Texas Department of Transportation

Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant I, or II - Design Division - Austin, TX - (2501398)

Position Information

TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a designer to join our team in the Landscape Architecture Branch! This position will involve assisting in developing landscaping projects, providing support to field personnel for landscaping issues, coordinating on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues, and assisting in reviewing projects for ADA and landscaping concerns. Join us to design and plan spaces in TxDOT ROW to achieve aesthetic, environmental, and functional goals. Work on a variety of projects, across the various climates and topographies of Texas for districts to work with Local Partners to collaborate with other professionals, such as architects and engineers, to ensure that their designs are safe, practical, and effective. Develop guidelines for working with local partners, while taking into consideration factors such as natural features, topography, climate, and economic feasibility and preferences when designing ROW projects across TxDOT’s 25 districts. This position is viewed as a step to licensure and LARE prep is supported in this position. At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant I- B20 Salary Range $60,000.00 - $68,000.00

Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant II - B22 Salary Range $62,000.00 - $77,000.00

• The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

: 60,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 77,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

:

Stassney Hq - Main

6230 East Stassney Lane

Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours a Week Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant I:

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.

Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant 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 governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant I:

• Assists districts and divisions on issues concerning landscape architecture and pedestrian accessibility design.
• 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.

Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant II:

All of the above and:

• 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:

Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant I:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.

Experience:

• None Required
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Transportation Landscape Architect 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 full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Competencies:

Transportation Landscape Architect Assistant I:

• Landscape and vegetation management design including plans, specifications and estimates
• Product/method evaluation related to landscape and vegetation management projects
• Botany, soils, climate and various construction methods
• Utilities such as water and electrical services
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Handling multiple tasks and projects

Transportation Landscape Architect II:

All of the above and:

• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to sitting/standing prolonged periods of time
• Subject to Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Subject to Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.

Job

: Architecture

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: May 19, 2025, 2:06:01 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist III/ V State Job Code/s: 2129/ 2131

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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