Landscape architect Jobs in San Jose, CA

Salary : $127,286.92 - $171,837.34 Annually

Location : Fremont, CA

Job Type : Full-time, regular

Job Number : 24CS05

Department : Community Services

Division : CS-Landscape

Opening Date : 10 / 29 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The City of Fremont's Community Services Department is recruiting for :

Senior Landscape Architect

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The Department

The Community Services Department strives to improve the health, wellness and quality of life for Fremont residents by offering a wide variety of exceptional educational and recreational programs and services, historic and cultural resources, facilities, unique attractions, special events, park use and urban forestry.

The Position

The Senior Landscape Architect will plan, supervise, and review the work of City Landscape Architect staff. The incumbent will : coordinate and oversee various landscape projects; perform professional landscape architect work in conjunction with the design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for the development and rehabilitation of parks, landscaped areas and street beautification projects; inspect and review the work of developers and consultants for conformance with plans, specifications, and City requirements; prepare and administer grants and give professional advice on landscape matters.

Application Process

The date for the first review of applications has been extended to 12 : 00 p.m. PST., December 6, 2024 . This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume, cover letter, and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking Apply just above this box.

Selection Process The process may include oral panel and individual interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related test components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid-December or early January.

Reasonable Accommodation Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing .

Contact Us For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at : .

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Senior Landscape Architect Class Specification

Essential Functions

• Organizes and oversees the landscape design and layout of parks, recreational areas, roadway medians and pedestrian ways.
• Plans, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional City and contract staff.
• Trains staff in work procedures.
• Provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Recommends design direction on high-profile urban design of public and private projects that impact landscape design and urban projects within the City.
• Coordinates the Park Development Plan for the City.
• Administers and implements the Tree Preservation Ordinance, including recommending approval or denial of permits for tree removal.
• Implements ordinances, policies and procedures as they relate to trees, landscape and park development.
• Performs professional landscape architectural work including preparing landscape plans, coordinating master plan development, performing park planning and preparing related specifications, contracts, cost estimates.
• Reviews and approves of landscape proposals for private development, ensuring compliance with codes, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Prepares reports.
• Recommends approval or denial of various projects for submission to the Planning Commission and / or the City Council.
• Directs the inspection of and / or inspects public and private landscaping work for conformance with plans, specifications and ordinances.
• Coordinates the tree planting program, including maintenance of the street tree master plan, botanical designation, inspection of plantings, issuance of permits for planting, removal, and pruning.
• Serves as technical adviser to City staff and officials on park, street tree and landscape matters.
• Acts as the City's representative in dealing with public and private agencies, groups and individuals concerned with parks and open space.
• Assists in park location studies to evaluate park site feasibility and proposed development.
• Responds to public requests and complaints regarding landscape development and tree preservation.
• Coordinates the work of the unit with that of other departments and divisions.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Prepares clear and effective reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, ordinances and other written materials.

Marginal Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of : Principles and practices of landscape design for parks, medians and developments; botanical identification characteristics, valuation and selection criteria; native and exotic plants and trees best adapted to the Fremont area; and City ordinances and regulations governing landscaping and tree preservation; principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, organization, oversight, review and evaluation; public speaking and presentation skills; contract development and administration in a public agency setting; landscape architectural issues and solutions encountered in municipal landscape architectural work; practices of project development, including cost estimation, as well as implementation, including techniques for bringing projects to conclusion and within budget; and civil engineering as applied to landscape architecture.

Skill in : Planning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of City and contract staff; designing aesthetically pleasing and cost effective landscape plans with minimum maintenance requirements, and low water use; and dealing effectively with City staff and officials, consultants, contractors, property owners and the public.

Ability to : Use sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines; make effective oral presentations; maintain accurate records and files; and prepare clear and effective reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, ordinances and other written materials.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education / Experience

Any combination of education and / or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be : Education and / or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Horticulture, or closely related field and five years of experience in professional landscape architecture, park planning or park management.

Licenses / Certificates / Special Requirements

Possession of a Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California and a valid California class C driver's license required. Must have a satisfactory driving record. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare =

Sitting : Constant

Walking : Occasional

Standing : Rare

Bending (neck) : Occasional to Frequent

Bending (waist) : Rare

Squatting : Rare

Climbing : Rare

Kneeling : Rare

Crawling : Never

Jumping : Never

Balancing : Never

Twisting (neck) : Occasional

Twisting (waist) : Never

Grasp - light (dominant hand) : Occasional

Grasp - light (non-dominant) : Occasional

Grasp - firm (dominant hand) : Rare

Grasp - firm (non-dominant) : Rare

Fine manipulation (dominant) : Frequent

Fine manipulation (non-dominant) : Frequent

Reach - at / below shoulder : Rare

Reach - above shoulder level : Rare

Push / pull : Up to 10 lbs. Rare

11 to 25 lbs. Never

26 to 50 lbs. Never

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting : Up to 10 lbs. Rare

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Never

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying : Up to 10 lbs. Rare

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Never

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination : Eye-hand : Required

Eye-hand-foot : Required

Driving : Required

Vision :

Acuity, near : Required

Acuity, far : Required

Depth perception : Required

Accommodation : Required

Color vision : Required

Field of vision : Required

Talking :

Face-to-face contact : Required

Verbal contact w / others : Required

Public : Required

Hearing :

Normal conversation : Required

Telephone communication : Required

Earplugs required : Not required

Work environment :

Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to dusts, fumes, smokes, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code : 5025

FLSA : Exempt

EEOC Code : 2

Barg. Unit : FAME

Probation : 12 months

Rev. : 10 / 15

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long / short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit :

Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer see resume or see application as these are not valid answers. Select Yes to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

I have attached a cover letter. (You must attach a cover letter in order for your application to be considered complete)

I have attached my resume. (You must attach a resume in order for your application to be considered complete)

How many years of professional, full-time experience do you have performing landscape architecture / design work, such as preparation of work drawings of landscape and irrigation designs, assisting the public with questions involving landscape problems, and conducting field inspections for compliance with landscape and irrigation plans and specifications?

Do you possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate's degree in Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Horticulture, or a closely related field?

If you answered Yes to question 5, list your degree and field of study.

Do you possess a valid Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California?

Rate your proficiency with AutoCAD.

Have you directly managed or supervised design staff in a studio environment?

Please explain your experience or knowledge of public sector landscape architecture work with specific attention to how it differs from private sector landscape architecture work. Note : Public Sector experience in not required to qualify for this position. Please keep your response to 500 words or less.

Required Question