What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Inspector position at City of Jacksonville, FL?
Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Planning and Development Department is actively seeking a Landscape Inspector.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
The Planning and Development Department is actively seeking a Landscape Inspector.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is entry level technical work inspecting landscaping to ensure proper permitting and compliance with city ordinances. The work requires a knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture and forestry techniques, methods and procedures used to grow and treat landscaped grounds which is gained through specialized training and job experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and/or influencing people and are important in providing client services, including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. The inspection work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment and the ability to explain and enforce applicable landscaping codes and regulations. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents allowing latitude to consider the appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. Work is performed in a field environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, somewhat predictable and controllable. Operates a motor vehicle, personal computers, standard office equipment, engineering scales and distance measuring devices. The physical demands consist of driving, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting objects up to twenty (20) pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments vary and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is allowed to set priorities subject to superior's approval.
Examples of Work
- Inspects land, trees, and shrubs for health and compliance with building and landscape codes and ordinances in the Jacksonville 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 656 Part 12.
- Ensures contractors are licensed and have obtained proper permitting.
- Reviews and compares landscape plans with grounds construction specification for compliance.
- Performs pre-plan development reviews for preservation of existing trees and shrubs for compliance with city landscape codes and ordinances.
- Inspects land development construction sites before and after clearance and development.
- Investigates complaints of landscaping violations.
- Issues citations to violators of landscaping codes and ordinances.
- Prepares reports on observed violations and identifies conditions requiring coreection.
- Photographs real property for evidence and possible prosecution of violators.
- Researches and maintains files and records of complaints and violations.
- Prepares for and appears in court for prosecution of violators of applicable ordinances.
- Answers questions from the public on compliance and violations of applicable ordinances.
- Operates camera, calculators, and personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
- Operates a motor vehicle.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture and forestry techniques, methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of landscaping and site development procedures and terminology.
- Knowledge of city landscape ordinances, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of building and landscape inspection procedures and techniques.
- Knowledge of construction procedures and terminology.
- Knowledge of construction drawings and plans.
- Knowledge of contractor licensing requirements.
- Knowledge of Duval County streets and sections.
- Knowledge of maps and property descriptions.
- Ability to examine and diagnose illnesses and diseases of land, trees and shrubs.
- Ability to inspect properties and report findings.
- Ability to read, comprehend and explain maps, property descriptions and technical manuals.
- Ability to create inspection reports using applicable computer equipment and software including using word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
- Ability to operate photography equipment and distance measuring devices.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- A three-year combination of education, training and experience in real estate, land surveying, topographic drafting, property title search, or compliance inspections or enforcement activities relating to local, state or federal code violations which must include a two year combination of education, training or experience in landscaping, site preparation, land development, arboriculture, horticulture or forestry.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
- FL Class E Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
- City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment.
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Largo, FL 33778-1630
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