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 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.

Working Conditions

Employee will be working in a climate-controlled environment and under artificial lighting. Some traveling may will be required. 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 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.Describe Caltrans' current transportation landscape architecture process for delivering projects in the Department of Transportation. 2.Describe your knowledge of, or experience with, plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E), constructability, and the role of the Landscape Architects' Standards Committee (LASC). 3.Describe the process and challenges of developing tools for project delivery, training concepts, and providing technical guidance related to landscape architecture policy and procedures. 4.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: 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.