Landscape Site Inspector

Veterans' Preference Applies

The City of Delray Beach gives Veterans' Preference to qualified applicants.

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Delray Beach is a non-tobacco workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes, and nicotine patches or gum.

The technical work in landscape/site inspections for compliance with Land Development Regulations (LDRs) and approved plans of all new and existing properties throughout the City. Work is performed under general direction.

• Inspect properties for landscape violations.
• Approve permitting for vegetation and tree removal.
• Inspect all new properties, including single family homes, prior to certificate of occupancy are issued in order to manage property owners' compliance with the City's landscape code(s), LDRs, and approved plans.
• Review site plans and assist in permit requests for landscape requirements.
• Inspect housing program related properties when landscaping is included.
• Answer questions concerning landscape code requirements and violations from the public.
• Maintain files and records. Prepare reports.
• Perform all functions and responsibilities according to the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's (BA/BS) Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• Or two (2) years of related work experience, and an Associate's (AA) degree in horticulture or related field.
• International Society of Arboricultural (ISA) certification, or Landscape Inspectors Association (LIA) certification preferred.

A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge of plant materials and South Florida vegetation. Knowledge of City Landscape Codes and policies. Knowledge of City's computerized building permit application tracking system. Ability to read landscape and site plans and building elevations and setbacks. Ability to conduct field inspection for tree survey verifications, landscape violations and inspections for compliance with approved landscape plans. Ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Skill in preparing landscape plans for small projects. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, residents, and contractors. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders;

notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stand, bend, stoop, balance, push, and pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing…