Landscape Inspector - Arborist (City Of Pembroke Pines Planning and Economic Development Department)

FC SERVICES LLC•Pembroke Pines, FL

About The Position

Facility Contract Services is a Florida based contract services company, responsible for the employment and management of personnel for municipal clients. Facility Contract Services is currently seeking dynamic and goal-driven employees for the City of Pembroke Pines Planning and Economic Development Department. Employees that are motivated to take on today’s greatest challenges and rewards in the field of local public service and who are passionate about making a difference in local government. This exciting opportunity in the City of Pembroke Pines operates 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.) and offers excellent compensation and benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with a Company match. NATURE OF WORK This is a technical position involving landscape plan review; processing, issuing, and reviewing tree removal permit and landscape permits; and enforcing the City code as it relates to landscaping. Work is performed within the Planning and Economic Development Department.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape and arboriculture techniques.
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
Comprehensive knowledge of native, non-native, invasive and nuisance trees, shrubs, and plants; including soil composition, irrigation, fertilization, growth patterns, and maintenance.
Knowledge of diseases and parasites detrimental to trees and appropriate treatments.
Ability to interpret ordinances.
Ability to obtain knowledge of municipal ordinances relating to landscaping and beautification.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public.
Ability to work independently on a daily basis.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
A minimum of an Associate’s degree in landscaping, horticulture, or other appropriate field is required.
Must possess ISA Arborist Certification.
Must possess LIAF Landscape Inspector’s Certification.
Possession of a valid, appropriate driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of conversational English and spelling.
Knowledge of laws, codes and regulations related to Landscape Installation and Maintenance.
General knowledge of the building permit process.
Ability to read, interpret and explain City, State, and Federal laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the work.
Ability to read and interpret building and landscape plans.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate basic office equipment.
Ability to operate a City vehicle.
Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently.
Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years experience in municipal landscaping and/or landscape inspections is preferred.
Spanish speaker is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspects job sites to insure compliance with the approved landscape plan prior to a certification of occupancy being issued by the Building Department.
Performs general and courtesy landscape inspections on existing properties within the City to ensure landscape compliance with the approved landscape plan.
Reviews and processes Tree Removal Permits.
Assists with tree appraisals to determine proper mitigation on properties.
Performs overall tree and landscape assessments as needed to determine the overall health of all landscape and provide recommendations as to rehabilitation or removal.
Investigates complaints regarding violations of ordinances, follows-up on complaints, and recommends measures for correcting violations.
Records daily landscape related permit activities via City database and or building permitting system.
Coordinates with Code Compliance division to assist in assessing landscape violations.
Develops, prepares, and presents code cases at Special Magistrate hearing for both residential and commercial properties.
Assist public residents with concerns as it relates to landscaping. Responds to residents in person and via phone and mail on a daily basis. Strong customer service skills are a must.
Participate in Citywide educational events related to landscaping.
Performs related work as required.