Structure/Landscape Designer I/II - Public Works

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About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating , and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

Salary range(s) for this classification(s) are:

S tructure/Landscape Designer I : $99,612.24 - $126,038.64

Structure/Landscape Designer II : $112,934.64 - $142,986.48

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Department of Public Works is recruiting to fill two (2) Structure/Landscape Designer I/II positions within the City Facilities Architectural Services Division (CFAS).

• One position to be with an A rchitectural degree . Employee in this position will perform professional architectural work . The work will include moderate difficulty in support ing programming, evaluation, review, design, and construction administration for capital improvement projects (primarily remodels and Tenant Improvements of c ity - owned facilities , such as community centers, libraries , fire stations, C ity Hall, maintenance yards facilities, and Police buildings ).
  

• O ne position with a L andscape A rchitectur al degree. Employee in this position will perform professional landscape architectural work . The work will include moderate difficulty in support ing programming, evaluation, review, design, and construction administration for capital improvement projects (primarily parks, trails, streetscapes, and emergency housing crisis assistance ).
  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Preparing site selection, development feasibility, site layout and design, vision exploration, site investigations and analysis, and summary reports using desktop publishing software programs.
  

• Consulting with public and private consultants, contractors, and owners relative to the construction and maintenance of mun icipal/ public city-owned facilities as assigned.
  

• Preparing, writing, and administering consultant agreements.
  

• Developing schematic and preliminary site and landscape design concepts.
  

• Writing reports and Council memos for City projects.
  

• Participating in coordinating a full range of project management activities.
  

• Consulting with architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, developers, community groups and other City departments about the design and construction of municipal /public city- owned projects .
  

• Coordinating with other public agencies in the preparation of technical reports, plans and specifications, public meetings, and other duties related to the full range of project management activities.
  

• Preparing and writing technical reports, grant applications, agreements, joint use agreements , and strategic plans requiring research under the direction of a supervisor.
  

• Organizing, managing , and facilitating meetings with community groups and citizen organizations.
  

• Preparing and/or reviewing plans and specifications; preparing bidding documents; soliciting bids; awarding contracts; administering the contracts; interpreting plans and specifications; resolving field problems; managing construction contracts; and, following through with acceptance of project.
  

• Presenting project details and discussing with community groups and citizen organizations.
  

• Providing analysis, project schedules, and cost estimates of construction.
  

• Preparing designs, plans and specifications for conformance to established standards and directing the inspections of facilities under construction or repair using computer-aided design and drafting software programs.
  

• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.
  

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the field of Landscape Architecture, Architecture or a closely related field

Experience :

Structure/Landscape Designer I : None.

Structure/Landscape Designer II : One (1) year of increasingly responsible professional experience at a level equivalent to Structure/Landscape Designer with the City of San Jos é .

Acceptable substitution : Acceptance by the State of California for professional registration testing may be substituted for the degree requirement. Proof of acceptance must be provided at the time of application.

Licensing Requirements : Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required .

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

• Experience in the delivery of site development and landscape architectural design projects, with public sector experience is highly desirable.
  

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture .
  

• Ability to perform varied computer aided drafting and desktop publishing assignments using programs such as AutoCAD.
  

• Ability to perform analysis for code compliance.
  

• Ability to prepare master and detailed plans, construction specifications and cost estimates, sketches and color renderings.
  

• Ability to perform research work and prepare technical reports.
  

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes , performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.

Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives .

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interview s.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Diana Gonzalez at diana.gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov .

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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