State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Landscape Designer 2 (37.5 Hour) (5283LS)

$34.59-$46.58 Hourly / $2,593.53-$3,492.88 BiWeekly /
$67,691.00-$91,164.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the design, inspection, implementation, and maintenance of landscape development projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Transportation Landscape Designer 3 or an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead Landscape Designers of lower grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Gathers and calculates field data for the preparation of roadside development plans, specifications, and cost estimates, including collecting landscape material samples for testing;
  • Designs plantings for new construction and directs their installation;
  • Locates and plots natural features, including identification of existing vegetation, and recommends salvage and/or preservation;
  • Reviews plans for turf establishment, seeding, fertilizing, or sodding;
  • Conducts site inspections of plant materials, supplies, and contract execution to insure conformance with plans and specifications;
  • Consults with and advises department personnel on roadside landscape development and maintenance matters;
  • Maintains plant material cost and availability records;
  • Provides advice regarding herbicide and insecticide use;
  • Completes drafting assignments pertaining to final design plans;
  • Meets with outside officials to discuss projects;
  • May investigate complaints relative to landscaping and makes recommendations;
  • May work on special design projects;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • the principles and practices of landscape architecture;
    • soils, horticulture, planting, seeding, and landscape materials;
    • pesticides, their use and application;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • use drafting and calculating equipment;
    • plan and design landscape projects;
    • prepare and interpret specifications;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in landscape architectural design, horticulture, plant science, or forestry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in landscape architectural design, horticulture, plant science, or forestry may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including a Commercial Operator Certificate for the use of pesticides issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(02)-Architecture

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

LS 21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transportation Landscape Designer 2 in Salary Group LS 21 approved July 01, 2022. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-166

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/11/2023
CLASS: 5283LS; EST: 11/4/1966; REV: 7/13/2023;