LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR

Landscape Maintenance Inspector

The City of Riverside is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Landscape Maintenance Inspector. The eligibility list established may be used to fill vacancies within various departments within this classification for up to six months. The Landscape Maintenance Inspector inspects, reviews, and evaluates the work of the City's landscape maintenance contractors. Performs field inspections of landscaping, maintenance, and irrigation systems to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Perform inspection work in the review and evaluation of landscaping installations, related maintenance, and irrigation systems throughout the City; perform administrative work associated with the position and other maintenance activities.
• Oversee contractors' work to include the inspection, review, and verification of the work of contractors to ensure that they have complied with the provisions of contracts for landscaping, maintenance, irrigation systems, and backflow prevention; monitor work being done on medians, parkways, right of ways, and other City landscape areas. This is not a fully inclusive list of the types of service contracts overseen and may vary by department.
• Oversee contractors' work to ensure compliance with the following licenses or certificates: Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), Qualified Applicator License (QAL), Pest Control Advisor (PCA), C-27 Landscape Contractor License or Certified Arborist.
• Check, monitor, and review work to ensure that mowing, edging, trimming, watering, tree trimming, fertilizing, and planting has been completed according to the terms and conditions of specific contracts.
• Coordinate and collaborate with contractors to correct deficiencies found through inspections; provide and create punch list documents and ensure execution of items; respond to and engage with customers and general public on complaints or concerns.
• Assess and evaluate the requirements for additional landscaping and irrigation requirements.
• Provide assistance, direction, and input relative to future landscape and maintenance needs for the City's landscape areas; coordinate with volunteer organizations and groups for planting projects.
• Prepare, draft, and present written reports of inspections; operate two-way radio, City vehicle, and other pertinent equipment; attend, conduct, and participate in meetings and seminars.
• May provide training, guidance, and direction to other staff and maintenance workers; communicate and monitor adherence to regulations and compliance standards for landscape maintenance, service, installation, and repair.
• Provide courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City staff, including timely response to 311 Service Requests.
• Participate in the revision and adaptation of landscape contracts and procedures; assess and execute various projects and policy implementations.
• Plan, prepare and assist with volunteer events.
• Attend community meetings as needed.
• Assist with emergency storm events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Supplemental education in horticulture, urban forestry, or environmental studies preferred. Experience: Three years of experience in landscape installation and maintenance duties, which include interpreting plans for landscaping and irrigation layout, and standard planting and ground maintenance. Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Irrigation Certification
• Arborist Certification/License
• Experience with Cal Sense Irrigation Controller

Selection Process

Documents Required at the Time of Application:

• Completed Employment Application
• Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
• For general information on completing your on-line application, click here: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment. Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.