Landscape Architect
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
- Position Description
Join us in shaping Seattles streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) we dont just move peoplewe connect communities build safer streets and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future were tackling big challenges: making travel safer cutting carbon emissions and ensuring reliable affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast and were growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024 were building sidewalks fixing bridges and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
Were a team of problem solvers planners engineers communicators and field crewsbringing purpose-driven work to life. Now we need passionate innovative talent like you. Lets build a Seattle that works for everyonetogether!
SDOTs Right of Way Maintenance and Urban Forestry Division has an exciting new position for aLandscape Architectto plan design and inspect landscape architecture work in public right of way. This role will also be responsible for preparing and reviewing landscape irrigation and urban design plans for SDOT capital and interagency projects. This position reports to the Principal Landscape Architect in SDOT Urban Forestry.- Job Responsibilities
- Serves as landscape project lead for projects developed in house including streetscapes landscapes environmental restoration plazas trails planters and beautification projects.
- Provides subject matter expertise for environmentally critical areas (ECAs) covered by Title 25 of the Seattle Municipal Code. Prepares and reviews restoration plans for ECAs within public rights-of-way (wetlands streams wetland and stream buffers and steep slopes).
- Prepares and reviews construction drawings details and specifications for City irrigation systems in public rights-of-way; performs irrigation calculations to confirm flow and pressure; prepares applications for Water Availability Certificates; prepares and audits watering schedules to minimize water use while meeting landscape requirements.
- Reviews plans and specifications developed by consultants for compliance with city standards for planting erosion control and irrigation. Serves as liaison between consultant Landscape Architects and the Senior Landscape Architect to ensure projects are designed for long-term sustainability.
- Oversees landscape construction; responds to construction submittals and RFIs; samples and tests materials; inspects irrigation soil preparation planting seeding mulching and weed control; maintains records on City projects; onboards SDOT landscape and irrigation assets.
- Prepares and tracks cost estimates budgets and schedules for landscape establishment; inspects sites during establishment; serves as liaison with SDOT landscape and irrigation crews; reviews establishment activities and recommends changes to meet permit requirements and ensure long-term sustainability.
- Serves as the subject-matter expert responding to public inquiries related to landscape architecture work on SDOT projects; participates in community meetings; maintains Landscape Architecture license and membership in good standing with American Society for Landscape Architects.
- Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:- A baccalaureate degree in Landscape Architecture
Experience:- At least three (3) years of professional landscape architectural experience
License Certification:
- Registration as a professional Landscape Architect in the State of Washington is required for employment.
- Current Valid State of Washington Driver License.
OR:An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
Though not requirements strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:- ISA Certified Arborist
- Three years of experience in transportation (e.g. streetscapes boulevards plazas trails or transit stations)
- Experience designing and/or inspecting automatic irrigation systems
- Experience using soil cells or structural soil
- Experience with natural drainage systems
Work Environment / Physical Demands:- Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of work is completed in a City office and 2 days of work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.
- Additional Information
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
- A Portfolio of your Landscape Architecture work.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including professional work and education verificationspre-placement physical exam and full drivers abstract.
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $60.27 - $70.17 per hour.
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Adam Sallean and
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided upon request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
Required Experience:
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