SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Standards and Procedures Coordinator (Senior Landscape Architect) in Sacramento County. The role involves coordinating between Headquarters and Districts to advance roadside standards, provide technical guidance, and support environment and safety improvements within the Landscape Architecture Program.

A valid Landscape Architect registration and driving license are required. The position is permanent, full-time with telework options and may require travel to various

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required, two pages max, 12-point Arial font.
• Unofficial transcripts may be requested to verify education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications between Headquarters and Districts to implement roadside standards and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and written reports to the Landscape Architecture Program.
• Support project delivery and assist other departmental areas as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-537977

Position #(s):

913-250-2972-005

Working Title:

Standards and Procedures Coordinator

Classification:

SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Landscape Architecture Standards and Procedures, the incumbent provides close communication between Headquarters and Districts to facilitate roadside standards and procedures, research and innovation for transportation system improvements including roadside rehabilitation, erosion control, roadside safety improvements, resource conservation, environmental mitigation, safety roadside rest area, and roadside enhancement support work and projects. The incumbent provides technical guidance, written reports, and expertise to the Landscape Architecture Program's standards and procedures 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 Landscape Architect issued by the California Board of Landscape Architects.
PARF: 53-27-0028 / JC: 537977
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Human Resources Manual - CalHR
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
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.

• Describe Caltrans’ current transportation landscape architecture process for delivering projects in the Department of Transportation.
• Describe your knowledge of, or experience with, plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E), constructability, and the role of the Landscape Architects’ Standards Committee (LASC).
• Describe the process and challenges of developing tools for project delivery, training concepts, and providing technical guidance related to landscape architecture policy and procedures.
• Describe your ability and philosophy on collaborative work and initiating contacts with other functional units, and your experience in developing partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.