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

Classification: LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATE, CALTRANS

Under the direction of the District Landscape Architect, the Landscape Associate develops a broad range of landscape architectural products and services in support of the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) Mission and Vision. In this capacity the incumbent may work on multi-modal transportation and facility design, Visual Impact Assessments (VIA), erosion control design, structure aesthetics, mitigation, roadside management, resource conservation, regional planning, site planning and development, complete streets, and sustainable design.

PARF #08-27-0293 / JC-538241

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:.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATE, 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at: 464 W Fourth St, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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

Occasional work outside will include exposure to moving traffic, loud noise, weather conditions of extreme heat and/or cold, dust, working on uneven terrain, and adjacent to heavy equipment. They may come in contact with hazardous materials and pesticides. It is critical that the incumbent be alert and maintain awareness to the surrounding work environment. They may be required to wear and utilize protective clothing (i.e., hardhat, appropriate footwear, vests, overalls, eye/hearing protection, and respirator equipment) as needed.

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.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Landscape Architect issued by the California Board of Landscape Architects

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. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.:

• Describe how your education, training, and experience have prepared you to perform the duties of this position. Include your knowledge or experience related to stormwater capture or treatment, groundwater infiltration or recharge, protection of receiving waters, and applicable stormwater quality requirements such as the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits. Relevant coursework, academic projects, internships, volunteer activities, and employment may be included.
• Describe one project, study, internship, or course assignment involving stormwater management or water quality. Explain your role, how you identified and considered applicable technical or regulatory requirements, how you evaluated information or identified potential issues, and what recommendations or solutions you developed. Describe how you worked with others, communicated your findings, and what you learned or accomplished. An academic or simulated project is acceptable.
• 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.