Description

THE POSITION
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

To inspect work quality and materials used in a variety of landscape construction and maintenance projects and subdivisions to ensure conformance with approved plans, specifications and departmental regulations; and to maintain records and prepare reports pertaining to projects inspected.

The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for two Landscape Inspector positions, as collaborative members of the City's Public Works Department. The ideal Landscape Inspectors will have at least two years of experience in the fields of landscape maintenance, design, horticulture and be able to perform inspection of trees for: health, vigor, disease, pest infestation, structural integrity and risk assessment. These incumbents will have the ability to complete tree inspection reports and make recommendations of appropriate actions. The perfect candidates will have knowledge of pesticide laws, regulations and Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

While not required, the possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and/or a Certified Arborist Certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture are highly desirable. Candidates with experience in contract management, supervision of work crews, data entry, report writing, and familiarity with governmental compliance regarding landscape maintenance are strongly encouraged to apply.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from higher level inspection or supervisory staff.

THE DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering design, construction, and maintenance of the City's roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, trees, open spaces, and buildings. The department also manages stormwater compliance programs, transportation planning, recycling & solid waste contract services, and operates the Vallejo Municipal Marina.

The Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) section manages 26 LMDs and 1 Community Facilities District (CFD) through contract administration for all districts, landscape design, and construction inspection of new development areas within the LMDs and CFD.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO
The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

Essential Functions

• Inspect work quality and materials used in a variety of landscape construction and maintenance projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes and ordinances.
• Review plans and specification of assigned project; suggest modifications to plans and specifications as appropriate; attend pre-construction conferences.
• Inspect plants and materials prior to and upon installation for identification and conformance to specifications; inspect for plant species identification, structural quality, health and vigor.
• Recommend plant material substitutes and coordinate with City management staff, landscape architect and developer.
• Inspect the installation and maintenance of finished grades, revegetation for erosion control, access roads, trail systems, drainage systems, irrigation systems, fences, gates, monuments, plantings, and hardscapes.
• Inspect installation of pipe, heads and valve assemblies to ensure proper materials and methods are used.
• Inspect final grade level for drainage, erosion and settlement problems along public improvements; check backfill for settlement.
• Observe work during progress and upon completion; ensure that safety procedures are followed.
• Record amounts of plants and materials used and work performed; prepare necessary reports for progress payments.
• Inspect the maintenance of landscape and irrigation systems during the developer's one year maintenance period.
• Prepare and/or modify project maps; identify work site locations for landscape maintenance district improvements.
• Prepare activity records and reports.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the fields of landscape maintenance, design, horticulture or a related field.

Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by courses in landscape maintenance, horticulture, landscape planning or landscape architecture.

License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Knowledge of:

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  Principles, methods, materials, equipment and safety hazards of landscape installation and maintenance.
• Plant material, fertilizers and soil amendments.
• Defects and faults in landscaping and related systems.
• Basic soil mechanics and geology.
• Principles of landscaping as applied to construction and maintenance of major project areas.

Ability to :

• Learn to correctly apply laws, regulations, codes and departmental policies governing the construction and maintenance of landscaped areas.
• Learn to understand and interpret landscape plans and specification and prepare accurate drawings and records.
• Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, landscape architects and property owners.
• Detect and locate faulty materials and poor work quality.
• Review and analyze construction plans, specifications and maps for conformance with City standards and policies.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• To meet the essential functions and physical requirements contained in the Physical Analysis of Job Assignment attached to this specification and incorporated herein by this reference.

Additional Information

Working Conditions
Office and inspection site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some climbing, stooping, light lifting and inspecting in confined areas.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

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The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Sukari Dixon at (707) 648-4398 or send an email to: sukari.dixon@cityofvallejo.net no later than May 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

PRIOR TO HIRE
The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.