Landscape Administrator

Salary : $77,520.00 - $100,776.00 Annually Location : Lake Forest, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2324-0040 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 06/20/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Description Come join our team of enthusiastic, hard-working, and committed individuals in the City of Lake Forest's Public Works Department! If you want to make a meaningful impact in the community you serve, the Landscape Administrator position is for you! This is a continuous recruitment that may close at anytime. Prompt application is encouraged. First review will be conducted on July 8, 2024. Why Join Team Lake Forest? Link to our video: Under general supervision, oversees, monitors, and inspects the work of contractors engaged in the maintenance, construction, and care of City-owned parks, median strips, landscaped areas and other related field maintenance and construction projects; ensures work is done according to contract specifications; and performs other related duties as assigned. Examples of Duties The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. Oversees, monitors, and inspects the work of contractors engaged in the maintenance, construction, and care of City-owned parks, median strips, landscaped areas and other related field maintenance and construction projects; conducts field inspections to verify compliance with City landscape contract; verifies weekly contractor submitted maintenance schedules, pesticide applications, irrigation-related work, and other scheduled landscape work. Checks and visually inspects trees in designated area for any apparent safety concerns; reports findings to supervisor. Inspects playground equipment to ensure equipment meets safety standards; reports any items that need repair or replacement to contractor when necessary. Responds to citizen inquiries through telephone calls, e-mails, and City government website. Prepares various landscape related reports including reports related to pesticide application and water use, tree trimming, and weekly maintenance. Coordinates the "Expand the Forest" program with City staff, City contractor, and the resident. Manages the landscape services budget; monitors water, telephone, and electric bills, as well as other bills as required. Assists in overseeing assigned capital improvement landscaping projects including developing scopes and overseeing contracts and budgets. May perform water quality inspection activities on a City-wide basis. Assists other City staff concerning landscape-related issues. Makes recommendations to the City's landscape maintenance specifications and contract terms to ensure the City's interests are achieved. Performs related duties as required. Typical Qualifications The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of proper landscaping, construction, maintenance, irrigation and other related practices including planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning and maintaining a variety of turf, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges and trees; principles, methods and equipment used in landscape cultivation and maintenance; safety practices and procedures within public works guidelines; current laws, regulations, and codes pertinent to landscaping; general horticulture, arboriculture, urban forestry, soil management, pest management, irrigation, and water management; soil characteristics and treatment procedures; application and uses of various pesticides; landscape and irrigation design, plan check procedures; contract development, bid preparation and administration; project management, proper written and verbal communication skills; modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment including personal hardware and software applications; principles and practices of record keeping; basic report preparation. Ability to: Inspect the work of contractors performing maintenance, repair and construction on City-owned parks, median strips, landscaped areas and other related field maintenance and construction projects; operate personal computer to access information and utilize common business applications; analyze complex landscaping problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action; prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; respond to public inquiries and requests; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; work independently in the absence of supervision; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements: A valid Class C California Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy. A Department of Pesticide Regulation Certificate. Possession of a NRPA or ACPSI Certified Park and Recreation Professional Certification or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire. Certified Arborist Certification preferred. Education/Training/Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by additional training and education in horticulture, pesticide use, tree care, park planning or landscape architecture and three years of progressively responsible journey-level experience in landscape maintenance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental Information The physical and mental demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee must be able to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; interpret policies and procedures; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with the general public, outside organizations, business representatives, employees, and others encountered in the course of work, including occasionally dealing with conflict situations. Please visit the following website to view the summary of comprehensive benefits Summary of Benefits The City's employee benefit package includes participation in the PERS Health medical program, dental and vision insurance which the City pays a major portion of the premiums. The City of Lake Forest utilizes a Pay-for-Performance Compensation Plan which awards merit increases on the basis of work results achieved against performance targets that are equitably established, fully communicated and consistent with the City's high expectations. 01 Indicate your highest level of education. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree or higher None of the above 02 List your major field of study (major/minor). 03 List the supplemental training or education you have in horticulture, pesticide use, tree care, park planning or landscape architecture. 04 Indicate your years of experience performing landscape maintenance work. Less than 3 years of experience. At least 3 years of experience but less than 5 years of experience. At least 5 years of experience but less than 10 years of experience. More than 10 years of experience. 05 Do you have experience working for a public agency (city, county, state, special district) in a landscaping capacity? Yes No 06 Do you possess a current Department of Pesticide Regulation Certificate? (Possession of a current Department of Pesticide Regulation Certificate is desirable for this position.) Yes No 07 Do you possess a current National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification? Yes No 08 Do you possess a Certified Arborist Certification? Yes No 09 Describe your experience overseeing, monitoring, and inspecting the work of landscape contractors. 10 Describe your work experience identifying and evaluating the condition of plants and determining the resources needed to improve the plant environment. 11 Have you ever been a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)? Yes No 12 If Yes, please list the name of all agencies here. If No, enter N/A. 13 California legislation imposes certain restrictions on employment of retired annuitants through California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Are you a retired annuitant through a California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)? Yes No Required Question