Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleJunior Landscape Architect/Landscape Architect - NY HELPS
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 These positions will be located in the Office of Environment, Landscape Architecture Bureau.
Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor/manager, the duties of the Junior Landscape Architect/Landscape Architect may include, but are not limited to:
•Providing Landscape Architectural design and support for capital program, maintenance, and special projects including planning, site analysis, grading, drainage, plant selection, design, construction, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of transportation facilities, buildings and institutions, parks, historic sites, recreation areas and other outdoor areas,
•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,
•Preparing project contract documents including plans, specifications and estimates for landscape components, erosion control plans, storm water management plans and wetland mitigation designs,
•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,
•Assisting with review and development of visual impact assessment reports and related guidance,
•Researching environmental issues affecting the State transportation network, gathering data, writing reports, and assisting with the management of ongoing Research Projects,
•Participating in teams and technical working groups with Department staff in engineering, landscape architecture, maintenance, operations, and other disciplines as well as other agencies, community, and non-government groups.
Successful candidates will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills.
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 maybe 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 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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Bridget.Benware@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road POD 4-1
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-24-184 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than October 9th, 2024, to Bridget.Benware@dot.ny.gov