Senior Landscape Architect

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$11,437.00 - $14,315.00

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• Job Code #: JC-502422
• Position #(s):
  
  -003
• Working Title:
  
  Landscape Architecture District Coordinator
• Classification: SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department:
  Caltrans – improving lives and communities through transportation.
• Website:

Under the direction of the Chief of the Office of Landscape Architecture Support and Planning, the incumbent provides close communication between Headquarters and assigned Region and Districts to facilitate the planning and design process for transportation system improvements, including roadside rehabilitation, erosion control, roadside safety improvements, safety roadside rest areas, resource conservation, environmental mitigation, roadside livability enhancements, and complete streets elements (when appropriate).

The incumbent provides technical guidance and expertise to the Office Chief and Principal Landscape Architect related to classifying “landscaped freeways” as set forth in the California Code of Regulations for the control of outdoor advertising displays; through liaison efforts, independently prepared written reports, and recommendations 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 Licensed Landscape Architect issued by the California Architecture Board – Landscape Architects Technical Committee.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with the State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and be written in no less than 12 point font.
  
  Each evaluation criteria must be addressed separately and in order.
• Demonstrated understanding of current transportation landscape architecture practices at Caltrans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the role of the District Landscape Architecture Coordinator.
• “People First” is a core value at Caltrans; describe your actions that demonstrate your approach to putting people first. How would you apply this to the Landscape Architecture Coordinator role?
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues, organize issues and outcomes, evaluate risks, identify alternatives, balancing multiple priorities, develop and implement an effective course of action that meets deadlines.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 1/16/2026.

Applications may be submitted electronically through Cal Career or via hard copy to:

Department of Transportation,
N/A,
Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact,
Certification Services MS-90,
P O Box 168036,
Sacramento, CA .

Alternatively, drop off at:
Department of Transportation,
Drop-Off Address,
Caltrans…