Caltrans District 3
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS
Caltrans District 3, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS
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Job Posting Details
Branch: Chief
Department: Department of Transportation
Job Code: JC-498518
Title: SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS
Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 1/9/2026
Position(s): Multiple
Location: Alameda County (111 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94611)
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Application Methods
Electronic (via CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop‑off
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Job Description & Duties The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of statewide maintenance functions, and the Department’s mission, goals, and policies. They should demonstrate proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, project and organizational management, and building cooperative working relationships with government and public stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, coupled with the ability to evaluate roadside issues, develop objective recommendations, and guide technical teams toward resolution, are essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, including the ability to prepare comprehensive reports, deliver effective presentations, and clearly communicate technical and policy matters to diverse audiences.
Eligibility & Examination Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Landscape Architect exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.
Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to field locations, meetings, and public hearings. Travel may include overnight stays. Incumbent may be exposed to a variety of outdoor conditions during site visits. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquarters location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements
Class Specification details (see attached)
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State‑owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Landscape Architect issued by the California Board of Landscape Architects.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Applicants must submit the State Examination/Employment Application (STD‑678) and applicable or required documents electronically through your CalCareer Account or by mail to the address listed below.
Mailing address: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS‑90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
Drop‑off address: Department of Transportation Drop‑off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816
Desirable Qualifications Additional factors considered include: strong understanding of statewide maintenance functions and transportation engineering, proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams, project and organizational management, cooperative stakeholder relationships, analytical problem‑solving, roadway issue evaluation, and communication of technical and policy matters.
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Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Diana Anderson (229) 234‑2229 Diana.Anderson@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sheryl Sablan (510) 286‑5611 sheryl.m.garcia@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368‑3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Applicants for state employment are expected to comply with this objective, as illegal drug use is inconsistent with state law and civil service regulations.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Job Posting Details
Branch: Chief
Department: Department of Transportation
Job Code: JC-498518
Title: SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS
Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 1/9/2026
Position(s): Multiple
Location: Alameda County (111 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94611)
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Application Methods
Electronic (via CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop‑off
Print Job
Save Job
Job Description & Duties The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of statewide maintenance functions, and the Department’s mission, goals, and policies. They should demonstrate proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, project and organizational management, and building cooperative working relationships with government and public stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, coupled with the ability to evaluate roadside issues, develop objective recommendations, and guide technical teams toward resolution, are essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, including the ability to prepare comprehensive reports, deliver effective presentations, and clearly communicate technical and policy matters to diverse audiences.
Eligibility & Examination Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Landscape Architect exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.
Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to field locations, meetings, and public hearings. Travel may include overnight stays. Incumbent may be exposed to a variety of outdoor conditions during site visits. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquarters location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements
Class Specification details (see attached)
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State‑owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Landscape Architect issued by the California Board of Landscape Architects.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Applicants must submit the State Examination/Employment Application (STD‑678) and applicable or required documents electronically through your CalCareer Account or by mail to the address listed below.
Mailing address: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS‑90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
Drop‑off address: Department of Transportation Drop‑off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816
Desirable Qualifications Additional factors considered include: strong understanding of statewide maintenance functions and transportation engineering, proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams, project and organizational management, cooperative stakeholder relationships, analytical problem‑solving, roadway issue evaluation, and communication of technical and policy matters.
Benefits Click
HERE
to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Diana Anderson (229) 234‑2229 Diana.Anderson@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sheryl Sablan (510) 286‑5611 sheryl.m.garcia@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368‑3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Applicants for state employment are expected to comply with this objective, as illegal drug use is inconsistent with state law and civil service regulations.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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