Landscape Inspector

When you come work for the City of Coconut Creek, although you’re assigned an employee number, you’re not treated like one.  With an average of 10 years of service (some as many as 30-plus!), our employees know they can transform their careers in Coconut Creek, the “Butterfly Capital of the World.”  Today you may be applying to our Landscape Inspector position, but tomorrow that role could even lead to wherever you want to go in the City! And in the days, months and years in between, you’ll be treated like family and invited to participate in fun events like Public Service Recognition Week, Halloween costume contests, holiday luncheons, wellness fairs, meditation sessions, chair massages, themed dress-up days, charitable causes, and so much more!

 The City of Coconut Creek has been spotlighted as one of the “Best Cities to Live in America” by Money Magazine and a Top Ten Place to Live in Florida by Movoto and NerdWallet.  Our City is home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Butterfly World, and the Coconut Creek Promenade.  Every one of our business owners and 59,000 residents rely on our awesome 400 employees.  Are you ready to be one of us?

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and serving the public; if you are innovative, progressive, dedicated, and looking for a workplace where you belong, consider applying to join our Coconut Creek family.

Position Summary:  Performs senior-level technical or specialized work in the Sustainable Development Department. Performs landscape and zoning inspections, plan review, and permitting for compliance with Land Development Code and approved site plans. Monitors and enforces the City's Land Development Code. Work is performed under limited supervision with moderate latitude. Position relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures.

Salary: $27.84/hour ($57,907.20 Annually)
 
Hours of work: Monday through Thursday 7:00 A.M.  to 6:00 P.M.; Days and hours are subject to change.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs daily zoning and landscaping inspections 
• Coordinates and administers the landscape inspection program for existing commercial properties
• Creates reports and presentations
• Develops, prepares, and presents code cases at Special Magistrate hearing for both residential and commercial properties
• Investigates complaints regarding violations of ordinances, follows-up on complaints, and recommends measures for correcting violations
• Conducts inspections to enforce permits, ordinances, and codes of the City
• Addresses field problems with the public and developers related to irrigation, landscape material and proper installation 
• Meets with homeowner’s association (HOA) representatives and residents to discuss the tree removal process, code violations, and provide general horticultural advice
• Performs plan reviews for landscape code compliance
• Responsible for ensuring conformity and consistency among field team members with City rules, regulations, and ordinances, and in particular, landscape, zoning, and tree preservation codes and regulations
• Attends pre-construction meetings and provides information
• Prepares checklists for final project close-out
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by up to three (3) years’ experience in landscape and arboriculture. Landscape installation and construction and the ability to read and interpret plans and surveys are preferred. Code compliance work pertaining to City codes, ordinances, and regulations is preferred.

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification is preferred. Additional certifications in landscaping, arboriculture, and horticulture are preferred.

*The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Working knowledge of Florida Grades and Standards, City codes and ordinances
• Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Skill in using mobile inspection and reporting software to document field conditions, upload photographs, enter inspection results, and maintain accurate field records.
• Skill in providing good customer service
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications to determine compliance with established standards, especially landscape and irrigation plans 
• Ability to effectively multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Ability to quickly and independently learn new software
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work 
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Tasks are regularly performed inside and outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.
 
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.

Eligibility List Criteria: An eligibility list, which shall be valid for a maximum of six months, shall be formed based on applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates on the eligibility list will be given consideration for each vacancy. Veterans Preference shall be awarded, pursuant to Florida Statutes.

APPLICANT SELECTED FOR HIRE MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,  DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodations for testing must advise Human Resources not later than one (1) week prior to scheduled testing, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.