Salary : $153,204.00 - $211,416.00 Annually
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTIONWE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENTIN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Landscape Architect/ Park Development Manager to be part of the Community Services Team!The DepartmentThe mission of the
Community Services Department to enrich the community through the provision of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for persons of all abilities. The Community Services Department takes pride in "Enriching the Community through People, Programs, and Partnerships." The Department is a diverse organization which consists of five Divisions that work collaboratively to meet the vision, mission, and goals of the department: Administrative Services, Cultural Services, Library Services, Parks Services, and Recreation Services.
The Position The City of Torrance is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader for the position of
Landscape Architect/Park Development Manager. The position is a professional management-level classification responsible for administering complex park development and landscape architectural projects. The incumbent independently manages projects involving planning, design, consultant coordination, construction administration, budget monitoring, and community engagement while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and City standards. This classification serves as the City's professional landscape architect for park development and capital improvement projects. The incumbent will receive general direction from the Department Head or assigned management staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision over professional consultants, contractors, project crews, and assigned support staff.
For more information about the duties of the position,
click hereSalary Information$12,767 - $15,320 - $17,618 per month + Benefits
(Min) (Ref. Point) (Max)
Appointment to the position is made between the minimum and reference point depending on qualifications.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINESEducation and ExperienceAny combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in landscape architecture, park development, capital improvement project management, or related professional work, including responsibility for managing public space development projects.
Additional experience maybe substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to the extent that the experience has prepared the individual to perform the duties of the classification.
License and/or CertificatesPossession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
Registration as a Landscape Architect issued by the California Architects Board.
Successful candidates will have the following skills/knowledge:
- Principles, practices, and techniques of landscape architecture, park planning, site design, and construction.
- Landscape construction methods, irrigation systems, grading, drainage, planting design, lighting systems, and site development.
- Horticulture, soils, plant materials, irrigation, pest management, and landscape maintenance.
- Project management principles including budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, and contract administration.
- Public works construction practices and construction inspection.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards governing landscape architecture and public construction.
- Research, analysis, report preparation, and customer service principles.
- Modern office software and computer-aided design technologies.
- Experience in creating landscaping that meets the Model Water Efficient Landscaping ordinance (MWELO) AB1572.
- Experience creating conceptual plans and construction documents for park related projects.
- Experience developing cost estimates for projects.
- Experience managing construction projects.
Special RequirementsPerformance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands and/or working conditions:
Work is performed in both office and field environments. Duties require standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, and inspecting active construction sites. Incumbents may be required to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, attend evening meetings, work flexible hours, travel throughout the City, and use a personal vehicle during the course of employment.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESSInterested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at
www.TorranceCA.Gov/JobsFirst review of applications will be those received by
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Application submission will remain open until the position is filled. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is a possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on
Tuesday, December 1, 2026)
The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.
If the interview is conducted on December 1, 2026, the department interviews will be tentatively scheduled for the week of November 30 or December 7, 2026.
SPECIAL NOTESVisit
www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance.
The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the examination date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits for Executive and Management Employees bargaining unit, visit::
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit:
RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
01
The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
02
I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
03
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in from an accredited college or university in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field?
04
Do you have four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the following areas (check all that apply)
- Landscape Architecture
- Park Development
- Capital Improvement
- Project Management
- Other - related professional work, including responsibility for managing public space development projects.
- No applicable experience
05
Are you registered as a Landscape Architect (issued by the California Architects Board)?
Required Question
