Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
Landscape Architect Trainee To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
- A bachelor's or higher-level degree in landscape architecture
OR
- A Landscape Architect's License from any state or political subdivision of the United States.
As a Landscape Architect Trainee, you will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Landscape Architect, Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Landscape Architect, you must have obtained proof of passing any two sections of the LARE and successfully completed the requirements of the traineeship to the satisfaction of the appointing authority. At the discretion of the appointing authority, early advancement to the Assistant Landscape Architect is possible if you have obtained any two sections of the LARE and have successfully completed twelve months of the traineeship. It is your responsibility to notify the appointing authority’s personnel office upon obtaining proof of passing any two sections of the LARE. Failure to obtain a passing result on any two sections of the LARE within 24-months will result in removal from your position.
Assistant Landscape Architect - A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in landscape architecture; and proof of passing any two sections of the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE); OR
- A Landscape Architect's License from any state or political subdivision of the United States.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Duties Description This position will be located in the Office of Environment, Landscape Architecture Bureau.
Duties Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor/manager, the duties of the Landscape Architect Trainee/Assistant Landscape Architect may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing Landscape Architectural design and support for capital program, maintenance, and special projects including planning, site analysis, grading, drainage, plant selection, design, construction, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of transportation facilities, buildings and institutions, parks, historic sites, recreation areas and other outdoor areas,
- Preparing renderings, visualizations, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) map analyses, technical media and presentation materials for decision making, design development and delivery, and for use in training, public meetings, workshops, and hearings utilizing current software tools,
- Preparing project contract documents including plans, specifications and estimates for landscape components, erosion control plans, storm water management plans and wetland mitigation designs,
- Assisting with review, tracking, revision, and development of landscape specifications and approved products lists, evaluation of new products and research into sustainable materials, design, and construction techniques,
- Assisting with the New York State Scenic Byways Program including project reviews and tracking, corridor management plans, and support to Byways organizations,
- Supporting Adirondack and Catskill Park Preserve interagency and stakeholder coordination including implementation of the Master Transportation Corridor Unit Management Plan, tracking, annual reporting, and further corridor plan development,
- Assisting in the provision of technical assistance, support, and development of guidance for complete streets and active transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) facility design including compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related requirements,
- Taking part in vegetation management strategies, control of invasive species and conservation efforts for pollinators including interactions with agency/industry/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)technical working groups,
- Assisting with environmental analysis related to federal, state, and local regulations and requirements, permit applications and the development of related policies and procedures,
- Evaluating projects and materials prepared by consultants, local governments, and developers for their impact on state properties, permits and consistency with guidance,
- Assisting with review and development of visual impact assessment reports and related guidance,
- Researching environmental issues affecting the State transportation network, gathering data, writing reports, and assisting with the management of ongoing Research Projects,
- Participating in teams and technical working groups with Department staff in engineering, landscape architecture, maintenance, operations, and other disciplines as well as other agencies, community, and non-government groups.
Successful candidates will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments - This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Traineeship, Local area, Outdoor,