What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structure/Landscape Designer I/II - Public Works position at City of San Jose, CA?
Salary : $99,612.24 - $142,986.48 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202300795
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
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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 :
Structure / 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 Architectural degree. Employee in this position will perform professional architectural work. The work will include moderate difficulty in supporting programming, evaluation, review, design, and construction administration for capital improvement projects (primarily remodels and Tenant Improvements of city-owned facilities, such as community centers, libraries, fire stations, City Hall, maintenance yards facilities, and Police buildings).
- One position with a Landscape Architectural degree. Employee in this position will perform professional landscape architectural work. The work will include moderate difficulty in supporting 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 :
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 José.
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.
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 interviews.
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 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 for 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 You will be able to view information based on different Sworn / Federated job classification.
In additional to the benefits above, there is an to 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.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
If you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university.
How many years of increasingly responsible professional experience do you have at a level equivalent to Structure / Landscape Designer I with the City of San José?
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. Are you able to provide proof of acceptance? If yes, please attach the document during the application process.
This position requires a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.
Please select the area(s) in which you have experience with planning and designing :
Describe your experience in the area(s) selected above, including years of experience.
Describe your experience with desktop publishing and computer aided drafting software. Indicate the types of software you have used and the projects you have prepared.
Describe your experience preparing written documents such as studies, reports, memos, and grant applications.
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Salary : $99,612 - $142,986
