Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant I or II

Assists in developing environmentally sensitive landscape architectural designs and provides support to the landscape development and establishment of projects. Assists in the management of statewide landscape programs and acts as liaison for coordinating landscape programs with public or private organizations, consultants, districts or divisions. Work requires contact with the governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties for a Trans Landscape Arch Assistant I and II:

• Assists in coordinating landscape projects with consultants or universities.

• Assists in developing and reviewing plans, specifications, estimates and special provisions pertaining to landscape projects or landscape items as related to roadway projects.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for a Trans Landscape Arch Assistant II:

• Contributes to the coordination of landscape plan development with consultants, local and state officials and the public.

• Evaluates new products and methods related to landscape projects.

• Reviews, evaluates and develops requests for public participation in landscape programs.

Minimum Qualifications for a Trans Landscape Arch Assistant I:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.

Experience: 

No experience required.

Minimum Qualifications for a Trans Landscape Arch Assistant II:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.

Experience: 

1 YEAR Experience as a landscape architect assistant or equivalent under the oversight of a RLA,RA or LPE
(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies for a Trans Landscape Arch Assistant I and II:

Some Knowledge of:

• Landscape and vegetation management design including plans, specifications and estimates

• Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional Competencies for a Trans Landscape Arch Assistant II:

Considerable Knowledge of:

• Landscape programs

• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for a Trans Landscape Arch Assistant I and II:

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.