticultural products, including pest and weed management.
• Provide guidance on planning and developing community projects, and develop programs for quality landscaping designs, effective implementation, and possible cost reduction.
• Guide programs for training staff personnel on the latest agricultural and horticultural technology or methodologies, including plant insect and pest control.
• Study soil characteristics and develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or other technologies.
• Design work programs for implementation by Gardening, Landscaping, and Nursery personnel.
• Review and advise staff on their duties, and prepare periodic reports for supervisory review regarding work performance.
• Coordinate and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs to control horticultural and agricultural pests in all landscaped areas, including residences.
• Advise and instruct on plant pest control, conduct surveys, collect samples, and study plant pests and materials to improve control efforts.

Strategic Contributions

This position requires a strategic approach to improving agricultural and horticultural practices. The role involves continuous engagement in research, developing innovative solutions for pest management, and fostering staff capabilities through structured training programs. Contributions will directly impact the quality and efficiency of landscaping and agricultural operations within the company's scope.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of professional experience in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in land use, plant science, nursery operations, and agricultural/horticultural product management.
• Proven ability to direct research, develop programs, and provide expert guidance.

Employment Details

This is a full-time position based in Dhahran, Eastern Province. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.