Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleAssistant Landscape Architect (NY HELPS)/Landscape Architect 1 - NYC/Capital Bureau

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade24

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

Salary RangeFrom $101673 to $132752 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address Administration Headquarters, New York City Region

Harlem State Office Building, 163 West 125th St, 17th Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Job Specifics

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

• Supervision of staff and preparation of landscape architectural activities and projects for park, recreation and historic site facilities for the Long island Region. The position will be required to use your professional license and registration seal.
• Performing a full range of landscape architectural planning, design and construction activities.
• Supervising consultants and contractors during the design and construction phase of projects.
• Design and Contract Document Development. Supervision and preparation of plans, details, specifications and estimates for projects and activities. Review, approve, sign and seal landscape architectural projects.
• Construction Phase Activities. Oversees consultants, directs staff or directly provides for contract administration, construction management, and inspections. Service as Project Manager/Director’s Representative of designated projects. Assures that work is completed in accordance with contract documents.
• Evaluating and managing project schedules, quality of work and budget.
• Assigning projects and parts of projects to staff and consultants, review work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, regulations, codes, program needs and goals.
• Completing or participating in environmental and regulatory permitting. Prepares, secures & monitors permits for assigned and supervised projects.
• Developing graphics that communicate design intent, presentation materials, renderings, reports, and studies.
• Providing technical assistance in the development of project scope of work descriptions.
• Obtains, analyzes, inventories and evaluates field conditions, survey information and data.
• Performs or supervises staff to complete facility inspections and surveys to determine need for repairs, rehabilitations or improvements.
• Performs or supervises staff to research materials, codes, regulations for project development.
• Coordination & communication with supervisor, other groups, facility managers, individuals, agencies, public and organizations to achieve project goals.

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:

ASSISTANT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, SG-20:
Successful completion of Sections 1 and 2 of the New York Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) AND one year of experience 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.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
Candidates must have one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as an Assistant Engineer (Civil), SG-20, AND have successful completion of Sections 1 and 2 of the New York Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) AND one year of experience 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. Only the title listed is eligible for transfer.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the same minimum qualifications as listed under NY HELPS Qualifications. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the Assistant Landscape Architect examination to be appointed permanently.

FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reinstatement or reassignment in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Landscape Architect 1, SG-24
FOR PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENT: New York State Registration and License as a Professional Landscape Architect*** and one year of service as an Assistant Landscape Architect.
***Continued employment as a Landscape Architect 1 is dependent upon maintaining a New York State Professional Landscape Architect's license and current registration. Failure to maintain this license with current registration will result in removal from the position.

FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the same minimum qualifications as listed under NY HELPS Qualifications. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the Landscape Architect 1 examination to be appointed permanently.

FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT VIA SECTION 52.7 (NCP):
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) of its intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion (NCP) to the position of Landscape Architect 1 in the Finger Lakes and Thousand Island's Main Offices of the Capital Bureau.

A permanent appointment may be made via NCP of an applicant from the established promotion field who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of an NCP are met. Said requirements include that there three or fewer qualified candidates from within the promotion field interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications.

The promotion field for the Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) position consists of OPRHP employees who have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive (NY HELPS), or 55b/c service as Assistant Landscape Architect.

Please Note: In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed the last two holdings of the Landscape Architect 1 (Senior Landscape Architect) promotion exam.

Depending on each applicant's experience and/or current salary if employed by New York State already, the appointment may be made to the Assistant Landscape Architect or Landscape Architect 1.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Position will need to work and communicate with the Region, Contracts and Agency staff located in various remote office locations by using videoconferencing, phone and email.
• Candidate is expected to have proficiency in Revu Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Teams, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook.
• Work schedule may vary depending on agency needs and project completion dates.

SALARY INFORMATION:
Assistant Landscape Architect, SG-20:
The starting salary for an Assistant Landscape Architect, SG-20 is $101,673. This amount is comprised of the statutory hiring rate PS&T Grade 20 ($74,193), an Increased Hiring Rate of $9,980, Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000, specific to this title and location.

The maximum compensation for this position is $111,621. This amount is comprised of the statutory job rate PS&T Grade 20 ($94,121), Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000, specific to this title and location.

Landscape Architect 1, SG-24:
The starting salary for a Landscape Architect 1, SG-24 is $118,778. This amount is comprised of the statutory hiring rate PS&T Grade 24 ($91,298), an Increased Hiring Rate of $9,980, Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000, specific to this title and location.

The maximum compensation for this position is $132,752. This amount is comprised of the statutory job rate PS&T Grade 20 ($115,252), Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000, specific to this title and location.


BENEFITS:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:
• 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

*NY HELPS PROGRAM:

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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 (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 of 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.

Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective June 12, 2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.

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

How to Apply

Name Personnel Office/KW

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e.H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud”.

All candidates must submit a written resume, which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, in addition to: a copy of their college transcripts (if applicable); proof of passing any two sections of the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE) (if applicable); and a copy of their current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect's License (if applicable).

Your application must be received by 5/29/2026 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov.
Please use the email subject line: Vacancy ID:216120 - Landscape Architect
Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.