SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Landscape Architecture Program Advisor and Special Project Coordinator to direct LAP initiatives and manage the statewide Scenic Highway Program. The role liaises with FHWA and oversees Main Street guidance, with priority on policy implementation.

The incumbent acts as legislative analysis coordinator and contributes to strategic design goals within the LAP. Telework may be available and in-person attendance is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted.
• SOQ must be 12-point Arial font and no more than two pages.
• Unofficial transcripts may be required for verification.

Responsibilities

• Direct LAP strategic policy initiatives and special projects.
• Manage statewide California State Scenic Highway Program.
• Coordinate with FHWA’s scenic byways program and Main Street, California guidance.
• Serve as legislative analysis coordinator for LAP.

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.

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-532057

Position #(s): 913-250-2972-013

Working Title: Landscape Architecture Program Advisor and Special Project Coordinator

Classification: SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# 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 Principal Landscape Architect (Deputy Chief) of the Landscape Architecture Program (LAP), the incumbent serves as Chief Advisor in directing and implementing LAP strategic policy initiatives and special projects. The incumbent serves as statewide manager of the California State Scenic Highway Program; Caltrans policy liaison with a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)'s federal scenic byway program; manager of "Main Street, California" guidance; and legislative analysis coordinator for LAP.

PARF 53-27-0010 / JC-532057

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: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

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.

Please provide a SOQ in 12 point Century Gothic font and no more than 2 pages answering the following questions:

• Describe your experience with State Scenic Highways and give examples of how a scenic highway status impacted your work/design process and final product(s).
• Describe your ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, and through visual communication products by giving examples of work that required public presentations, written work, and visualizations; describe how each communication method benefited the team and final project.
• Describe your experience collaborating with external stakeholders and/or multidisciplinary teams to resolve conflicts and achieve mutual goals while advocating for an innovative planning, design, or program solution.
• What experience and qualities do you possess that will add value to the Division of Design and the Landscape Architecture Program? Give examples that describe your ability to analyze complex issues and help to implement strategic goals under tight deadlines with minimal oversight.

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.

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).

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 9/30/2026