Landscape Inspector

City of Coconut Creek•Coconut Creek, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Up to three (3) years’ experience in landscape and arboriculture
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

Nice To Haves

Landscape installation and construction
Ability to read and interpret plans and surveys
Code compliance work pertaining to City codes, ordinances, and regulations
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
Additional certifications in landscaping, arboriculture, and horticulture

Responsibilities

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