Caltrans Landscape Specialist

2 weeks ago


Yuba County CA, United States Department of Transportation Full time

Assists, consults with, and advises superintendents on landscaping and tree maintenance work procedures, equipment, plants, and materials; reviews plans for District landscape construction projects; makes field reviews of contract projects and consults with and advises construction project resident engineers and District Landscape Architects regarding problems arising during construction.
- You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Working Conditions

**This position is located in Marysville, Yuba County.**
- Incumbent when performing office duties will work in a climate controlled office setting under artificial lighting; however due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning systems, the building temperature may fluctuate. Incumbent will be exposed to computers, various lighting conditions, and stand or sit for prolonged periods; must be able to work at a keyboard and focus on complex tasks for long periods of time and must be able to organize and prioritize large volumes of work and documents.
- Incumbent will also be required to work in the field extensively in a wide range of sometimes-extreme conditions including snow, rain, fog and heat. Fieldwork will require the incumbent to traverse a variety of terrains and slopes.
- When performing fieldwork the incumbent shall wear required personal protective equipment in accordance to rules and regulations set forth by Caltrans Safety Manual and Caltrans Maintenance Manual.
- Incumbent must be able to work independently or in a group environment. May be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime.
- ** This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.**

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- CALTRANS LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-438179
- **Position #(s)**:

- 903-600-6288-XXX
- **Working Title**:
**Caltrans Landscape Specialist**

**Classification**:

- CALTRANS LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST
$6,820.00 - $8,465.00
- **# of Positions**:

- Multiple
- **Work Location**:

- Yuba County
- **Telework**:

- In Office
- **Job Type**:

- 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
- Department Information

**Caltrans Mission**: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

**Caltrans Vision**: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

**The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.**
- Special Requirements

The position(s) require possession of a valid Agricultural Pest Control Adviser license issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR).
- Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 7/25/2024
- **Who May Apply**
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
- **How To Apply**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Transportation
-Attn:

-Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
-1727 30th Street, MS 90
-Sacramento, CA 95816

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Transportation
-Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
-1727 30th Street, MS 90
-Sacramento, CA 95816
-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

**Benefits**:

- Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

**Human Resources Contact**:
Zoe Frey
(916) 654-4385

**Hiring Unit Contact**:
Nicole Lamas
(530) 720-4710

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

**EEO Contact**:
Caltrans EEO Office
- (844) 368-3367
-California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable onl



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