Project Inspector - Landscape

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Project Inspector - Landscape

Salary

$45,613.93 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2025-06273

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

11/14/2024

Closing Date

12/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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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 Public Works Department is actively seeking a Project Inspector - Landscape.

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 technical work inspecting contracted services and various types of landscape construction projects to ensure compliance with the City of Jacksonville standards and contract specifications. The work requires knowledge of contract administration, and the techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in maintenance and construction of various types of projects which is usually gained through experience. Contacts with citizens and contractors require courtesy, tact, and skills in understanding and influencing people to resolve maintenance and construction problems and complaints. The work is standardized with specific procedures and specialized standards, because of changing priorities or different situations, the employee has the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work is performed in the field where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, and exposure to dust, dirt, and other unpleasant conditions. Operates standard office equipment such as computers, copiers and fax machines and must be capable of operating PH meters, soil probes, diameter tapes, measuring wheel, radios, and a motor vehicle. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied, and latitude is permitted to set one's own priorities subject to superior's approval.

Examples of Work

• Inspects contracted services work and various types of construction projects along with in house landscape and mowing services to ensure compliance with the City of Jacksonville standards and contract specification.

• Inspects vegetation projects that include public landscaping and renovations to ensure compliance the City of Jacksonville standards and contract specifications.

• Assists in planning and organizing the work of contractors performing landscape maintenance in public areas.

• Administers routine maintenance and weed control contracts.

• Inspects and diagnoses problems in the public landscape and recommends solutions.

• Orders removal of defective work and requires proper re-installation.

• Verifies materials used by contractors for compliance with proper specifications.

• Ensures proper execution of construction plans.

• Maintains a daily log of all jobs inspected.

• Investigates and resolves complaints (CARE) concerning landscape maintenance, mowing and landscape and turf renovation projects.

• Measures quantities and certifies contractors' pay requests.

• Estimates costs for equipment, materials and services.

• Operates a computer to establish and maintain records.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the City of Jacksonville standards and contract specifications.

• Knowledge of methods, practices and procedures of contract administration.

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in the construction of various types of landscape and turf renovation projects.

• Knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture techniques, methods and procedures.

• Knowledge of insect and plant disease life cycles.

• Knowledge of integrated pest management practices.

• Knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures used in weed control.

• Knowledge of plant and pest identification, plant nutrient requirements and industry standard plant health guides.

• Ability to inspect contracted services and various construction projects to adhere to specifications.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret landscape and irrigation plans.

• Ability to investigate and resolve CARE issues.

• Ability to perform mathematical computations.

• Ability to operate a computer and digital camera.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Four (4) years of education and/or experience in landscape maintenance inspection or landscape construction.

• Supervisory experience - preferred.

• Agricultural Chemical experience - preferred

• ISA certification - preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid Class E Driver's License Is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.

• Must meet standards to obtain a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net . A work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes

• No

  03

  The budgeted annual salary for this position is $45,613.93. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes

• No

  04

  This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

  05

  Do you have four (4) years of education and/or experience in landscape maintenance inspection OR landscape construction?

• Yes, I have four (4) year education in landscape maintenance inspection.

• Yes, I have four (4) year education in landscape construction.

• Yes, I have four (4) year combination education and experience in landscape maintenance inspection.

• Yes, I have four (4) year combination education and experience in landscape construction.

• Yes, I have four (4) year combination education and experience in both.

• No, I have less than four (4) year education in landscape maintenance inspection.

• No, I have less than four (4) year education in landscape construction.

• No, I have less than four (4) year education in both.

  06

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  07

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  08

  Agricultural Chemical experience is preferred, do you have this experience?

• Yes

• No

  09

  ISA certification is preferred, do you have this certification?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Supervisory experience is preferred, do you have this experience?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class E Driver License

• GA Standard Driver's License

• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• License from another State.

• Learner Permit

• My license is currently invalid.

• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

  12

  If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

• D or H - Employment Purposes

• P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

• S or I – Other Restriction

• Two or more of these restrictions.

• I have an out of state license.

• None of the above.

  13

  Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  16

  I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

• I do not possess a valid driver's license.

  17

  Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

  18

  If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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