Assistant Landscape Architect (NY HELPS)/Landscape Architect 1 - NYC/Capital Bureau

Assistant Landscape Architect (NY HELPS)/Landscape Architect 1

• NYC/Capital Bureau State of New York
• Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of New York, NY Job Details Full-time $101,673
• $132,752 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Microsoft Word CAD software Bluebeam Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Site planning projects Research Driver's License Microsoft Teams Landscape design Transportation infrastructure projects Technical Proficiency Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform.

Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor/manager, the duties of the Landscape Architect may include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision of staff and preparation of landscape architectural activities and projects for park, recreation and historic site facilities for the Region. The position will be required to use your professional license and registration seal.
• Performing a full range of landscape architectural planning, design and construction activities.
• Supervising consultants and contractors during the design and construction phase of projects.
• Design and Contract Document Development. Supervision and preparation of plans, details, specifications and estimates for projects and activities. Review, approve, sign and seal landscape architectural projects.
• Construction Phase Activities. Oversees consultants, directs staff or directly provides for contract administration, construction management, and inspections. Service as Project Manager/Director's Representative of designated projects. Assures that work is completed in accordance with contract documents.
• Evaluating and managing project schedules, quality of work and budget.
• Assigning projects and parts of projects to staff and consultants, review work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, regulations, codes, program needs and goals.
• Completing or participating in environmental and regulatory permitting. Prepares, secures & monitors permits for assigned and supervised projects.
• Developing graphics that communicate design intent, presentation materials, renderings, reports, and studies.
• Providing technical assistance in the development of project scope of work descriptions.
• Obtains, analyzes, inventories and evaluates field conditions, survey information and data.
• Performs or supervises staff to complete facility inspections and surveys to determine need for repairs, rehabilitations or improvements.
• Performs or supervises staff to research materials, codes, regulations for project development.
• Coordination & communication with supervisor, other groups, facility managers, individuals, agencies, public and organizations to achieve project goals. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
• To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

The qualifications are:

ASSISTANT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, SG-20

Successful completion of Sections 1 and 2 of the New York Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) AND one year of experience planning and designing landscape development and site improvement projects, and overseeing the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of outdoor spaces and other open areas for transportation facilities, buildings, parks, historic sites, recreational facilities, campuses, gardens, playgrounds, and roads and highways.70.1

Transfer Qualifications:

Candidates must have one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as an Assistant Engineer (Civil), SG-20, AND have successful completion of Sections 1 and 2 of the New York Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) AND one year of experience planning and designing landscape development and site improvement projects, and overseeing the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of outdoor spaces and other open areas for transportation facilities, buildings, parks, historic sites, recreational facilities, campuses, gardens, playgrounds, and roads and highways. Only the title listed is eligible for transfer.

Note:

The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.FOR

PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT

In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the same minimum qualifications as listed under

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Qualifications. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the Assistant Landscape Architect examination to be appointed permanently.

FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reinstatement or reassignment in accordance with Civil Service Law. Landscape Architect 1, SG-24FOR

PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENT

New York State Registration and License as a Professional Landscape Architect

• and one year of service as an Assistant Landscape Architect.
• Continued employment as a Landscape Architect 1 is dependent upon maintaining a New York State Professional Landscape Architect's license and current registration.

Failure to maintain this license with current registration will result in removal from the position.

FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT

In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the same minimum qualifications as listed under

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Qualifications. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the Landscape Architect 1 examination to be appointed permanently.

FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT VIA SECTION 52.7

(NCP): In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) of its intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion (NCP) to the position of Landscape Architect 1 in the NYC Main Office of the Capital Bureau. A permanent appointment may be made via NCP of an applicant from the established promotion field who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of an NCP are met. Said requirements include that there three or fewer qualified candidates from within the promotion field interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications. The promotion field for the Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) position consists of OPRHP employees who have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive (NY HELPS), or 55b/c service as Assistant Landscape Architect.

Please Note:

In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed the last two holdings of the Landscape Architect 1 (Senior Landscape Architect) promotion exam. Depending on each applicant's experience and/or current salary if employed by New York State already, the appointment may be made to the Assistant Landscape Architect or Landscape Architect 1. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments

OPERATIONAL NEEDS

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Position will need to work and communicate with the Region, Contracts and Agency staff located in various remote office locations by using videoconferencing, phone and email.
• Candidate is expected to have proficiency in Revu Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Teams, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook.
• Work schedule may vary depending on agency needs and project completion dates.

SALARY INFORMATION

Assistant Landscape Architect, SG-20:

The starting salary for an Assistant Landscape Architect, SG-20 is $101,673. This amount is comprised of the statutory hiring rate PS&T Grade 20 ($74,193), an Increased Hiring Rate of $9,980, Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000, specific to this title and location.

The maximum compensation for this position is $111,621. This amount is comprised of the statutory job rate PS&T Grade 20 ($94,121), Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000, specific to this title and location.

Landscape Architect 1, SG-24:

The starting salary for a Landscape Architect 1, SG-24 is $118,778. This amount is comprised of the statutory hiring rate PS&T Grade 24 ($91,298), an Increased Hiring Rate of $9,980, Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000, specific to this title and location.

The maximum compensation for this position is $132,752. This amount is comprised of the statutory job rate PS&T Grade 24 ($115,252), Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000, specific to this title and location.

BENEFITS

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:

• 44 days
• 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

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NY HELPS PROGRAM

For the duration of the

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Program, this title may be filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under

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will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Employees appointed via the

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program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has covered-in employees who were appointed via

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on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent

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appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent

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appointment occurring effective June 12, 2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.