Associate Landscape Architect
Associate Landscape Architect
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Job Description
The Position
- This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:7/11/2025 7/25/2025 (Final)
The Associate Landscape Architect under direction performs journey level professional landscape design and site planning and supervises preparation of related plans and contract documents for such projects; develops master plans designs prepares construction and maintenance documents inspects and supervises construction of landscape architectural projects; advises in the construction and maintenance of such projects; responsible for reviewing plans and performing field review inspections for enforcement of ordinances/legislation related to environmental landscaping and related land use. Positions in this class are distinguished from Assistant Landscape Architects by the leadworker responsibilities assigned and the possession of a license as a Registered Landscape Architect issued by the California Board of Landscape Architects. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Principles of current landscape architecture technology design and landscape construction methods including various phases of engineering principles as applied to landscape architecture
- Federal State and County ordinances and legislation which impact landscape architectural practices and procedures including the Sacramento County Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance and Water Conserving Landscape Requirements Ordinance
- Landscape contracting methods and procedures
- Proper application of plants soils and natural features in a variety of landscaping situations
- Characteristics and requirements of various plant life and construction materials and methods suitable for program projects
- Construction codes and ordinances
- Principles of budget preparation and budget control
- Principles and techniques of supervision training and performance evaluation
- Plan coordinate and supervise the work of para-professional technical and subordinate staff
- Prepare sketches plans construction documents and cost estimates for landscape architectural projects
- Demonstrate artistic and creative aptitude
- Correlate engineering or architectural features and theory to proposed landscape projects
- Enforce applicable ordinances and legislation related to landscaping and land use issues
- Prepare technical reports contract documents and correspondence
- Conduct public meetings
- Establish effective working relationships with employees private consultants contractors public officials and the public
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Landscape Architect issued by the California Board of Landscape Architects.
Note:If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please clickhereor speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
Special Requirements
Drivers License Requirement: A valid California Drivers License Class C or higher will be required prior to appointment.
Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Drivers License required for this class constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve(12)months.Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhereto apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
- Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
- Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.
Note:Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
- Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
- Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
- Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
- If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
- For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance level recency progression and quality of candidates education training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clickherefor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
