Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleLandscape Architect Trainee/Assistant Landscape Architect/Landscape Architect 1 (NY HELPS) - Hudson Valley District (Palisades, Saratoga, Taconic) - Capital Bureau
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $120534 Annually
Street Address Hudson Valley District
Bear Mountain State Park, Saratoga Springs State Park, Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park
Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor/manager, the duties of the Landscape Architect may include, but are not limited to:
• Supervision and preparation of landscape architectural activities and projects for park, recreation and historic site facilities for the Hudson Valley Capital District. The position will be required to use your professional license and registration seal.
• Performing a full range of landscape architectural planning, design and construction activities.
• Supervising consultants and contractors during the design and construction phase of projects.
• Design and Contract Document Development. Supervision and preparation of plans, details, specifications and estimates for projects and activities. Review, approve, sign and seal landscape architectural projects.
• Construction Phase Activities. Oversees consultants, directs staff or directly provides for contract administration, construction management, and inspections. Service as Project Manager/Director’s Representative of designated projects. Assures that work is completed in accordance with contract documents.
• Evaluating and managing project schedules, quality of work and budget.
• Assigning projects and parts of projects to staff and consultants, review work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, regulations, codes, program needs and goals.
• Completing or participating in environmental and regulatory permitting. Prepares, secures & monitors permits for assigned and supervised projects.
• Developing graphics that communicate design intent, presentation materials, renderings, reports, and studies.
• Providing technical assistance in the development of project scope of work descriptions.
• Obtains, analyzes, inventories and evaluates field conditions, survey information and data.
• Performs or supervises staff to complete facility inspections and surveys to determine need for repairs, rehabilitations or improvements.
• Performs or supervises staff to research materials, codes, regulations for project development.
• Coordination & communication with supervisor, other groups, facility managers, individuals, agencies, public and organizations to achieve project goals.
Minimum 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, NS=18:
1.A bachelor's or higher-level degree in landscape architecture OR
2.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 twelvemonths 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-monthswill result in removal from your position.
Assistant Landscape Architect, SG-20:
1. A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in landscape architecture; and proof of passing any two sections of the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE); OR
2. A Landscape Architect's License from any state or political subdivision of the United States.
Landscape Architect 1, SG-24:
New York State Registration and License as a Professional Landscape Architect AND two years of experience planning and designing landscape development and site improvement projects, and overseeing the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of outdoor spaces and other open areas for transportation facilities, buildings, parks, historic sites, recreational facilities, campuses, gardens, playgrounds, and roads and highways.
FOR COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list(s) or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Landscape Architect 1 Promotion Minimum Qualifications:
New York State Registration and License as a Professional Landscape Architect and one year of service as an Assistant Landscape Architect.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• A current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Position will need to work and communicate with District, Contracts and Agency staff located in various remote office locations by using videoconferencing, phone and email.
• Candidate is expected to have proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook.
• Work schedule may vary depending on agency needs and project completion dates.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Bear Mountain State Park (Rockland County) - Salary Information:
• Landscape Architect Trainee, NS=18: Starting salary (PEF) $66,951
• Assistant Landscape Architect, SG-20: Starting salary (PEF) 101,673 (The starting salary indicated combines the statutory hiring rate for PS&T SG-20 ($74,193) with the Increased Hiring Rate of $9,980, Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.)
• Landscape Architect 1, SG-24: Starting salary (PEF) $120,534 (The starting salary indicated combines the statutory hiring rate for PS&T SG-24 ($91,298) with the Increased Hiring Rate of $11,736, Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.)
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park (Dutchess County) - Salary Information:
• Landscape Architect Trainee, NS=18: Starting salary (PEF) $66,951
• Assistant Landscape Architect, SG-20: Starting salary (PEF) $97,673 (The starting salary indicated combines the statutory hiring rate for PS&T SG-20 ($74,193) with the Increased Hiring Rate of $9,980 and a Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500)
• Landscape Architect 1, SG-24: Starting salary (PEF) $116,534 (The starting salary indicated combines the statutory hiring rate for PS&T SG-24 ($91,298) with the Increased Hiring Rate of $11,736 and a Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500)
Saratoga Springs State Park (Saratoga County) - Salary Information:
• Landscape Architect Trainee, NS=18: Starting salary (PEF) $66,951
• Assistant Landscape Architect, SG-20: Starting salary (PEF) $81,193 (The starting salary indicated combines the statutory hiring rate for PS&T SG-20 ($74,193) with the Geographic Pay Differential of $7,000.)
• Landscape Architect 1, SG-24: Starting salary (PEF) $98,298 ((The starting salary indicated combines the statutory hiring rate for PS&T SG-24 ($91,298) with the Geographic Pay Differential of $7,000.)
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:
• New York 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.
*NY HELPS PROGRAM:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 a 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.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Broadway
Notes on ApplyingThere is one position available, and it will be filled at one of these locations, please indicate which location you are interested in when applying.
• Palisades Regional Office, 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
• Saratoga/Capital Regional Office, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Taconic Regional Office, 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580
All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and a copy of their current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect if applicable.
All documents must be received by November 20, 2025, and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov.
You must include “Vacancy ID 202023 - Landscape Architect” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.