Job Description and Duties
Under direction of the Chief, Office of Landscape Architecture Support and Planning, the incumbent provides close communication between Headquarters and assigned Region and Districts to facilitate the planning and design process for transportation system improvements including roadside rehabilitation, erosion control, roadside safety improvements, safety roadside rest areas, resource conservation, environmental mitigation, roadside livability enhancements, and complete streets elements where appropriate. The incumbent provides technical guidance and expertise to the Office Chief and Principal Landscape Architect related to classifying "landscaped freeways" as set forth in the California Code of Regulations for the control of outdoor advertising displays; through liaison efforts, independently prepared written reports, and recommendations for program and project improvements; and inputs to other functional areas of the Department in support of Project Delivery. The incumbent must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Licensed Landscape Architect issued by the California Architecture Board - Landscape Architects Technical Committee.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Landscape Architect 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 here and search by typing in the classification title.
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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
- 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.