Transportation Landscape Architect I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX - (2402256)
Position Information
TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a Landscape Architect to join our team in the Landscape Architecture Branch! This position will involve developing landscaping projects, providing support to field personnel for landscaping issues, coordinating on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues, and reviewing projects for ADA and landscaping concerns. This role may oversee the statewide ADA program. Join us to design and plan spaces in TxDOT ROW to achieve aesthetic, environmental, and functional goals. Work on a variety of projects, across the various climates and topographies of Texas for districts to work with Local Partners to collaborate with other professionals, such as architects and engineers, to ensure that their designs are safe, practical, and effective. Develop guidelines for working with local partners, while taking into consideration factors such as natural features, topography, climate, and economic feasibility and preferences when designing ROW projects across TxDOT’s 25 districts.
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Transportation Landscape Architect I - B23 Salary Range $58,184.00 - $94,913.00
Transportation Landscape Architect II- B25 Salary Range $66,259.00 - $108,666.00
Transportation Landscape Architect III- B27 Salary Range $80,174.00 - $135,594.00
****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
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Minimum Salary: 58,184.00
Maximum Salary: 135,594.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 Hours a Week
Location Flexibility: Hybrid
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Transportation Landscape Architect I:
Develops environmentally sensitive landscape architectural designs and provides support to the landscape development and establishment of projects. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Transportation Landscape Architect II:
Develops environmentally sensitive landscape architectural designs and provides support to the landscape development and establishment of projects. May serve as a lead worker for professional and technical employees engaged in landscape design projects. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Transportation Landscape Architect III:
Develops environmentally sensitive landscape architectural designs and provides support to the landscape development and establishment of projects. Serves as a lead worker for professional and technical employees engaged in developing and coordinating the implementation of landscape design projects. Work requires contact and/or coordination with district/division staff, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
Transportation Landscape Architect I:
- Attends public forums and makes presentations on landscape architecture subject matter.
- Develops and reviews plans, specifications, estimates and special provisions pertaining to landscape projects and/or landscape items related to roadway construction projects.
- Reviews geographic data from various sources, including other state agencies, aerial imagery, existing maps, and databases.
- May serve as an instructor for departmental courses.
- May serve on panels and/or committees related to landscape projects.
- Oversees and coordinates administration of landscape programs or projects with public or private organizations, consultants, districts and divisions.
- Provides schematic roadway designs and layouts for view corridors, valuable horticulture and salvageable vegetation and other landscape amenities.
- Provides technical assistance on issues concerning landscape architecture.
- Represents the Department in meetings with local and state officials and the public.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Landscape Architect II:
All of the above and:
- Monitors and reviews contract letting information for landscape projects.
- Leads consultants on ADA project development.
- Oversees and coordinates administration of ADA programs or projects with public or private organizations, consultants, districts and divisions.
- Prepares and seals final plans, specifications, estimates and other necessary construction and contract documentation for letting.
- Provides support to landscape field personnel, divisions and/or districts on issues concerning landscape architecture.
- Reviews and evaluates departmental policies and procedures affecting landscape programs.
- Serves as a district or division program coordinator for landscape programs and projects.
- Evaluates new products and methods related to landscape projects.
Transportation Landscape Architect III:
All of the above and:
- Analyzes and recommends approval for use of consultants and/or landscape contracts.
- Assists with research and analysis of incoming correspondence, reports and other written material relating to landscape and ADA programs.
- Coordinates with consultants, construction firms and governmental representatives to accurately depict project impacts.
- Develops training courses and/or materials.
- Performs architectural work in coordination with engineering and support associates.
- Responsible for complex landscape architectural projects from initiation to completion.
- Serves as a lead worker and trains others.
- Trains less experienced Registered Landscape Architects and/or Landscape Architect Assistants.
- Travels/drives to make on-site reviews, inspections and analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Landscape Architect I:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.
Experience: Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must be registered as a Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
- Safety Impact Certificate
Transportation Landscape Architect II:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.
Experience:
- 4 YEARS Professional Landscape Architecture-related work
- Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
- Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must be registered as a Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
- Safety Impact Certificate
Transportation Landscape Architect III:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.
Experience:
- 5 YEARS Professional Landscape Architecture-related work
- Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
- Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must be registered as a Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
- Safety Impact Certificate
Preferred Qualification: Using Microstation and/or AutoCAD in plan development, Adobe suite, Microsoft Office
Competencies:
Transportation Landscape Architect I:
- Landscape and vegetation management design including plans, specifications and estimates
- Product/method evaluation related to landscape and vegetation management projects
- Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
- Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations
- Botany, soils, climate and various construction methods
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
- Handling multiple tasks and projects
Transportation Landscape Architect II:
All of the above and:
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
- Evaluating products, equipment and material
- Utilities such as water and electrical services
Transportation Landscape Architect III:
All of the above and:
- Construction phasing and sequencing
- Reviewing plans for accuracy and ensuring compliance with requirements
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Monitoring the status and progress of projects
- Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to sitting/standing prolonged periods of time
- Subject to Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Subject to Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jun 17, 2024, 4:19:44 PM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Architect II/ III/ IV
State Job Code/s: 2264/ 2266 / 2268
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information