This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS

Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will develop, instruct, and coordinate training improvements for workforce development within the Division of Design. This includes identifying training needs, developing training solutions, and evaluating training program effectiveness. This incumbent will be located in the Headquarters Division of Design. The incumbent also works regularly with the other offices within the Division of Design and the Divisions of Project Management, Construction, Right of Way and Land Surveys, Engineering Services, Environmental Analysis, Traffic Operations, Safety Program, Legal, and other Headquarters functional units, Districts and Regions, outside agencies, and departmental advisory groups units to achieve the professional development and training goals of the Division of Design.

PARF: 53-27-0029 / JC: 537963

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.

Working Conditions

The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The incumbent will coordinate, present, or assess class presentations for statewide training courses held throughout the state. The incumbent may assist districts/regions in their workforce development efforts. The use of a laptop is essential. Intermittent statewide travel may be necessary. Travel to the districts will subject the incumbent to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays. Some project field reviews will require the incumbent to work outside of the office along our state highways or other project sites for short periods of time. 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. For permanent and limited term appointments, all commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento (Sacramento County).

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Qualifications

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. 1
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to developing, coordinating and delivering training
• 2
• Demonstrated experience in Landscape Architecture as it relates to design of projects on the State Highway System. 3
• Demonstrated experience in identifying knowledge or skill gaps and developing practical solutions to address the issue. 4
• Demonstrated experience speaking in front of groups of people and addressing questions from the audience
• 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

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.