Landscape Specialist

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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION & JOB OBJECTIVE

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults with landscape architects, architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and others concerning zoning, special district, and landscape codes and ordinances related to multi-family and non-residential development plans within the City of Little Rock.
• Reviews multi-family and non-residential development plans and specifications to ensure compliance with landscape and zoning codes and ordinances; consults with governmental agencies such as Metroplan, the Planning Commission, and other City departments during the review of proposed plans.
• Conducts pre-construction and final inspections on multi-family and non-residential development sites to assure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Applies landscape codes and ordinances; notifies supervisor of parties refusing to comply.
• Testifies in court cases involving violations of landscape and zoning codes and ordinances.
• Provides assistance to the Development Manager with special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains files and records of plans and specifications for all projects and other related information.
• Provides assistance to the Plans Development Administrator with the implementation and enforcement of the Tree Restoration for Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.) and other related programs.
• Prepares written reports and drawings of zoning buffer, screening, landscape ordinance and overlay district landscape requirements for consideration by the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment during the public hearing process.
• Answers questions and provides technical information to citizens and Board and Commission members regarding landscape and zoning codes and ordinances.
• Prepares correspondence and reports regarding landscape and zoning codes and ordinances.
• Consults with Public Works engineers regarding storm water detention and excavation code requirements for proposed developments.
• Recommends proposed revisions to landscape and zoning codes and ordinances for review by supervisor.
• Attends interdepartmental meetings and formulates staff recommendations regarding proposed multi-family and non-residential development plans and their compliance with landscape and zoning codes and ordinances.
• Serves as backup to the Plans Development Administrator.
• Operates a computer with word processing and spreadsheet software in the performance of essential job functions.
• Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess Citation Authority Certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

Application Requirements

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSOnline preferredSECONDARY DUTIES

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of municipal codes and ordinances governing landscape and zoning.
• Knowledge of landscape design methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of landscape and zoning codes enforcement methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of land development and design.
• Knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software, including database, spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Skill in the operation of a computer, utilizing database, spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Skill in the use of an architect and engineer's scale.
• Skill in the use of drafting equipment.
• Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.
• Ability to read and interpret multi-family and non-residential development plans and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret codes and ordinances governing landscape and zoning.
• Ability to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
• Ability to prepare narrative reports and correspondence.
• Ability to plot legal descriptions.
• Ability to maintain hard copy and computerized files and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.

Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.

Short-Term Disability Leave

Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).

All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.

After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.

for other leaves and observed holidays.