Abacus
Requisition ID
64896
Requisition Name Creative Graphic Design
Customer TN EC
Quantity Requested 1
Description Tennessee State Parks are growing, and we need a Landscape Architect & Designer to help shape the next generation of parks. This contract position (through Covendis, up to two years) will join the Strategy & Planning team at TDEC, collaborating with State Parks, Natural Areas, Archaeology, and Outdoor Recreation. You'll turn big ideas into site-specific concepts that balance resource protection, visitor experience, and thoughtful design. Work will include both technical design (CAD, GIS, renderings, presentations) and fieldwork in Tennessee's forests, rivers, and open spaces. Typical projects range from trailheads and campgrounds to day-use areas, cabins, and landscape restoration. To apply for this position, please visit https://www.tn.gov/careers. Key Responsibilities Include: • Develop concept and schematic designs (plans, renderings, 3D sketches). • Draft and maintain CAD bases tied to GIS data. • Produce site analyses, alternatives, and phasing plans. • Support public workshops and design charrettes. • Align projects with accessibility standards and TSP brand/design guidelines. • Deliverables include concept alternatives, preferred concepts with phasing, CAD plans, and presentation materials. Preferred Experience & Qualifications: • 5+ years in landscape architecture/design (parks, trails, civic, or campus). • Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp (or similar) and familiar with GIS workflows (shapefiles, georeferencing, exports). • Ability to create concept, schematic, and phasing plans. • Knowledge of ADA/ABA universal design standards. • Willing and able to travel statewide and work outdoors • Portfolio required with conceptual and CAD work (include at least one nature-based project).
Estimated Duration 11/02/2025 - 10/31/2027
Schedule
Days Monday Yes Tuesday Yes Wednesday Yes Thursday Yes Friday Yes Saturday No Sunday No
Hours/Day 7.5
Time Zone CST Shifts Start Time End Time Description ctive Shift 1 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Must be willing to travel Statewide Yes
Location Position Location Hybrid
Address 500 James Robertson Pkwy Davy Crockett Tower Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Custom Fields
Background Verification Minimum Verification Requirements
Please complete the following verification with Accurate/InfoCubic upon candidate's selection.
TN Combined Counties & Statewide Search
Address History Locator National Criminal Record Search Sex Offender Registry Criminal County & Statewide Search - 7 year search, based on residential address history Criminal Federal Search - 7 year search, based on residential address history Global Watch AKAs - Search current name and all additional names
Please review the comments section of this requisition for any additional background check requirements. Break Out Invoice By Breakout Invoice By PO
Qualifications Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Design uto CAD Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others utoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others GIS workflows shapefiles, georeferencing, exports Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others landscape architecture/design 5+ years in parks, trails, civic, or campus Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Portfolio Portfolio required with conceptual and CAD work (include at least one nature-based project). Novice (1-3 Years) Yes Skills Others Willing and able to travel statewide and work outdoors Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Education Others Knowledge of ADA/ABA universal design standards Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes please see the attachment in jobdiva attachment section.
Attachment:
Overview:
Landscape Architect Strategy & Planning Team Salary
Tennessee State Parks are growing, and we need Landscape Architect & Designer to help shape the next generation of parks. This contract position (through Covendis, up to two years) will join the Strategy & Planning team at TDEC, collaborating with State Parks, Natural Areas, Archaeology, and Outdoor Recreation.
You'll turn big ideas into site-specific concepts that balance resource protection, visitor experience, and thoughtful design. Work will include both technical design (CAD, GIS, renderings, presentations) and fieldwork in Tennessee's forests, rivers, and open spaces. Typical projects range from trailheads and campgrounds to day-use areas, cabins, and landscape restoration. To apply for this position, please visit https:// www.tn.gov/careers .
Key Responsibilities Include:
Develop concept and schematic designs (plans, renderings, 3D sketches). Draft and maintain CAD bases tied to GIS data. Produce site analyses, alternatives, and phasing plans. Support public workshops and design charrettes. Align projects with accessibility standards and TSP brand/design guidelines. Deliverables include concept alternatives, preferred concepts with phasing, CAD plans, and presentation materials.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications:
5+ years in landscape architecture/design (parks, trails, civic, or campus). Proficient in utoCAD , Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp (or similar) and familiar with GIS workflows (shapefiles, georeferencing, exports).
Ability to create concept, schematic, nd phasing plans . Knowledge of DA/AB universal design standards. Willing and able to travel statewide nd work outdoors Portfolio required with conceptual and CAD work (include at least one nature-based project).
TDEC is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
Requisition Name Creative Graphic Design
Customer TN EC
Quantity Requested 1
Description Tennessee State Parks are growing, and we need a Landscape Architect & Designer to help shape the next generation of parks. This contract position (through Covendis, up to two years) will join the Strategy & Planning team at TDEC, collaborating with State Parks, Natural Areas, Archaeology, and Outdoor Recreation. You'll turn big ideas into site-specific concepts that balance resource protection, visitor experience, and thoughtful design. Work will include both technical design (CAD, GIS, renderings, presentations) and fieldwork in Tennessee's forests, rivers, and open spaces. Typical projects range from trailheads and campgrounds to day-use areas, cabins, and landscape restoration. To apply for this position, please visit https://www.tn.gov/careers. Key Responsibilities Include: • Develop concept and schematic designs (plans, renderings, 3D sketches). • Draft and maintain CAD bases tied to GIS data. • Produce site analyses, alternatives, and phasing plans. • Support public workshops and design charrettes. • Align projects with accessibility standards and TSP brand/design guidelines. • Deliverables include concept alternatives, preferred concepts with phasing, CAD plans, and presentation materials. Preferred Experience & Qualifications: • 5+ years in landscape architecture/design (parks, trails, civic, or campus). • Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp (or similar) and familiar with GIS workflows (shapefiles, georeferencing, exports). • Ability to create concept, schematic, and phasing plans. • Knowledge of ADA/ABA universal design standards. • Willing and able to travel statewide and work outdoors • Portfolio required with conceptual and CAD work (include at least one nature-based project).
Estimated Duration 11/02/2025 - 10/31/2027
Schedule
Days Monday Yes Tuesday Yes Wednesday Yes Thursday Yes Friday Yes Saturday No Sunday No
Hours/Day 7.5
Time Zone CST Shifts Start Time End Time Description ctive Shift 1 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Must be willing to travel Statewide Yes
Location Position Location Hybrid
Address 500 James Robertson Pkwy Davy Crockett Tower Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Custom Fields
Background Verification Minimum Verification Requirements
Please complete the following verification with Accurate/InfoCubic upon candidate's selection.
TN Combined Counties & Statewide Search
Address History Locator National Criminal Record Search Sex Offender Registry Criminal County & Statewide Search - 7 year search, based on residential address history Criminal Federal Search - 7 year search, based on residential address history Global Watch AKAs - Search current name and all additional names
Please review the comments section of this requisition for any additional background check requirements. Break Out Invoice By Breakout Invoice By PO
Qualifications Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Design uto CAD Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others utoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others GIS workflows shapefiles, georeferencing, exports Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others landscape architecture/design 5+ years in parks, trails, civic, or campus Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Skills Others Portfolio Portfolio required with conceptual and CAD work (include at least one nature-based project). Novice (1-3 Years) Yes Skills Others Willing and able to travel statewide and work outdoors Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes Education Others Knowledge of ADA/ABA universal design standards Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes please see the attachment in jobdiva attachment section.
Attachment:
Overview:
Landscape Architect Strategy & Planning Team Salary
Tennessee State Parks are growing, and we need Landscape Architect & Designer to help shape the next generation of parks. This contract position (through Covendis, up to two years) will join the Strategy & Planning team at TDEC, collaborating with State Parks, Natural Areas, Archaeology, and Outdoor Recreation.
You'll turn big ideas into site-specific concepts that balance resource protection, visitor experience, and thoughtful design. Work will include both technical design (CAD, GIS, renderings, presentations) and fieldwork in Tennessee's forests, rivers, and open spaces. Typical projects range from trailheads and campgrounds to day-use areas, cabins, and landscape restoration. To apply for this position, please visit https:// www.tn.gov/careers .
Key Responsibilities Include:
Develop concept and schematic designs (plans, renderings, 3D sketches). Draft and maintain CAD bases tied to GIS data. Produce site analyses, alternatives, and phasing plans. Support public workshops and design charrettes. Align projects with accessibility standards and TSP brand/design guidelines. Deliverables include concept alternatives, preferred concepts with phasing, CAD plans, and presentation materials.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications:
5+ years in landscape architecture/design (parks, trails, civic, or campus). Proficient in utoCAD , Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp (or similar) and familiar with GIS workflows (shapefiles, georeferencing, exports).
Ability to create concept, schematic, nd phasing plans . Knowledge of DA/AB universal design standards. Willing and able to travel statewide nd work outdoors Portfolio required with conceptual and CAD work (include at least one nature-based project).
TDEC is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.