Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Office Chief, the Senior Landscape Architect, Caltrans, the incumbent develops landscape architectural plans, special provisions and estimates and other support activities in connection with State transportation projects for the Design Branch of the Office of Landscape Architecture (OLA). Incumbent directs the work of OLA staff in landscape architectural project development activities. Supports landscape architecture programs that integrate the highway with the natural, built, and cultural environments in the district. Represents the Office of Landscape Architecture in project development teams with internal and external team members and in public engagement activities for complex transportation improvement projects.

PARF# 04-26-0255 / JC-513123

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Landscape Architect, Caltrans  exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave Oakland, Alameda County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The majority of the work performed will be in a climate-controlled office environment and within a work cubical or work area under  artificial lighting.  The incumbent may be asked to work outdoors conducting field reviews or collecting data. The incumbent would be exposed to  loud noise, dust/dirt, uneven surfaces, airborne particles, extreme weather, elevation, the traveling public, and numerous  environmental hazards including but not limited to snakes, bees, mosquitoes, ticks, scorpions, dogs, and poison oak. Travel, one day  or overnight trips, may be required.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of  the selected candidate.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• This position must have a valid certificate of registration as a Landscape Architect issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners, Landscape Architecture Program.
  

• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

Indicate why you believe your knowledge, skills, and experience would make you the best candidate to take on the roles and responsibilities of the position. Your response should provide specific job-related experiences that demonstrate the following:

1. Ability to assess complex issues, identify alternatives, negotiate solutions, and implement an effective course of action to achieve multiple project priorities in collaboration with internal and external partners.

2. Ability to supervise and lead a diverse professional staff, including managing and forecasting resources for supporting project delivery.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience with Caltrans project development process and knowledge of the requirements of working on complex transportation projects.

• Knowledge of plant materials appropriate for the San Francisco Bay Area, erosion control techniques, surface drainage, water quality protection methods, grading, irrigation design, planting design and Caltrans maintenance practices.

• Ability to develop project proposals, analyze situations accurately and take effective action using the principles landscape architecture and storm water design and the Department’s policies, programs objectives, and design standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work with interdisciplinary groups and the public, read complex roadway plans, prepare plans (CADD), specifications and estimates, reports, and correspondence.

• Facility with standard office software consisting of word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift

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