Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleJunior Landscape Architect/Landscape Architect (NY HELPS) Region 4
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $55152 to $91381 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Junior Landscape Architect:
A bachelor's or higher-level degree in landscape architecture OR a Landscape Architect's License from any state or political subdivision of the United States.
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 two sections of the LARE within your first year of service will result in removal from your position.
Landscape Architect:
Successful completion of any two sections of the current or incoming New York Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) AND one year of experience in planning and designing landscape development and site improvement projects, and overseeing the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of outdoor spaces and other open areas for transportation facilities, buildings, parks, historic sites, recreational facilities, campuses, gardens, playgrounds, and roads and highways.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor/manager, the duties of the Landscape Architect may include, but are not limited to:
• Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates for the landscape, roadway, wetland mitigation, grading, drainage, sidewalk, bike path, ADA compliance, stormwater quality, and quantity management portions of highway and bridge projects;
• Organize, facilitating, and/or participating in public meetings, workshops, and hearings;
• Preparing architectural renderings and presentation material for public meetings;
• Gathering data and providing technical assistance, support and design on Americans with disabilities Act (ADA) policy and regulations;
• Assisting with erosion control plans and storm water management plans;
• Coordinating with engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations staff;
• Developing pedestrian facility and compensatory wetland mitigation designs;
• Evaluating projects proposed by local governments, developers, and organizations for impact on adjacent State properties and the need for environmental analysis and approval;
• Providing technical assistance and advice to project staff and management about erosion control, vegetation management, plant selection, topography, grading, drainage, accessibility requirements, and roadway and site selection and improvements;
• Analyzing and researching landscape/environmental issues affecting the State transportation network, gathering data, writing reports, and making recommendations to management;
• Reviewing and/or preparing/delivering landscape architecture/environmental documentation, permits, guidance, training, official issuances, Design Reports, correspondence, and other written documentation;
• Utilize Microstation, InRoads, HydroCADD, Arc-GIS, Projectwise and other software packages to perform project work;
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 *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-24-39 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:
Jennifer L. Feeney
Human Resource Specialist 1
New York State Department of Transportation- Region 4
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
585-272-3426 (fax)
dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R04-24-39 IN SUBJECT LINE***
Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than May 31, 2024.
Applications for employment may be found at the following web address:
https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application_for_Employment_Part_1.pdf