San Francisco
Senior Landscape Architect - Citywide (5211) - (C00382)
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview Under general administrative direction, manages and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of projects and systems.
Important Information & Application Steps
Application Instructions: Use your personal email — school and work emails may become inaccessible. Ensure you list your PE licenses in the application. We review your application, not your resume — complete it fully and highlight your relevant experience. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification. If interested in other specialties, apply separately for each. Application Opens:
September 30, 2025
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. Application Filing Deadline:
5:00 PM on October 28, 2025 After Submitting Your Application: Confirmation Email: Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application was not successfully submitted. Connect with us: Add our emails to your contacts to avoid delays in updates. SFHR Email Extensions Save a Copy: Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5211-C00382) Contact Information: For questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org Job Description Under general administrative direction, directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of projects and systems. Responsibilities
Directs, supervises, and coordinates the design of complex engineering/architecture/landscape architecture projects. Interviews, selects, trains, monitors, and evaluates departmental staff and consultants. Plans, organizes, and directs the administration and management of contracts. Directs, supervises, and reviews the preparation of complex construction contract and construction documents. Establishes and implements departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives. Manages projects, directs, reviews, and supervises the review of shop drawings by contractors. Supervises field inspection staff, coordinates activities between a unit and other groups, and consults with technical staff. Conducts meetings and represents the City. Writes and/or reviews and approves documents. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Eight (8) years of verifiable professional landscape architecture work experience, including four (4) years as a licensed professional landscape architect; two (2) of the eight (8) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5274 Landscape Architect. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in the State of California. Substitutions for Landscape Architecture Specialty
A Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture may substitute for 1 year of work experience. A PhD in Landscape Architecture may substitute for 2 years of work experience. Note for out-of-state applicants:
Candidates licensed in other states who meet the minimum requirements but do not possess the California license may file for the examination and be placed under waiver until the California license is presented. License or Certificate Some positions may require a valid California Driver's License. Working Conditions Some positions may require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions; and schedules including weekends, holidays, nights, or overtime. Verification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process. Note: Falsifying information may result in disqualification. For verification resources, see the Hiring Process and How to Verify Education and Experience sections. 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours; overtime hours are not included in this calculation. Selection Procedures After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps to advance, including: Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%): complete the supplemental questionnaire as part of the online application. Provide complete information about education, experience and training. The questionnaire will be used to evaluate minimum qualifications and determine final score and rank. Additional Information
Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicants will be created for certification purposes. The list may be publicly inspected upon request after exhaustion or resolution of referrals. The list duration is 6 months and may be extended with HR Director approval. Additional selection processes may be conducted. Citywide Recruitment:
This recruitment and its eligible list may be used to fill positions in various City departments. See the instructions for identifying departments that use this classification. How to Apply All applications must be submitted through the online portal at the City Careers site. Computers are available for public use at designated locations. Ensure your information is accurate and matches your legal ID. Upon successful submission, you will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov. If you do not receive it, the submission may have failed. For questions, contact the exam analyst by email at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, or other protected category under the law.
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Application Instructions: Use your personal email — school and work emails may become inaccessible. Ensure you list your PE licenses in the application. We review your application, not your resume — complete it fully and highlight your relevant experience. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification. If interested in other specialties, apply separately for each. Application Opens:
September 30, 2025
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. Application Filing Deadline:
5:00 PM on October 28, 2025 After Submitting Your Application: Confirmation Email: Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application was not successfully submitted. Connect with us: Add our emails to your contacts to avoid delays in updates. SFHR Email Extensions Save a Copy: Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5211-C00382) Contact Information: For questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org Job Description Under general administrative direction, directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of projects and systems. Responsibilities
Directs, supervises, and coordinates the design of complex engineering/architecture/landscape architecture projects. Interviews, selects, trains, monitors, and evaluates departmental staff and consultants. Plans, organizes, and directs the administration and management of contracts. Directs, supervises, and reviews the preparation of complex construction contract and construction documents. Establishes and implements departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives. Manages projects, directs, reviews, and supervises the review of shop drawings by contractors. Supervises field inspection staff, coordinates activities between a unit and other groups, and consults with technical staff. Conducts meetings and represents the City. Writes and/or reviews and approves documents. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Eight (8) years of verifiable professional landscape architecture work experience, including four (4) years as a licensed professional landscape architect; two (2) of the eight (8) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5274 Landscape Architect. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in the State of California. Substitutions for Landscape Architecture Specialty
A Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture may substitute for 1 year of work experience. A PhD in Landscape Architecture may substitute for 2 years of work experience. Note for out-of-state applicants:
Candidates licensed in other states who meet the minimum requirements but do not possess the California license may file for the examination and be placed under waiver until the California license is presented. License or Certificate Some positions may require a valid California Driver's License. Working Conditions Some positions may require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions; and schedules including weekends, holidays, nights, or overtime. Verification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process. Note: Falsifying information may result in disqualification. For verification resources, see the Hiring Process and How to Verify Education and Experience sections. 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours; overtime hours are not included in this calculation. Selection Procedures After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps to advance, including: Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%): complete the supplemental questionnaire as part of the online application. Provide complete information about education, experience and training. The questionnaire will be used to evaluate minimum qualifications and determine final score and rank. Additional Information
Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicants will be created for certification purposes. The list may be publicly inspected upon request after exhaustion or resolution of referrals. The list duration is 6 months and may be extended with HR Director approval. Additional selection processes may be conducted. Citywide Recruitment:
This recruitment and its eligible list may be used to fill positions in various City departments. See the instructions for identifying departments that use this classification. How to Apply All applications must be submitted through the online portal at the City Careers site. Computers are available for public use at designated locations. Ensure your information is accurate and matches your legal ID. Upon successful submission, you will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov. If you do not receive it, the submission may have failed. For questions, contact the exam analyst by email at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, or other protected category under the law.
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