Job Details

The Department

The Community Services Department (aka Parks and Recreation) strives to improve the health, wellness and quality of life for Fremont residents by offering a wide variety of exceptional educational and recreational programs and services, historic and cultural resources, facilities, unique attractions, special events, park use, public art, and urban forestry.

The Position

The Senior Landscape Architect will plan, supervise, and review the work of City Landscape Architect staff. The incumbent will: coordinate and oversee various landscape projects; perform professional landscape architect work in conjunction with the design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for the development and rehabilitation of parks and street beautification projects; review the work of developers and consultants for conformance with plans, specifications, and City requirements; prepare and administer grants; prepare reports on analyzed documents and/or data; conduct public outreach; lead master planning efforts; and give professional advice on landscape matters.

Examples of Job Duties

• Organize and oversee the landscape design and layout of parks, recreational areas, roadway medians and pedestrian ways.
• Plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of professional City and contract staff.
• Perform professional landscape architectural work including preparing landscape plans, coordinating master plan development, performing park planning, and preparing related specifications, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Recommend design direction on high-profile urban design of public and private projects that impact landscape design and urban projects within the City.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Horticulture, or closely related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in landscape architecture, park planning, or park management.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Landscape Architect license issued by the State of California is required.
• This position requires the ability to travel independently to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, therefore a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment.

Ideal Candidate

The City is searching for a highly organized and effective team player who is able to multi-task in a fast-paced and diverse work environment. The successful candidate will possess mastery of the principles and practices of landscape architecture, and have the ability to plan, supervise, review and evaluate the work of City and contract staff. The incumbent must also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

How to Apply

To view the complete job announcement and application instructions, visit: www.fremont.gov/cityjobs

Applications will be reviewed on Monday, September 8, 2025.