Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Senior Landscape Architect, Caltrans, the Landscape Associate will serve as the Contract Manager (CM), Vegetation Management Program. The CM works with Landscape Specialists, Environmental Planners, Geographical Information Specialists, District Maintenance Staff, and Tree Crews to initiate, prepare, oversee, and inspect the service contracts, which includes fuel reduction service contracts, irrigation service contracts, and potential grant-related projects. The CM also works with the maintenance team to schedule, direct, and monitor contractors’ work.

With detailed knowledge of vegetation, ecology, methods and equipment used in highway landscape maintenance, roadside vegetation and irrigation assets management, and Caltrans maintenance practices, the Contract Manager will oversee a portfolio of contracts required to accomplish for fuel reduction and landscape health within the region.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATE, CALTRANS  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.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 4050 Taylor Street San Diego, San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled environment in an office building or field office  with artificial lighting. Travel throughout District 11, which includes San Diego and Imperial County, for contract inspection and  field reviews are necessary. While in the field, the incumbent may be exposed to dirt, noise, graphic conditions, dust, chemicals,  uneven surfaces, various weather conditions, and in close proximity to traffic. All safety policies must be adhered to. The position

may be subject to irregular work shifts.

Special Requirements

• For Range D classification, the incumbent must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Landscape Architect issued by the California Architects Board-Landscape Architects Technical Committee.
  

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must also submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for this position.

• Failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may not be considered and may result in disqualification for the interview.
• Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
• The SOQ must follow the number format, must respond to the criteria below, must not exceed two pages in length, and be typed in size 11 Arial font.

1. Provide examples of your experience using Microsoft (MS) Office Software Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), with Geographic Information System (GIS), and the ability to adapt to new specific software tools.
2. Provide examples of your experience with contract management and project inspection, including developing estimates, preparing Invitation For Bid (IFB) packages, conducting construction inspections, and ensuring project completion. Explain how you manage the contracts to stay within the established timelines and budget frameworks.
3. Describe your experience with written and verbal communication to management, staff, and stakeholders, including examples of developing reports, technical papers, estimates, and project diaries.
4. Provide examples of your experience analyzing and interpreting data and reports to identify needs, recommend corrective measures, and prepare documentation. Include your experience comparing and reconciling data from multiple sources and databases to prepare accurate reports and recommendations, assessing the anticipated impacts to maximize program effectiveness, and your ability to simultaneously work on several assignments and meet deadlines.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Applications Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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