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Junior Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect

Transportation, Department of
Albany, NY Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 8/11/2023
To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible
list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

If a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service
Law.

Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position.

The minimum requirements for taking the Junior Landscape Architect examination are:

Either 1: a bachelor’s or higher-level degree in landscape architecture.

Or 2: a Landscape Architect’s License from any state or political subdivision of the United States.

  • Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university with a Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited curriculum, a Canadian Society of Landscape Architects Accreditation Council (CSLAAC),or by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable practices.

  • Junior Landscape Architects who have successfully completed one year of service and have passed any two Sections of the current or incoming Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) will be advanced to Landscape Architect, Grade 20. Failure to obtain a passing result on any two Sections of the LARE within the first year of service will result in removal from your position.

Advanced Placement: If beyond meeting the minimum qualifications you have passed any two Sections of the current or incoming LARE AND have one year of full-time experience, you may be appointed directly to a Landscape Architect, Grade 20.

You must inform the appointing agency of this experience at time of interview. Advanced placement appointments are at the discretion of the hiring agency
Duties Description
Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor/manager, the duties of the Landscape Architect may include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide Landscape Architecture design and support services on capital and maintenance projects involving transportation facilities.

  • Review projects for landscape and environmental impacts and prepare associated documents to support environmental process determinations.

  • Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for the landscape, erosion and sediment control, compensatory wetland mitigation, grading, drainage, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and stormwater quality management portions of highway, culvert, and bridge projects.

  • Coordinate the landscape development and site work with engineering and architectural work in the planning, design, and construction phases.

  • Provide technical assistance and advice to project staff and management in the areas of landscape architecture, bicycle and pedestrian facility design, accessible design and Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance, vegetation management, and erosion control to other functional groups such as: Highway Maintenance, Construction, Planning and Program Management, Right of Way, Traffic and Safety, and Highway Permits office.

  • Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentation materials.

  • Evaluate projects proposed by local governments, developers, and organizations for their impact on State properties and the need for environmental analysis and approval.

  • Prepare permit applications, secure permits, and monitor permit compliance.

  • Coordinate screening for, and remediation of, asbestos and other hazardous or contaminated materials on project sites.

  • Perform occasional GPS data collection and/or wetland delineation.

  • Utilize MicroStation CAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and other software packages to perform necessary work assignments.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments
  • Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.
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