Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleLandscape Architect Trainee/Assistant Landscape Architect

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $101121 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Office of Environment

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position will be located in the Office of Environment, Landscape Architecture Bureau.

Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor/manager, the duties of the Landscape Architect Trainee/Assistant Landscape Architect may include, but are not limited to:

•Assisting with review, tracking, revision, and development of landscape specifications and approved products
lists, evaluation of new products and research into sustainable materials, design, and construction techniques,

•Assisting with the New York State Scenic Byways Program including project reviews and tracking, corridor
management plans, and support to Byways organizations,

•Supporting Adirondack and Catskill Park Preserve interagency and stakeholder coordination including
implementation of the Master Transportation Corridor Unit Management Plan, tracking, annual reporting, and
further corridor plan development,

•Assisting in the provision of technical assistance, support, and development of guidance for complete streets
and active transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) facility design including compliance with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and related requirements,

•Taking part in vegetation management strategies, control of invasive species and conservation efforts for
pollinators including interactions with agency/industry/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)technical
working groups,

•Assisting with environmental analysis related to federal, state, and local regulations and requirements, permit
applications and the development of related policies and procedures.

•Evaluating projects and materials prepared by consultants, local governments, and developers for their
impact on state properties, permits and consistency with guidance and

•Preparing renderings, visualizations, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) map analyses, technical media and
presentation materials for decision making, design development and delivery, and for use in training, public
meetings, workshops, and hearings utilizing current software tools.


Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

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:

Landscape Architect Trainee:
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.
As a Landscape Architect Trainee, you will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Landscape Architect, Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Landscape Architect, you must have obtained proof of passing any two sections of the LARE and successfully completed the requirements of the traineeship to the satisfaction of the appointing authority. At the discretion of the appointing authority, early advancement to the Assistant Landscape Architect is possible if you have obtained any two sections of the LARE and have successfully completed twelve months of the traineeship. It is your responsibility to notify the appointing authority’s personnel office upon obtaining proof of passing any two sections of the LARE. Failure to obtain a passing result on any two sections of the LARE within 24-months will result in removal from your position.
Assistant Landscape Architect:
1. A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in landscape architecture; and proof of passing any two sections of the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE);
OR
2. A Landscape Architect's License from any state or political subdivision of the United States.

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.

Additional Comments Additional Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

*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 a future date, 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 of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt

The starting salary for a Landscape Architect Trainee position is $66,951.
The starting salary for an Assistant Landscape Architect is $81,193. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $74,193 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $101,121. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $94,121 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.
In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

DOT is an equal opportunity employer.

Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Jackie Stark

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Jacquelyn.Stark@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation - Office of Environment

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-147 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than May 8, 2026 to:
Jackie Stark
New York State Department of Transportation
Office of Environment
50 Wolf Rd
Albany, NY 12232
Email: Jacquelyn.Stark@dot.ny.gov