Salary : $127,286.92 - $171,837.34 Annually
Location : Fremont, CA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 24CS05
Department: Community Services
Division: CS-Landscape
Opening Date: 10/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DescriptionThe City of Fremont's Community Services Department is recruiting for:
Senior Landscape ArchitectVIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHUREThe DepartmentThe Community Services Department strives to improve the health, wellness and quality of life for Fremont residents by offering a wide variety of exceptional educational and recreational programs and services, historic and cultural resources, facilities, unique attractions, special events, park use and urban forestry.
The Position The Senior Landscape Architect will plan, supervise, and review the work of City Landscape Architect staff. The incumbent will: coordinate and oversee various landscape projects; perform professional landscape architect work in conjunction with the design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for the development and rehabilitation of parks, landscaped areas and street beautification projects; inspect and review the work of developers and consultants for conformance with plans, specifications, and City requirements; prepare and administer grants and give professional advice on landscape matters.
Application ProcessThe first review of applications is
12:00 p.m. PST., November 22, 2024. This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume, cover letter, and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.
To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.
Selection ProcessThe process may include oral panel and individual interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related test components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 2, 2024.
Reasonable AccommodationHuman Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing .
Contact UsFor additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: .
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Senior Landscape Architect Class Specification Essential Functions• Organizes and oversees the landscape design and layout of parks, recreational areas, roadway medians and pedestrian ways.
• Plans, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional City and contract staff.
• Trains staff in work procedures.
• Provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Recommends design direction on high-profile urban design of public and private projects that impact landscape design and urban projects within the City.
• Coordinates the Park Development Plan for the City.
• Administers and implements the Tree Preservation Ordinance, including recommending approval or denial of permits for tree removal.
• Implements ordinances, policies and procedures as they relate to trees, landscape and park development.
• Performs professional landscape architectural work including preparing landscape plans, coordinating master plan development, performing park planning and preparing related specifications, contracts, cost estimates.
• Reviews and approves of landscape proposals for private development, ensuring compliance with codes, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Prepares reports.
• Recommends approval or denial of various projects for submission to the Planning Commission and/or the City Council.
• Directs the inspection of and/or inspects public and private landscaping work for conformance with plans, specifications and ordinances.
• Coordinates the tree planting program, including maintenance of the street tree master plan, botanical designation, inspection of plantings, issuance of permits for planting, removal, and pruning.
• Serves as technical adviser to City staff and officials on park, street tree and landscape matters.
• Acts as the City's representative in dealing with public and private agencies, groups and individuals concerned with parks and open space.
• Assists in park location studies to evaluate park site feasibility and proposed development.
• Responds to public requests and complaints regarding landscape development and tree preservation.
• Coordinates the work of the unit with that of other departments and divisions.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Prepares clear and effective reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, ordinances and other written materials.
Marginal Functions
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of landscape design for parks, medians and developments; botanical identification characteristics, valuation and selection criteria; native and exotic plants and trees best adapted to the Fremont area; and City ordinances and regulations governing landscaping and tree preservation; principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, organization, oversight, review and evaluation; public speaking and presentation skills; contract development and administration in a public agency setting; landscape architectural issues and solutions encountered in municipal landscape architectural work; practices of project development, including cost estimation, as well as implementation, including techniques for bringing projects to conclusion and within budget; and civil engineering as applied to landscape architecture.
Skill in: Planning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of City and contract staff; designing aesthetically pleasing and cost effective landscape plans with minimum maintenance requirements, and low water use; and dealing effectively with City staff and officials, consultants, contractors, property owners and the public.
Ability to: Use sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines; make effective oral presentations; maintain accurate records and files; and prepare clear and effective reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, ordinances and other written materials.
Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.
Education/Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Horticulture, or closely related field and five years of experience in professional landscape architecture, park planning or park management.
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements
Possession of a Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California and a valid California class C driver's license required. Must have a satisfactory driving record. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%
Sitting: Constant
Walking: Occasional
Standing: Rare
Bending (neck): Occasional to Frequent
Bending (waist): Rare
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Never
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Never
Twisting (neck): Occasional
Twisting (waist): Never
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare
Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach - above shoulder level: Rare
Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Never
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required
Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required
Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required
Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required
Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to dusts, fumes, smokes, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.
Class Code: 5025
FLSA: Exempt
EEOC Code: 2
Barg. Unit: FAME
Probation: 12 months
Rev.: 10/15
The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.
To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:
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Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
02
I have attached a cover letter. (You must attach a cover letter in order for your application to be considered complete)
03
I have attached my resume. (You must attach a resume in order for your application to be considered complete)
04
How many years of professional, full-time experience do you have performing landscape architecture/design work, such as preparation of work drawings of landscape and irrigation designs, assisting the public with questions involving landscape problems, and conducting field inspections for compliance with landscape and irrigation plans and specifications?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
05
Do you possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate's degree in Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Horticulture, or a closely related field?
06
If you answered "Yes" to question 5, list your degree and field of study.
07
Do you possess a valid Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California?
08
Rate your proficiency with AutoCAD.
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
09
Have you directly managed or supervised design staff in a studio environment?
10
Please explain your experience or knowledge of public sector landscape architecture work with specific attention to how it differs from private sector landscape architecture work. Note: Public Sector experience in not required to qualify for this position. Please keep your response to 500 words or less.
Required Question
