Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Landscape Architect, the Landscape Associate assists in the development and production of a broad range of landscape and irrigation construction management tasks and is responsible for the timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of all assigned work. The Landscape Associate will also assist the District Construction Storm Water Coordinator (DCSWC) with carrying out duties to comply with the requirements of the Caltrans statewide Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP), the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permits, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, and all other related State requirements. The incumbent is expected to travel throughout District 11, which includes San Diego and Imperial Counties. A valid driver's license is required to operate a State-owned or leased vehicle.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Landscape Associate, Caltrans  exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position(s) located in San Diego County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required to travel to and from work. Will work in construction sites and field offices; both indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to various work environments. Outdoor activity includes exposure to moving traffic, working on uneven terrain adjacent to heavy equipment, chemicals, lab conditions, gas, fumes, high decibels of noise, dust, humidity, and weather conditions of extreme heat and/or cold. Work indoors includes performing tasks related to contract administration, documentation, and/or communication with other personnel; the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. May require working in the field at night occasionally. May be required to travel locally, and rarely to other areas of the state for training.

Will be required to use a state-issued cell phone and vehicle responsibly in conformance with the Department’s policies. Must respond timely during duty hours. Periodic communication may be warranted during off-hours for purposes of emergency response as it relates to their construction projects.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be considered for an interview. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, typed in 12-point Arial font, and single-spaced. It should address the following items:

1. Describe your education, knowledge, and/or experience the development and construction of Landscape and Irrigation projects; irrigation and planting design principles; plans and technical specifications, including erosion control plans and specifications; construction cost estimates.
2. Describe/provide examples of your knowledge of Storm Water Management Plans (SWMP) and its application during construction for compliance; describe your knowledge of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
3. Describe/provide examples of your experience with general office software and the ability to adapt to new specific software tools; ability to apply policies and procedures essential to water pollution control. Describe your knowledge of the practices essential in the development of highway planting and irrigation projects.
4. Describe/provide examples of your ability to manage an individual task or components related to implementing water pollution control in construction activities and/or Highway Planting projects and assist in the construction management, inspection, and completion. Describe your experience organizing internal and external stakeholders to complete tasks required to meet permit requirements.
5. Describe/provide examples of your experience with both written and verbal communication to management, staff, and stakeholders. Describe/provide examples of your experience with the development of written reports and technical papers, estimates. diaries, and technical papers.
6. Describe/provide examples of your knowledge and application of effective leadership skills; experience in planning, organizing, and/or conducting meetings, experience organizing training efforts to educate and inform a team.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Benefits

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Important Applications Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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