Career Opportunity

Landscape Architectural Associate II - Public Works (5272) (142814)

Recruitment: RTF0142804-01127365

Published: January 11, 2024

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About:

Application Opening: Friday, January 5, 2024
Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than 5pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Compensation Range: $136,890 - $166,348 Annually
Recruitment ID: RTF0142804-01127365

Appointment Type: Temporary Provisional (TPV). This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

The Building Design and Construction Division

The Building Design and Construction Division of San Francisco Public Works, led by the City Architect, provides architectural and landscape design services, comprehensive building planning, project and construction management, contract support and compliance monitoring, materials testing and hazardous materials investigation for the development of new – and the upgrading of existing ­– civic buildings, facilities and urban landscapes to create a more resilient city.

Role description

As a Landscape Architectural Associate II, you will work under general supervision and apply your landscape architectural skills to plan and develop projects that enhance the landscape of City-owned facilities, such as parks, recreational areas, urban public spaces, parkways, and public rights of way.

Important and Essential Duties:
As a Landscape Architectural Associate II, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and/or supervises the planning and design of landscape architectural projects.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of presentation materials for landscape architectural projects.
• Determines scope of work and establishes schedules and estimated costs of projects.
• Writes and edits construction specifications; prepares reports, memoranda, and all correspondence related to landscape architectural work.
• Coordinates and reviews contract documents with other City and consulting staff including architects, engineers, and maintenance and crafts personnel.
• Performs site review or inspections of landscape projects under construction to ensure quality and conformance to plans and specifications.
• Reviews, coordinates, and comments on work prepared by consultants for conformance with project requirements.
• Provides technical assistance and direction to subordinate landscape architectural and other supervised staff.
• Coordinates, facilities, and/or presents projects to clients, commissions, agencies, departments, communities, and other interested groups.
• Supervises subordinate personnel by planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work; is responsible for development of subordinates through training and disciplinary processes.
• Reviews and checks contractors’ correspondence, reports, change order requests, payment requests and submittals including shop drawings, material samples and substitutions to ensure contract compliance and conformity with the design intent.

How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which may be required for employment in this job class. 

Experience:

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the landscape architectural field, including design; preparation of preliminary and final working drawings, cost analyses, specification preparation, construction administration, and observation of landscape architectural construction projects of which two (2) years must have been served as a job captain, project lead, or in a role of increased responsibility on a project.

License and Certification:

• Possession of a California License to practice as a Landscape Architect.
• Possession of a valid California driver license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Special Requirements: Proficiency in computer-aided drafting (CAD).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists during the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Experience in Adobe Suite and 3D modeling software such as Sketchup or Rhino.
• Experience in the design and construction administration of complex projects including multiple disciplines.
• Experience in the writing of project/client agreements including fee proposals and add service requests.

VERIFICATION:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements. 

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

What else should I know?

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Analyst, Tara Stevens, at Tara.Stevens@sfdpw.org.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.