Senior Landscape Architect - Citywide (5211) - (C00343)

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Important Information & Application Steps

Application Instructions:

1. Use your personal email—school and work emails may become inaccessible.
2. Ensure you list your PE licenses in the application.
3. We review your application, NOT your resume—complete it fully and highlight your relevant experience.
4. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification.
5. If interested in other specialties, apply separately for each.

Application Opens: March 7, 2025
Application Filing Deadline: 5:00 PM on March 21, 2025

After Submitting Your Application:

1. Confirmation Email: Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application was NOT successfully submitted.
2. Connect with us: Add our emails to your contacts to avoid delays in updates. SFHR Email Extensions
3. Save a Copy: Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5211-C00343)
4. Contact Information: For any questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org.

Job Description

Under general administrative direction, manages and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of projects and systems.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

• Directs, supervises, and coordinates the design of complex engineering/architecture/landscape architecture projects.
• Interviews, selects, trains, monitors, and evaluates departmental staff and consultants.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the administration and management of contracts.
• Directs, supervises, and reviews the preparation of complex construction contract and construction documents.
• Establishes and implements departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives.
• Manages projects, directs, reviews, and supervises the review of shop drawings by contractors.
• Supervises field inspection staff, coordinates all activities between a unit and other groups, and consults with technical staff.
• Conducts meetings and represents the City.
• Writes and/or reviews and approves documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Eight (8) years of verifiable professional landscape architecture work experience, of which four (4) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional landscape architect. Two (2) of the eight (8) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5274 Landscape Architect; 

AND

2. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in the State of California. (Please indicate your PE license number and expiration dates in Education Section)

Substitutions for Landscape Architecture Specialty:

1. A Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture may substitute for 1 (one) year of work experience.

2. A PhD in Landscape Architecture may substitute for 2 (two) years of work experience.

This note applies to all candidates who are applying from out of the state of California for all specialties:

1. Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented.

License or Certificate:

Some positions may require a valid California Driver's License.

Working Conditions: Some positions may require specific lifting up to 50 pou