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Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect II/Landscape Designer II
City of Fremont —Fremont, CA
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- Online Application
- Construction site
- No experience needed
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Landscape Designer (3-5 years)
VITA —San Rafael, CA
- Email
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Entry-Level Landscape Designer (1-3 years)
SWA Group —Sausalito, CA
- $62,500 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
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BLACK DIAMOND PAVER STONES & LANDSCAPE —Castro Valley, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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BLACK DIAMOND PAVER STONES & LANDSCAPE —San Mateo, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
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- Computer literacy
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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BLACK DIAMOND PAVER STONES & LANDSCAPE —San Rafael, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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BLACK DIAMOND PAVER STONES & LANDSCAPE —Oakland, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Utility Designer - AutoCAD
Radius Design —Walnut Creek, CA
- $62,000 - $79,000 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sales Closer /Fast Track to Management (High-End Home Improvement)
BLACK DIAMOND PAVER STONES & LANDSCAPE —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Mid-level Landscape Designer
SWA Group —San Francisco, CA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Email
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
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Experienced BIM Designer / Mid-Level Landscape Architect/Designer
SWA Group —Sausalito, CA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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Lighting Rep
16500 Sixteen Five Hundred —Emeryville, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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Landscape Architecture - Business Development Director
Alta Planning + Design —Oakland, CA
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- Presentation skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Landscape Construction Foreman
Vince's Landscaping —Martinez, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
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Maiden Home —San Francisco, CA
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Municipal Client Relationship Manager- Water- Bay Area
GHD —San Francisco, CA
- $230,000 - $280,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Office
General Manager - Sales and Partnerships
Flipspaces Design Labs Inc —San Francisco, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect II/Landscape Designer II

City of Fremont -
Fremont, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$108,612.17 - $161,472.71 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Paving
Plant identification
Sketching
Staff supervision
Presentation software
Team supervision
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Construction site inspections
Valuation
CAD design (engineering design task)
Employee relationship building
Research
Technical report writing
Erosion control
Non-CDL Class C
Drainage systems
Design engineering
Civil engineering cost estimation
Cost estimate preparation
Computer skills
Irrigation structure design
Local ordinances
Grading plan documentation
Native plants

Full Job Description

Description

The City of Fremont's Community Services Department is recruiting for:

Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect II/Landscape Designer II

The Department
The Community Services Department plays a key role in enhancing the community by designing dynamic parks, creatively implementing public art, expanding the urban forest, hosting popular community events, providing fun recreation programs, and delivering excellent customer service.

The Division
The Parks Planning and Design Division’s award winning studio seeks to fill a vacancy in its 8-person design team. We aim to create imaginative public spaces; build exciting new parks; implement and appropriately site art in public places; and improve park equity throughout the City through strategic parkland acquisitions.

The Position
The position will be filled as either an Associate Landscape Architect or a lower level Landscape Architect II/Designer II, depending upon qualifications and fit. Both positions will perform professional-level landscape architectural work related to the design, construction, and rehabilitation of landscape and irrigation for parks, landscaped areas, and street and urban design projects. In addition, the Associate level incumbent will serve as project manager, team leader and/or supervisor, and consultant manager for site development of city facilities.

Application Process

The first review of applications is 12:00 p.m., June 15, 2026. The recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process
The process may include oral panel and individual interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, medical evaluation, and other related test components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 22nd.

Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing [email protected].

Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: [email protected].

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect II/Landscape Designer II Class Specifications

Essential Functions

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer I:

Using prescribed methods and procedures, incumbents perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced landscape architect.
Applies basic principles of landscape architecture design in specific situations.
Follows through on a series of specific tasks.
Recognizes and evaluates the role of work tasks in accomplishing a larger project.
Prepares plans for planting, irrigation, site plans, grading, and layout for parks and median projects.
Designs and drafts details for planting, irrigation, paving, walls, fences, drainage, site furnishings, and play areas.
Prepares graphics for presentations or reports.
Makes quantity and cost estimates.
Researches materials and products for suitability in landscape architecture projects.
Uses appropriate manual and automated design tools to perform job tasks.
Provides information to the public on City landscape requirements.

Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer II:

In addition to the duties listed above, incumbents prepare preliminary and final working drawings of landscape and irrigation designs.
Assists the public with questions involving landscape problems.
Assists in the preparation and reviews of landscape plans and contract specifications.
Assists with conducting field inspections for compliance with landscape and irrigation plans and specifications.
Composes correspondence and minor reports as directed by the Senior Landscape Architect and the Associate Landscape Architect.
Performs related professional landscape work as required.
May be assigned project management duties for projects with small to medium complexity.

Landscape Architect II:

In addition to the duties listed above, incumbents review and approve minor site development plans submitted for development approval for conformance with plans, specifications, and ordinances.

Associate Landscape Architect:

In addition to the duties listed above, incumbents perform professional landscape architectural work as project manager in the preparation of landscape design and layout of parks, recreational areas, roadway medians and pedestrian ways.
Prepares master park development plans, specifications, contracts, cost estimates and working drawings for assigned projects using manual and automated design tools.
Makes field inspections to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
Reviews and approves site development plans submitted for development approval for conformance with plans, specifications, and ordinances.
Uses manual and automated design tools to design and/or administer contracts for the design of landscaping for City property, including parks, medians, and building grounds.
Serves as technical adviser to customers, City staff, and officials on parks and landscape matters.
Represent the City with agencies, groups, and individuals concerned with parks and open space.
Responds to customer service requests regarding landscaping of City property.
Serves on a team of City staff involved in inspecting developments to resolve problems and effect compliance with City requirements.
Maintains records and prepares reports.

Marginal Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
All levels:

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of landscape architecture and urban design; native and exotic plant materials best adapted to the Fremont area; using landscape and site improvements to enhance, beautify, and provide identity in the design of places; basic principles of irrigation design; basic engineering principles in grading, drainage, erosion control and paving design.

Skill in: Using computer-aided design to draft plans and details; prepare graphics for presentation using a variety of media.

Ability to: Participate as a team member in assigned work; learn and apply information related to the duties and responsibilities routinely assigned other team members; communicate effectively in verbal and written form; operate a personal computer; make independent decisions within the scope of assigned duties and responsibilities; learn and implement City policies, procedures, and codes; develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer II:
In addition to the above, knowledge of: City ordinances and regulations relating to landscape development in Fremont; principles of park and recreational development planning; landscape architectural problems encountered in municipal landscape architectural work and their solutions. Skill in: Preparing cost estimates of landscape and related site improvement projects; making effective public presentations. Ability to: Select proper plant materials to achieve desired effects and prevent soil erosion; prepare sketches and plans for beautification projects; inspect projects under construction.

Associate Landscape Architect:
In addition to the above, knowledge of: Botanical identification characteristics, valuation, and selection criteria; landscape irrigation and drainage systems; preparation of construction specifications; design and civil engineering as applied to landscape architecture; and basic supervisory principles and practices. Skill in: Operating manual and automated drawing and drafting tools and equipment. Ability to: Design and prepare landscape plans with minimum maintenance requirements and low water use; use plant materials under a variety of conditions; develop and maintain collaborative, problem-solving relationships with customers, stakeholders and team members; prepare technical reports and memos; prepare and make oral presentations.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Education
All levels: A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Horticulture or a closely related field.

Experience
Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer I: No experience is required; however, one year of technical-level experience and/or experience as an intern is highly desirable.

Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer II: Two years of professional experience in landscape architecture or park planning.

Associate Landscape Architect: Five years of progressively responsible experience in professional landscape architecture and park planning.

Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California is required for the Landscape Architect I, Landscape Architect II, and Associate Landscape Architect classifications. At the I and II level, incumbents who do not possess a valid Landscape Architect license will use the classification title of Landscape Designer I or II and work under the direct supervision of the City and/or Senior Landscape Architect.

This class series requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of the City limits to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities. Therefore, this classification series requires the possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required licenses shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%

Sitting: Constant
Walking: Occasional
Standing: Rare
Bending (neck): Occasional
Bending (waist): Rare
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Never
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Never
Twisting (neck): Occasional
Twisting (waist): Never
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare
Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach – above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Never
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to dust, fumes smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: Level I: 5040; Level II: 8529; Associate Level: 5030
FLSA: Non-Exempt
EEOC Code: 2
Barg. Unit: CFEA
Probation: 12 months for each level
Rev. 9/21, 3/26

Salary

$108,612.17 - $161,472.71 Annually

Location

Fremont, CA

Job Type

Full-time, regular

Job Number

26CS04

Department

Community Services

Division

CS-Landscape

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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