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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 a nnually. 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.
Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
- Plans, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of professional and sub professional employees on major projects. Provides leadership for and supervises the work of an inter-disciplinary team of professionals and sub-professionals Prepares annual budget for Section and monitors program expenditures
- Analyzes project and program data, summarizes complex information and makes recommendations Prepares formal written documents including memoranda to Council
- Does complex research and prepares technical reports.
- Manages Capital Improvement Program as it pertains to municipal projects, budget management, cost estimating, personnel supervision, consultant contract administration, project payment approval and project scheduling.
- Coordinates interagency partnering such as school districts, utility districts, regulatory agencies, other City departments and citizen groups.
- Participates and attends various task forces and committees.
The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic. The position requires excellent judgment, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in the delivery of capital improvement projects.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Ideal Candidate
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.
- Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Urban design experience, environmental and/or stormwater knowledge is highly desirable.
- Leadership - Leads by example. Demonstrates high ethical standards. Remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis. Promotes a cooperative work environment. Encourages and rewards risk-taking, allowing others to learn from mistakes.
- Communication Skills - communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate , complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form.
- Customer Service - demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely , accurate , respectful and friendly manner.
- Political Skill - in taking action , demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
- Project Management - ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives
- Supervision - sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources.
- Fiscal Management - understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Crystal Diaz at crystal.diaz@sanjoseca.gov.