Landscape Inspector

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THE POSITION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one fulltime vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future fulltime parttime limited term and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for the position of Landscape Inspector as a collaborative member of the Citys Public Works Department. The Landscape Inspector is responsible for inspecting 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 ideal Landscape Inspector will have at least two years of experience in the fields of landscape maintenance design and horticulture.

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.

The Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering design construction and maintenance of the Citys 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 is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121000 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 148year 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 brew pubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejos delightful historical downtown area weekly downtown farmers market and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom one of Americas only combination wildlife oceanarium and theme parks.

• Receives general supervision from higher level inspection or supervisory staff.

Important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 preconstruction 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 developers 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.

Knowledge of:

• 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.

• 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.

Working Conditions

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

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2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications in the week of May 26 2025.

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 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 Anabela Rivera at (707)or send an email to: no later than May 26 2025 at 5:00 p.m.