Landscape Architect jobs in San Jose, CA

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten 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 Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. 

The Public Works Department 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

Salary range for this classification is $144,296.88 - $182,495.04 annually. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Architect/Landscape Architect classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

The Department of Public Works is seeking to fill a vacant Senior Architect/Landscape Architect position. 

Public Works’ City Facilities Architectural Services (CFAS) Division has the primary responsibility for the delivery of capital improvements for City-owned facilities including for recreational facilities, parks, trails, libraries, public safety facilities, and various cultural facilities. CFAS is recruiting for a Senior Landscape Architect to lead a section dedicated to providing landscape architectural services to the full range of City projects largely focused on the design and construction of park and recreation projects. 

The incumbent will supervise a Section, with a staff of up to six professionals, which is responsible for the design and implementation of landscape architectural projects meeting functional programs and aesthetic objectives, within budgetary and schedule parameters.  The incumbent is responsible for functions such as planning, cost estimating and scheduling future projects; coordinating with partners and developers reviewing and providing feedback on master plans, cost estimates, park design plans for City standards and code compliance, and construction management and inspection coordination; implementing a program of capital projects ranging in size and complexity from minor renovations to major new facilities including notable, high-profile projects, such as a regional soccer complex, skate parks, and the extensive remediation and restoration of existing city parks. 

Education:  

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, or similar field. 

Experience:  

• Five (5) years of professional landscape architectural experience. 

Licenses/Certifications:  

• Possession of a valid certificate as a licensed Architect or Landscape Architect issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners. 

• Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.