Landscape Architect Trainee/Assistant Landscape Architect (NY HELPS) - Region 10 - State of New york : Job Details

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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the Contact tab for the position.Review VacancyDate Posted 09/17/24Applications Due11/30/24Vacancy ID167538* Basics* Schedule* Location* Job Specifics* ContactNY HELPYesAgencyTransportation, Department ofTitleLandscape Architect Trainee/Assistant Landscape Architect (NY HELPS) - Region 10Occupational CategoryOther Professional CareersSalary GradeNSBargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $91381 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Competitive ClassTravel Percentage 5%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 8 AMTo 4 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? YesCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty SuffolkStreet Address 250 Veterans Memorial HighwayCity HauppaugeStateNYZip Code11788Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:Landscape Architect Trainee:1. A bachelor's or higher-level degree in Landscape Architecture; OR2. A Landscape Architect's license from any state or political subdivision of the United States.As a Landscape Architect Trainee, you will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Landscape Architect, Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Landscape Architect, you must have obtained proof of passing any two sections of the LARE and successfully completed the requirements of the traineeship to the satisfaction of the appointing authority. At the discretion of the appointing authority, early advancement to the Assistant Landscape Architect is possible if you have obtained any two sections of the LARE and have successfully completed twelve months of the traineeship. It is your responsibility to notify the appointing authority's personnel office upon obtaining proof of passing any two sections of the LARE. Failure to obtain a passing result on any two sections of the LARE within 24-months will result in removal from your position.Assistant Landscape Architect:1. A bachelor's or higher-level degree in Landscape Architecture, and proof or passing any two sections of the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE); OR2. A Landscape Architect's license from any state of political subdivision of the United States.Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.Duties Description Work may include one or more of the following: Provide Landscape Architecture design and support for capital program and special projects; Provide technical assistance and advice to Regional staff on environmental issues and regulations; Coordinate environmental analysis; permit applications, interactions with numerous public and private entities and consultants. Assist with Historic and Cultural analysis and Visual Assessment reports. Prepare presentations and visualizations for various projects along with bicycle and pedestrian circulation and compliance with current ADA standards. Prepare project estimates and proposals to secure project funding. Perform wetland delineations and field inspections during construction. Review project plans, specifications, documents and correspondence. Take part in management of invasive species and conservation efforts for pollinators and Monarch butterflies.Prepare renderings, visualizations, map analyses, technical media and presentation materials for decision making, design development and delivery, and for use in training, public meetings, workshops, and hearings utilizing current software tools.Successful candidates will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills. It should be noted that the developing zonal responsibilities for this group to support Regions 8, 10 and 11 may result in some travel to provide appropriate services to all.Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.Additional Comments *This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Administrative Services OfficeTelephone (631) ###-####Fax (631) ###-####Email Address [email protected] NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10250 Veterans Memorial HighwayCity HauppaugeState NYZip Code 11788Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and transcript/copy of degree with the Notice Number R10-24-94 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 30, 2024 to:NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788Fax: (631) ###-####Email: [email protected] to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected] New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.