Senior Landscape Architect, Caltrans

Job Title:

Landscape Architecture District Coordinator

Department:
Department of Transportation

Job Code: JC-502422

Classification: SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS

Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/16/2026

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, safety roadside rest areas, resource conservation, environmental mitigation, roadside livability enhancements, and complete streets elements where appropriate. The incumbent provides technical guidance and expertise to the Office Chief and Principal Landscape Architect related to classifying "landscaped freeways" as set forth in the California Code of Regulations for the control of outdoor advertising displays;

through liaison efforts, independently prepared written reports, and recommendations for program and project improvements; and inputs 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.

Telework may be eligible at the Department’s discretion and based on Caltrans evolving telework policy. In-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers the employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions.

All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Additional information about the job is available in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions:

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. In-office work is in a climate-controlled environment with artificial lighting; a laptop is essential.

Eligibility:
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Landscape Architect exam. If you do not have current eligibility and will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, search by the classification title.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your State application. The SOQ must address each evaluation criterion separately and in order, and must not exceed two pages in length. It should clearly demonstrate how your education and experience meet the criteria.

Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as the SOQ. The SOQ criteria include:

• Demonstrated understanding of current transportation landscape architecture practices at Caltrans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the role of the District Landscape Architecture Coordinator.
• Describe how you apply a "People First" approach in the Landscape Architecture Coordinator role.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues, organize them, evaluate risks, identify alternatives, balance priorities, and implement actions to meet deadlines.

Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If basing eligibility on education, include unofficial transcripts. Foreign transcripts/degrees require a U.S. equivalency evaluation. See listed websites for evaluation agencies.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Applications may be submitted electronically via  If submitting a hard copy, include the STD Form 678 and the complete application package. See the posting for the detailed required documents and submission methods.

Final Filing Date: 1/16/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for…