NJ Department of Environmental Protection · 23 hours ago
SPFHS-2025-40 Landscape Designer 1 (REPOST)
Ringwood, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe NJ Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for the management and conservation of New Jersey's natural resources. They are seeking a Landscape Designer 1 to assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of landscape architecture projects, including parks and botanical gardens, while supporting data gathering and site investigations.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs routine tasks involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of landscape architecture projects for transportation projects, parks, forests, or botanical gardens
Assists in larger and complex tasks
Gathers data, maps, and conducts site investigations
Prepares landscape plans, details, and grading designs
Supports the design of planting plans and landscape features
Inspects and documents plant materials while maintaining labels, records, photographs, and cultural information
Evaluates horticultural needs across gardens, grounds, and greenhouse operations
Conducts historical research to support restoration of original designs
Provides basic public guidance on horticulture and garden features
Delivers horticultural presentations
Collaborates with volunteers and partner groups on programs and events
Is required to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license and may supervise pesticide operators
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture
One (1) year of experience in landscape design and construction
A license as a Landscape Architect issued by the New Jersey State Board of Architects may be substituted for the above education requirement and for one (1) year of the required experience
When assigned to the Department of Environmental Protection's State Botanical Garden, a Bachelor's degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Arboriculture, or Floriculture, and experience in ornamental horticulture work are also acceptable in meeting the minimum education and experience requirements
All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university
All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting
Appointees may be required to obtain a New Jersey Pesticide Applicator Certificate or Operators Permit in the required categories
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position
Preferred
Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in ornamental horticulture for garden design
Knowledge of the methods used to restore, renovate, and maintain grounds, formal gardens, lawns and flower gardens, trees, and shrubs
Ability to prepare preliminary landscape design plans
Benefits
Paid Benefit Leave
Holiday Pay
Alternative Workweek Program*
Telework*
Pension
Deferred Compensation
Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
Commuter Tax Savings Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement*
Company
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
On America's first official "Earth Day" — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Cahall
Chief Enforcement Officer
Vincenzo Ferriola
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Coordinator
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