Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect/Designer II

City of Fremont, CA
Fremont, California United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 30, 2024
  • Salary: $107,218.66 - $159,400.50 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Architecture
  • Grounds and Landscaping Services
  • Job Description

    Description

    The City of Fremont's Community Services Department is recruiting for:

    Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect/Designer II




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    The Department

    The Community Services Department strives to improve the health, wellness and quality of life for Fremont residents by offering a wide variety of exceptional educational and recreational programs and services, historic and cultural resources, facilities, unique attractions, special events, park use and urban forestry.

    The Position

    One position will be filled as either an Associate Landscape Architect or a lower level Landscape Architect/Designer II, depending upon qualifications and fit. Both positions will perform professional-level landscape architectural work related to the design, construction, and rehabilitation of landscape and irrigation for parks, landscaped areas, and street and urban design projects. In addition, the Associate level incumbent will serve as project manager, team leader and/or supervisor, and consultant manager for site development of city facilities and private developments.

    Application Process

    The first review of applications is 12:00 p.m. PST., November 29, 2024. This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume, cover letter, and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

    To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

    Selection Process
    The process may include oral panel and individual interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related test components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

    Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 9, 2024.

    Reasonable Accommodation
    Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov .

    Contact Us
    For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov .

    The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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    Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect/Designer II Class Specification

    Essential Functions

    Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

    Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer I:

    • Using prescribed methods and procedures, incumbents perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced landscape architect.

    • Applies basic principles of landscape architecture design in specific situations.

    • Follows through on a series of specific tasks.

    • Recognizes and evaluates the role of work tasks in accomplishing a larger project.

    • Prepares plans for planting, irrigation, site plans, grading, and layout for parks and median projects.

    • Designs and drafts details for planting, irrigation, paving, walls, fences, drainage, site furnishings, and play areas.

    • Prepares graphics for presentations or reports.

    • Makes quantity and cost estimates.

    • Researches materials and products for suitability in landscape architecture projects.

    • Uses appropriate manual and automated design tools to perform job tasks.

    • Provides information to the public on City landscape requirements.

    Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer II:

    • In addition to the duties listed above, incumbents prepare preliminary and final working drawings of landscape and irrigation designs.

    • Assists the public with questions involving landscape problems.

    • Assists in the preparation and reviews of landscape plans and contract specifications.

    • Assists with conducting field inspections for compliance with landscape and irrigation plans and specifications.

    • Composes correspondence and minor reports as directed by the Senior Landscape Architect and the Associate Landscape Architect.

    • Performs related professional landscape work as required.

    • May be assigned project management duties for projects with small to medium complexity.

    Landscape Architect II:
    • In addition to the duties listed above, incumbents review and approve minor site development plans submitted for development approval for conformance with plans, specifications, and ordinances.

    Associate Landscape Architect/Urban Forester:

    • In addition to the duties listed above, incumbents perform professional landscape architectural work as project manager in the preparation of landscape design and layout of parks, recreational areas, roadway medians and pedestrian ways.

    • Prepares master park development plans, specifications, contracts, cost estimates and working drawings for assigned projects using manual and automated design tools.

    • Makes field inspections to insure compliance with drawings and specifications.

    • Reviews and approves site development plans submitted for development approval for conformance with plans, specifications, and ordinances.

    • Uses manual and automated design tools to design and/or administer contracts for the design of landscaping for City property, including parks, medians, and building grounds.

    • Administers the tree planting program including maintenance of the street tree master plan, botanical designation, inspection of plantings, and issuance of permits for planting, removal, and pruning.

    • Serves as technical adviser to customers, City staff, and officials on park, street tree, and landscape matters.

    • Represent the City with agencies, groups, and individuals concerned with parks and open space.

    • Responds to customer service requests regarding landscaping of City property.

    • Serves on a team of City staff involved in inspecting developments to resolve problems and effect compliance with City requirements.

    • Maintains records and prepares reports.

    Marginal Functions

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    All levels:

    Knowledge of: Principles and practices of landscape architecture and urban design; native and exotic plant materials best adapted to the Fremont area; using landscape and site improvements to enhance, beautify, and provide identity in the design of places; basic principles of irrigation design; basic engineering principles in grading, drainage, erosion control and paving design.

    Skill in: Using computer-aided design to draft plans and details; prepare graphics for presentation using a variety of media.

    Ability to: Participate as a team member in assigned work; learn and apply information related to the duties and responsibilities routinely assigned other team members; communicate effectively in verbal and written form; operate a personal computer; make independent decisions within the scope of assigned duties and responsibilities; learn and implement City policies, procedures, and codes; develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

    Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer II:

    In addition to the above, knowledge of: City ordinances and regulations relating to landscape development in Fremont; principles of park and recreational development planning; landscape architectural problems encountered in municipal landscape architectural work and their solutions.

    Skill in: Preparing cost estimates of landscape and related site improvement projects; making effective public presentations.

    Ability to: Select proper plant materials to achieve desired effects and prevent soil erosion; prepare sketches and plans for beautification projects; inspect projects under construction.

    Associate Landscape Architect/Urban Forester:

    In addition to the above, knowledge of: Botanical identification characteristics, valuation, and selection criteria; landscape irrigation and drainage systems; preparation of construction specifications; design and civil engineering as applied to landscape architecture; and basic supervisory principles and practices.

    Skill in: Operating manual and automated drawing and drafting tools and equipment.

    Ability to: Design and prepare landscape plans with minimum maintenance requirements and low water use; use plant materials under a variety of conditions; develop and maintain collaborative, problem solving relationships with customers, stakeholders and team members; prepare technical reports and memos; prepare and make oral presentations.

    Education/Experience

    Education

    All levels: A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Horticulture or a closely related field.

    Experience

    Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer I: No experience is required; however one year of technical-level experience and/or experience as an intern is highly desirable.

    Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer II: Two years of professional experience in landscape architecture or park planning.

    Associate Landscape Architect/Urban Forester: Five years of progressively responsible experience in professional landscape architecture and park planning.

    Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

    Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

    Possession of a valid Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California is required for the Landscape Architect I, Landscape Architect II, and Associate Landscape Architect classifications. At the I and II level, incumbents who do not possess a valid Landscape Architect license will use the classification title of Landscape Designer I or II and work under the direct supervision of the City and /or Senior Landscape Architect.

    Incumbents assigned as the City Urban Forester must satisfy the following requirements within 12 months of hire date: Certified Arborist (from the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture) or Membership in the American Society of Consulting Arborists. The City Urban Forester is not required to be a licensed Landscape Architect.

    This class series requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of the City limits to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities. Therefore, this classification series requires the possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required licenses shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

    Physical and Environmental Demands

    Rare = 66%

    Sitting: Constant

    Walking: Occasional

    Standing: Rare

    Bending (neck): Occasional

    Bending (waist): Rare

    Squatting: Rare

    Climbing: Rare

    Kneeling: Rare

    Crawling: Never

    Jumping: Never

    Balancing: Never

    Twisting (neck): Occasional

    Twisting (waist): Never

    Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional

    Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional

    Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare

    Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare

    Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent

    Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent

    Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare

    Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

    Push/pull:

    Up to 10 lbs. Rare

    11 to 25 lbs. Never

    26 to 50 lbs. Never

    51 to 75 lbs. Never

    76 to 100 lbs. Never

    Over 100 lbs. Never

    Lifting:

    Up to 10 lbs. Rare

    11 to 25 lbs. Rare

    26 to 50 lbs. Never

    51 to 75 lbs. Never

    76 to 100 lbs. Never

    Over 100 lbs. Never

    Carrying:

    Up to 10 lbs. Rare

    11 to 25 lbs. Rare

    26 to 50 lbs. Never

    51 to 75 lbs. Never

    76 to 100 lbs. Never

    Over 100 lbs. Never

    Coordination:

    Eye-hand: Required

    Eye-hand-foot: Required

    Driving: Required

    Vision:

    Acuity, near: Required

    Acuity, far: Required

    Depth perception: Required

    Accommodation: Required

    Color vision: Required

    Field of vision: Required

    Talking:

    Face-to-face contact: Required

    Verbal contact w/others: Required

    Public: Required

    Hearing:

    Normal conversation: Required

    Telephone communication: Required

    Earplugs required: Not required

    Work environment:
    Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to dust, fumes smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

    Class Code: Level I: 5040; Level II: 8529; Associate Level: 5030

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    EEOC Code: 2
    Barg. Unit: CFEA
    Probation: 12 months
    Rev.: 11/21

    The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

    To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Fremont, CA
    • City of Fremont, CA

    The Community

    Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community. Fremont is an ethnically and culturally diverse city of approximately 235,439 people with an area of 92 square miles, making it the fourth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 15th largest City in California.

     

    Originally an agricultural area comprised of five small towns, Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best. Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to over 1,200 innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Facebook, among many others. The City’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.

     

    Fremont residents enjoy a moderate climate, high rates of home ownership and educational achievement, a nationally recognized and highly rated public school system, and low crime and unemployment rates. With so much to offer, it’s no surprise that Fremont is frequently recognized as an ideal place to live and work.

     

    The Organization

    The City of Fremont is a full-service general law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government that combines the civic leadership of elected officials with the managerial experience of an appointed City Manager. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in a seven-member city council. Six Councilmembers are elected on a by-district basis, with the Mayor separately elected to a four-year term by a citywide vote.

     

    The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager is responsible for implementing City Council policy and administering the day-to-day operations and affairs of the City in a businesslike and prudent manner. The City Attorney serves as chief legal advisor to the City, providing transactional and litigation services to the City, as represented by the City Council, City advisory bodies, and City departments.

     

    The City of Fremont is an organization of approximately 995 full-time dedicated employees and supported by a FY 2022-23 General Fund budget of $249.3 million. City operations are organized into the following departments: City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Human Services, Information Technology Services, Police, and Public Works.

     

     

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