Job Description
*** $2,000 Hiring Incentive! *** Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive Job ID: 26852
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning & Engineering / Office of Road Design
Location: Statewide - Negotiable
Salary: $27.05 - $30.06 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 05/13/2024
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov .
The Landscape Architect (Erosion Control and Landscape Designer) designs and prepares erosion and sediment control plans and landscaping plans to protect the environment and enhance the roadside along the State highway system. Duties may include, but are not limited to: designing erosion and sediment control plans for highway construction projects to ensure the erosion and sediment control plans are in compliance with the Department of Transportation's environmental commitments and other environmental regulations; creating, assembling, and revising erosion and sediment control plans to ensure accurate representation of proposed erosion and sediment control needs for Department of Transportation construction projects; designing landscaping plans for highway construction projects by determining plant and landscaping material placement to enhance and beautify the State highway system; creating, assembling, and revising landscape plans to ensure accurate representation of proposed landscaping for Department of Transportation construction projects; developing and maintaining a list of approved erosion and sediment control and landscaping products by evaluating and recommending approval/rejection of manufacturer's requested product(s) to ensure quality products are used for highway construction projects; and reviewing, revising and maintaining various manuals and providing technical advice to internal and external customers.
What we offer to you beyond the paycheck: - Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
- Well-Being Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
- Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
- Leave:
- Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
- Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
- Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
- Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Semimonthly Pay Periods
- Eligibility for Meal Per Diems
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Overtime (if applicable)
The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Erosion Control and Landscape Designer is approximately $77,375.00 annually.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Applicants who have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in landscape architecture or a related field and/or experience in erosion and sediment control design are preferred.
Knowledge of:
- accepted principles, practices, techniques related to roadside development, construction, and erosion control;
- plants, soils and related materials used in landscape design projects and erosion and sediment control design projects;
- environmental impact on the development of roadside areas;
- theories and principles of landscape design.
Skill to:
- read and understand construction plans;
- use MicroStation or similar computer aided drafting (CAD) software;
- mathematically calculate volumes and areas.
Ability to:
- display high standards of ethical conduct;
- adjust effectively to changing, new, or different situations at work;
- attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
- treat customers courteously and is responsive to their needs;
- exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action;
- display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
- set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of projects and assignments;
- work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/4Bwxxkb3oZo .
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PKE
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"