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Job Description
District Water Manager Department of Transportation
JC-522874
- District Water Manager
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CALTRANS
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
7/7/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Maintenance Roadside Management in District 7, the Water Manager leads the development and implementation of water-management practices and policies that promote efficient use of District water resources; serves as the District Landscape Maintenance Program Manager for smart irrigation controller systems, overseeing their operation, performance, and integration into Maintenance activities; acts as a liaison among Design, Construction, and Maintenance to guide the District's overall water-use and conservation program; and supervises Landscape Associates by assigning and prioritizing work, providing technical guidance, conducting quality-control reviews, coordinating their efforts with Maintenance supervisors, and ensuring their work aligns with district goals, statewide policies, and resource-conservation objectives, while also performing additional functions as needed to support the Division's operational needs. PARF# 07-26-0495 / JC-522874 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, 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 here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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//forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position located at 100 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles County Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The majority of work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment under artificial lighting. Field reviews may require exposure to heat, cold, rain, blowing dust, traffic and equipment noise, and uneven or rough terrain. The incumbent may work near active highways and maintenance operations. Appropriate personal protective equipment provided by the Department must be worn during all field activities. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision:
A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font: 1. Describe your experience developing, managing, or improving irrigation or water management systems. Include examples of how you applied irrigation scheduling, landscape architecture knowledge, or smart controller technologies to improve system efficiency, reduce water use, or ensure compliance with standards or regulations. 2. This position requires coordination across Design, Construction, and Maintenance to ensure that irrigation systems and water use practices align with district goals and statewide policies. Provide an example of a project or initiative where you collaborated with multiple functional units. Describe your role, how you ensured that maintenance needs and water management requirements were incorporated, and the final project outcomes. 3. Senior Landscape Architects make high impact decisions affecting water conservation, regulatory compliance, infrastructure performance, and public safety. Describe a complex problem you encountered involving water use, irrigation system performance, design inconsistencies, or utility billing accuracy. Discuss the analysis you performed, decisions you made, and how your actions mitigated risk or prevented adverse consequences. 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: https://www.naces.
org/members or https:
//aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
