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Posted 5-4-12

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Program alum Dennis Reeves (1981-82) has informed the department that, over the next several months, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) expects to have some openings for Landscape Architecture graduates. Caltrans has offices in 13 locations throughout California including Landscape Architects at each location.

Click here and search for the official title of "Landscape Associate, Caltrans" to see if Caltrans has current vacancies for entry level Landscape Architects. The process of getting hired involves:

Here's is Dennis's advice regarding how to do the process:

The current monthly pay range for an unlicensed Landscape Associate is $4,608 - $7,413. For a California Licensed Landscape Architect it is $6,897 - $8,379.

Posted 5-3-12

Frank and Grossman Landscaping, San Francisco

Frank and Grossman Landscaping, a landscape construction company based in San Francisco, has an opening available for an Estimating Assistant. Frank and Grossman is one of the premier high end residential landscape construction companies in the Bay Area, working with the top landscape architects in the country. Projects range from $100K to several million dollars and involve all aspects of landscape construction.

Estimating Assistant Duties:

Requirements:

Salary $40-55K depending on experience. Email your resume to Steve@frankandgrossman.com.

Posted 5-1-12

ValleyCrest Design Group, Santa Ana

ValleyCrest Design Group has an Assistant Project Manager position available within its Orange County Design Office. The firm offers employees the opportunity to work on a variety of project types at every level of project development - from conceptual design through construction. ValleyCrest works closely with developers, master builders, architects, and others on some of the foremost master planned communities, destination hotels and resorts, town centers, and multi-family residential communities. The firm describes their work as exciting, enriching, challenging, and fun, with the goal to leave a legacy for the benefit of future generations.

An Assistant Project Manager will assist management in all phases of project development from Concept Design through Final Working Drawings; prepare project budgets; coordinate with consultants; research material selection; and general project coordination.

Requirements:

Send your resume and portfolio to slgarcia@valleycrest.com to be considered for this opportunity.

ValleyCrest Companies offers a complete benefit package of medical/dental insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal days, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Posted 4-24-12 Remove 5-5-12

Community Planner, National Park Service/Danville

The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has a full-time permanent position opening for an interdisciplinary Community Planner in Danville, CA.

Duties:

This position reports directly to the Deputy Superintendent of the four east bay national parks, Eugene O'Neill NHS, John Muir NHS, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, and Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front NHP. The position provides expertise in park planning and related environmental compliance for the parks, with an emphasis on Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front NHP.

The incumbent performs a wide range of duties related to planning and may function as a project manager on a variety of projects. As a team member, the incumbent is involved in the preparation of a variety of planning projects and studies and related environmental documents. These duties require the incumbent to have (or acquire in a reasonable period of time) a full knowledge and understanding of National Park Service (NPS) planning and environmental compliance procedures, as well as an in-depth working knowledge of the NPS organization, policies, guidelines, and procedures. As necessary, the incumbent provides advice to project managers and planning team members on the planning process, problem solving, public involvement, and environmental compliance. The incumbent is fully proficient in his/her profession and works with little supervisory assistance.

Basic Requirements for Community Planner:

Possess a degree in community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance.

OR

Have a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the applicable educational provisions have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of transcripts or list of college courses with your name, school name, credit or semester hours, major(s), and a grade-point average or class ranking. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education.

Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

For more information abut this position, click here. The position closes May 4, 2012.

Posted 4-3-12

Dexter Estate Landscapes, St. Helena

Dexter Estate Landscapes is currently taking resumes for a job opening in their office, located in the heart of the Napa Valley, St. Helena, CA. Dexter specializes in building high-end residential gardens (and some wineries), mostly in Sonoma and Napa. The firm works with some of the best landscape architects and general contractors in the business to deliver high quality work with uncompromising standards. The job description consists of many aspects of managing the company, including but not limited to:

Experience in the Landscape industry is a plus but not a requirement. Applicants must have a college degree and be proficient in Word and Excl. Must have good phone etiquette and excellent spelling and grammar. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and interested in all aspects of the company. The hourly wage depends on experience, ranging from $17 - $21/hr and increasing with increased responsibilities. Benefits include 10 days of PTO per year, 50% medical and a Simple IRA matching program up to 3%. If interested, send a a resume and cover letter to Lindsay Merget at lmerget22@yahoo.com.

Posted 4-2-12

Frank and Grossman Landscaping, San Francisco

Frank and Grossman Landscaping is seeking an Estimating Assistant.

Frank and Grossman Landscaping, one of the premier high end residential landscape construction companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, works with the top landscape architects in the country. Projects range from 100K to several million dollars and involve all aspects of landscape construction.

Duties:

The firm is looking for:

Salary $35,000 - $55,000 depending on experience. Please email your resume to Steve@frankandgrossman.com.

Posted 4-2-12

Zentner and Zentner, Oakland

Zentner and Zentner is a professional consulting firm specializing in wetlands, endangered species and restoration ecology headquartered in Oakland, CA. Their team of ecologists, biologists, wildlife experts and ecological designers work on a range of projects from habitat restoration and comunilty recreation to flood control and mine reclamation.

The firm is seeking a biological/ecological designer or similar with strong CAD skills. This is a temporary part-time job with potential for permanent full-time employment.

Minimum Requirements:

To apply, send letter of interest, resume, and work samples by mail, or e-mail to: Allison Perlman, Zentner and Zentner, 95 Linden Street, Suite 6, Oakland, California 94607. E-mail : allisond@zentner.com. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Posted 3-21-12

Great Ecology, San Diego

Great Ecology is looking for a Designer to join an interdisciplinary team of designers and scientists working on restoration ecology and sustainability planning projects throughout the United States. The position will be based in the firm's San Diego, CA office. Responsibilities include:

The firm is seeking applicants with the following background:

Great Ecology is an ecological consulting firm focused on the restoration, planning, and design of both natural and urban environments through sustainable solutions. Great Ecology works with a wide range of clients to add ecological, cultural, and economic value to developed, degraded, contaminated, and underutilized sites. For more information about our firm visit our web site. We provide a fun, hard-working and exciting environment. Come join us at the frontier of design, ecology, business, and sustainability. Send resume to jobs@greatecology.com.

Posted 3-5-12

Gary Fishbeck Landscape Architecture, Pasadena

Gary Fishbeck Landscape Architecture, Inc. is seeking a graduate landscape architect or licensed professional with 1-3 years experience and a passionate interest in graphic communication and design.

Candidates should have excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills and be comfortable working collaboratively, especially with architects. Exceptional proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite/Mac platform requried. Proficiency in 3D modeling/rendering strongly preferred. A working knowledge of Southern California plants a strong plus.

This is a great opportunity for a design-oriented individual who is eager to further develop their skill in graphic communication and design, and to gain valuable professional experience in a growing office. This is a part-time position with the potential to soon become full-time in the firm's Pasadena office.

Please send resume and examples of work to gary@garyfishbeck.com.

Posted 3-1-12

Kimley-Horn, San Diego

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is searching for entry-level landscape architects for their San Diego, CA office. These positions will support the firm's growing Landscape Architecture and Land Planning practice by providing site planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic and technical production. Project experiences will be diverse, as the firm provides services to both the public and private sectors. Projects include land planning, urban design and redevelopment, mixed-use and residential development, streetscapes, design guidelines, public infrastructure design, parks, and other community facility design.

Required Skills and Experience:

For immediate consideration, visit the Kimley-Horn web site and/or see more about their landscape Architecture practice by clicking here. Apply on-line by clicking here.

Posted 2-9-12

Nowell and Associates, San Diego

Nowell and Associates Landscape Architecture is seeking a degreed landscape architecture/marketing professional to excel in a dual role working with their team as a landscape architecture production assistant and taking the lead in production of company marketing initiatives. The firm is looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual with at least 3-5 years experience who will split their time between production of design and construction documents and marketing tasks. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills who is equally at ease working independently or in the team environment. Compensation is negotiable and will be commensurate with value, skill set, and experience level.

Desired Skills and Experience: Production tasks will include generally equal amounts of PhotoShop graphics and AutoCAD drafting. Marketing tasks will include preparing RFP and RFQ packages, writing market-related copy, updating résumés and project sheets, creating specific marketing packages, developing web site content, and marketing outreach through social media sources. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, proficiency in AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite programs (specifically InDesign and PhotoShop) and mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Email résumé and portfolio samples to Mr. Brad Lenahan, Principal, LLA, ULI, ASLA. Review skill requirements for both the marketing and landscape architecture production functions, and provide information regarding both components in your response.

Posted 2-8-12

Sage Ecological Landscapes, Los Osos

Program alum Sara Bendrick has informed the LA Department that Sage Ecological Landscapes in Los Osos, CA is looking for a Landscape Design Sales person to develop the design department including sales, designs, estimates and client relations. The position will have a fluctuating schedule, based on the Design Manager's direction, but primarily the Landscape Design Sales position will consist of 60% design sales, 30% design production and 10% overhead duties (action management, team meetings, etc.)

Sales:

Design:

For more information and to apply, contact Sara Bendrick at 805-540-9403/sara@sagelandscapes.net.

Posted 12.29.11

CDPC, Atascadero and Irvine

Program alum Jim Baldovin has informed the LA Department that the Conceptual Design and Planning Company, with offices in Atascadero and Irvine, CA, is looking for a project manager level landscape architect for their Atascadero location. Conceptual Design and Planning is a small design firm that participates in a variety of project types -- from planning and entitlement to landscape architecture. They will also be hiring for their Irvine office in the next couple of months.

For more information or to apply, contact Matt Kohlenberger at Mkohlenberger@cdpcinc.com.