Incumbents of positions in this series prepare landscape designs for parks, bridges, roadways, and other public land; conduct field investigations and analyze site conditions; prepare construction and design documents; inspect construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform professional landscape architecture duties to promote the visual appearance and environmental sensitivity of public land. Duties and Responsibilities. Prepares landscape designs for parks, bridges, roadways, and other land to promote environmental sensitivityand visual appearance. Conducts field investigations and compiles and analyzes data concerning site conditions such as topography, soils, hydraulics, vegetation, wetlands, environmental hazards, legal and land use regulations and restrictions, environmental traffic and maintenance conditions in order to prepare landscape designs. Prepares design documents such as sketches, photographs, digital and video presentations, and construction documents such as master plans, specifications and cost estimates for landscape architectural projects. Inspects construction work in progress in order to ensure compliance with landscape specifications, andrecommend alternative methods of construction or substitution of materials to resolve problems as they occur. Coordinates the preparation of reports, studies, designs and other projects; provides technical coordination among state, federal and/or local agencies; and represents the agency at meetings, hearings, and conferences ontechnical matters. Performs related duties such as drafting plans, maintaining records, developing and maintaining databases, and preparing charts, maps and reports. This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at Mass. DOT. Current Mass. DOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period. About Mass. DOT - The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass. DOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. Mass. DOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about Mass. DOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. Mass. DOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. Minimum Entrance Requirements.