Landscape Architecture District Coordinator

Landscape Architecture District Coordinator

Department of Transportation

JC-502422

SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS

Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/16/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (using your Cal Career account) or Mail Drop-off

Under direction of the Chief, Office of Landscape Architecture Support and Planning, the incumbent provides close communication between Headquarters and assigned Region and Districts to facilitate the planning and design process for transportation system improvements including roadside rehabilitation, erosion control, roadside safety improvements, rest area design, resource conservation, environmental mitigation, roadside livability enhancements, and complete streets elements where appropriate. The incumbent also provides technical guidance on classifying "landscaped freeways" per the California Code of Regulations for the control of outdoor advertising displays, independently prepares written reports and recommendations for program and project improvements, and contributes to other functional areas of the Department in support of Project Delivery.

The incumbent must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Licensed Landscape Architect issued by the California Architecture Board – Landscape Architects Technical Committee.

Location:

1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County. The position is climate‑controlled with artificial lighting. Use of a laptop computer is essential. Telework may be available at the discretion of the Department; in‑person attendance may be required. Business travel may be required. All commute expenses to the headquarters will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS classification.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (1/16/2026). Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered postmark dates for applications.

Applicants must submit the State Examination/Application (STD 678) along with required documents. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required (maximum two pages, no less than 12‑point font). Resumes are optional. The SOQ must address each evaluation criterion separately and in order.

Mail:
Department of Transportation, Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services, MS-90, P.O. Box 168036, Sacramento, CA .

Drop‑off:
Department of Transportation, Drop‑off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Closed on weekends and state holidays. 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer application questions. The Hiring Unit Contact is available for position questions. For reasonable accommodations, direct the request to the interview scheduler at the time of scheduling. For EEO inquiries, contact the Department’s EEO Office.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected categories. The State of California maintains a drug‑free workplace. All applicants must comply with this policy.