Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleLandscape Architect 2 - New York City

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $124398 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address 163 West 125th Street, 17th Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Landscape Architect 2’s duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Advises the Capital Facilities Regional Managers on continuous efforts for their assigned region.
• Supervise lower-level staff and oversee all landscape architectural activities and projects.
• Review and approve estimates, specifications, contracts, completed work, contract changes and payments.
• Manage contractor work activities to ensure that work is completed in accordance with plans and contracts.
• Sign and stamp landscape architectural plans.
• Perform site assessments, wetland mitigation designs, pedestrian facility designs, and provide project management services.
• Develop erosion and sediment control plans, storm water pollution prevention plans, and oversee the training for landscape architectural activities.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the preparation of plans for historic sites, parks, recreational, and other facilities, such as high-use tourist locations, shorelines, recreation facilities, multi-use trails, historic structures and landscapes, buildings, and natural areas.
• Manage projects from inception to construction closeout, with both in-house and consultant resources.
• Review work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, NYS code, environmental requirements and standards for accessibility.
• Perform and manage the preparation of contract drawings and specifications.
• Prepare graphics and presentations to communicate design intent for internal and public presentations.
• Coordinate work activities with park management to ensure that work is completed in accordance with outer programs and deadlines.
• Coordinate the work of other professional and technical staff assigned to a project, review and approve procedures, guidelines, and specifications and contract documents.
• Coordinate and work with other local, county, state, and federal agencies as necessary.
• Consult with park management and other stakeholders to obtain input, resolve problems, discuss and coordinate related developments, and explain projects and programs.
• Oversee consultant and contract work, prepare scope of work and administers contracts, including the review of the technical components.
• Ensure that work is performed within budget and on schedule, review and recommend payments, and ensure that documents and reports comply with code and conform with standards.
• Schedules and completes topographical surveys and soil investigations.
• Manage project development during the pre-design and design phases of the project, including meeting with stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
• Manage all aspects of consultant contracts including review and approval of consultant requests for payment, amendments, extension of schedule and contract closeout.
• Review and approve estimates, specifications, contracts, completed work, contract changes and payments, and contractor work activities to ensure that work is completed in accordance with plans and contracts.
• Oversee and manage all landscape architecture programs.
• Develop work plans in coordination with program managers from Engineering, and Operations and Maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to management and staff related to environmental regulatory requirements and standards.
• Manage consultant agreements and develop scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Develop policies and programs in support of the Capital Program and maintenance activities and provide guidance on environmental regulatory requirements and landscaping standards.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Landscape Architect 2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Landscape Architect 2 eligible list for this location.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Landscape Architect 2, and you must possess a New York State Landscape Architect's license and current registration at the time of appointment. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.

In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed or failed to take the last holding of the Promotion Exam, if said exam was held within the last four years.

NOTE: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive. For purposes of non-competitive examination, the nominating agency may consider only the next lower level, direct line title as the qualifying title.

Provisional Qualifications:
In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications:

You must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had at least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Landscape Architect 1 (formally known as Senior Landscape Architect) and you must possess a New York State Landscape Architect's license and current registration at the time of appointment.

The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

Additional Comments SALARY INFORMATION:
Landscape Architect 2, SG-27: Starting salary (PEF) $124,398
The starting salary indicated combines the statutory hiring rate for PS&T SG-27 ($106,898) with the Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000. The posted job rate of $149,165, is the sum of the statutory job rate ($131,665), Geographic Pay Differential ($13,500), and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Continued employment as an Associate Landscape Architect is dependent upon maintaining a New York State Professional Landscape Architect's license and current registration. Failure to maintain this license with current registration will result in removal from the position.
• Work schedule may vary depending on agency needs and project completion dates.

BENEFITS:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:
• 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits:
• NewYork State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Personnel Office/KW

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, in addition to a copy of your New York State Professional Landscape Architect's license. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud”.

Your application must be received by AUGUST 3, 2026 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov
Please use the email subject line: Landscape Architect 2 - 220272
Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.