Transportation Landscape Architect I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX

Txdot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Landscape Architect to develop and oversee landscaping projects across Texas. This role involves ensuring compliance with ADA standards and collaborating with various professionals to achieve aesthetic and functional goals in transportation projects. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
• Must be registered as a Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Develop landscaping projects and support field personnel.
• Coordinate on ADA issues and review projects for compliance.
• Oversee statewide ADA program and collaborate with local partners.

Skills

Landscape and vegetation management design

Public relations

Botany

Soils

Climate considerations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Landscape Architect I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX (2501399)

Job Description

Transportation Landscape Architect I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX - ( 2501399 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a Landscape Architect to join our team in the Landscape Architecture Branch! This position will involve developing landscaping projects, providing support to field personnel for landscaping issues, coordinating on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues, and reviewing projects for ADA and landscaping concerns. This role may oversee the statewide ADA program. Join us to design and plan spaces in TxDOT ROW to achieve aesthetic, environmental, and functional goals. Work on a variety of projects across the various climates and topographies of Texas for districts to work with Local Partners to collaborate with other professionals, such as architects and engineers, to ensure that their designs are safe, practical, and effective. Develop guidelines for working with local partners, while taking into consideration factors such as natural features, topography, climate, and economic feasibility and preferences when designing ROW projects across TxDOT’s 25 districts.
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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Transportation Landscape Architect I - B23 Salary Range $71,000.00 - $89,000.00
Transportation Landscape Architect II- B25 Salary Range $75,000.00 - $96,000.00
Transportation Landscape Architect III- B27 Salary Range $80,000.00 - $115,000.00

****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

: 71,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 115,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hours a Week Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Develops environmentally sensitive landscape architectural designs and provides support to the landscape development and establishment of projects. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Transportation Landscape Architect II:

Develops environmentally sensitive landscape architectural designs and provides support to the landscape development and establishment of projects. May serve as a lead worker for professional and technical employees engaged in landscape design projects. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Landscape Architect III:

Develops environmentally sensitive landscape architectural designs and provides support to the landscape development and establishment of projects. Serves as a lead worker for professional and technical employees engaged in developing and coordinating the implementation of landscape design projects. Work requires contact and/or coordination with district/division staff, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Landscape Architect I:

• Attends public forums and makes presentations on landscape architecture subject matter.
• Develops and reviews plans, specifications, estimates and special provisions pertaining to landscape projects and/or landscape items related to roadway construction projects.
• Reviews geographic data from various sources, including other state agencies, aerial imagery, existing maps, and databases.
• May serve as an instructor for departmental courses.
• May serve on panels and/or committees related to landscape projects.
• Oversees and coordinates administration of landscape programs or projects with public or private organizations, consultants, districts and divisions.
• Provides schematic roadway designs and layouts for view corridors, valuable horticulture and salvageable vegetation and other landscape amenities.
• Provides technical assistance on issues concerning landscape architecture.
• Represents the Department in meetings with local and state officials and the public.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Landscape Architect II:

All of the above and:

• Monitors and reviews contract letting information for landscape projects.
• Leads consultants on ADA project development.
• Prepares and seals final plans, specifications, estimates and other necessary construction and contract documentation for letting.
• Provides support to landscape field personnel, divisions and/or districts on issues concerning landscape architecture.
• Reviews and evaluates departmental policies and procedures affecting landscape programs.
• Serves as a district or division program coordinator for landscape programs and projects.
• Evaluates new products and methods related to landscape projects.

Transportation Landscape Architect III:

All of the above and:

• Analyzes and recommends approval for use of consultants and/or landscape contracts.
• Assists with research and analysis of incoming correspondence, reports and other written material relating to landscape and ADA programs.
• Coordinates with consultants, construction firms and governmental representatives to accurately depict project impacts.
• Develops training courses and/or materials.
• Performs architectural work in coordination with engineering and support associates.
• Responsible for complex landscape architectural projects from initiation to completion.
• Serves as a lead worker and trains others.
• Trains less experienced Registered Landscape Architects and/or Landscape Architect Assistants.
• Travels/drives to make on-site reviews, inspections and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Landscape Architect I:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.

Experience:

• NONE Required
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Reg Prof Landscape Architect
• Must be registered as a Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Transportation Landscape Architect II:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.

Experience:

• 4 YEARS Professional Landscape Architecture-related work
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Reg Prof Landscape Architect
• Must be registered as a Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Transportation Landscape Architect III:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.

Experience:

• 5 YEARS Professional Landscape Architecture-related work
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Reg Prof Landscape Architect
• Must be registered as a Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Transportation Landscape Architect I:

• Landscape and vegetation management design including plans, specifications and estimates
• Product/method evaluation related to landscape and vegetation management projects
• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations
• Botany, soils, climate and various construction methods
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Handling multiple tasks and projects

Transportation Landscape Architect II:

All of the above and:

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Evaluating products, equipment, and material
• Utilities such as water and electrical services

Transportation Landscape Architect III:

All of the above and:

• Construction phasing and sequencing
• Reviewing plans for accuracy and ensuring compliance with requirements
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to sitting/standing prolonged periods of time
• Subject to Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Subject to Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 19, 2025, 7:08:10 AM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.