ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST II
Salary:
$53,809.
60 - $106,516.
80 AnnuallyLocation :
City of Miami, FLJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
2212-20230703-SUPPDepartment:
Resilience and Public WorksOpening Date:
07/03/2023Closing Date:
ContinuousNature of Work THIS RECRUITMENT IS A SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT.
APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.
This is responsible, specialized work in plans review and enforcement of city ordinances and accepted standards governing landscaping codes and regulations compliance.
Duties include conducting complex field inspections of landscape construction and maintenance performed by contractors; irrigation and landscaping, installation by private contractors for City projects, as well as private developers to ensure compliance with approved landscape plans, specifications and City standards.
An employee in this classification is responsible for reviewing development and landscape plans for compliance with the Tree Protection and Zoning Ordinance and for the inspection of new construction and renovation sites to ensure conformance with applicable regulations.
This position is responsible for applying knowledge of Best Management Practices and Florida plant materials to inspect trees to determine type, size, age, and quality in order to issue permits for removal, pruning or relocation.
Incumbents exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks involving inspection of plans, interpretation of and recommendation for changes in legal provisions governing landscaping.
This classification is distinguished from the subordinate classification by the scope, complexity and level of the work and projects assigned.
Supervision is received from a division head or higher level administrator.
Essential Functions Reviews landscape and construction plans, surveys, professional reports and other technical materials to ensure compliance with Best Management Practices, the landscape and tree preservation ordinance.
Performs field inspections to assess site conditions for compliance with tree preservation, landscaping codes, and ordinances.
Processes permit applications that include removal, relocation, pruning, root pruning, planting or mitigation of existing trees in both the public right-of-way and private property.
Ensures that landscape installation, tree removals, pruning and plant materials are in compliance with approved plans, standards and specifications.
Notifies appropriate party when deficiencies and/or code violations are found; makes recommendations on methods of correction and compliance on private and public property; sets up re-inspections to ensure compliance.
Provides input in the review of other applications from the Planning and Zoning Department to ensure that new construction or renovation projects meet the landscape code and assists in site design, layout and development.
Coordinates with other Departments regarding projects involving the installation or transplanting of trees in the public right-of-way or parks.
Establishes priorities and work schedules in support of tasks received from higher supervision through review of current plans submitted and existing priorities.
Prepares supporting statistical summaries related to work volume and assignments.
Tracks plantings to quantify contributions to the City's tree canopy.
Prepares and dispenses information to the public regarding tree permit processes.
Enforces relevant landscaping and zoning codes.
Testifies in court and before related boards, when necessary.
May supervise technical and administrative staff.
Responds to complaints and follows departmental procedures for notification, re-inspections and other actions required to ensure compliance;Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or a related field and (2) two years of field or inspections experience in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture.
A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and maintained valid throughout employment.
ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and (2) two years of the required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of Landscape Inspector certification, from the appropriate certification board, will be required before the end of the probationary period and must be maintained current while employed in this classification.
Documentation Requirements Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application.
Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply.
Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
Proof of education in the form of a transcript showing a minimum of 60 college credits or its equivalent.
Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency .
Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted.
If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted.
Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms:
copy of high school diploma or equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field.
Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR A current member of the OR A current member of the OR A recognized Professional Organization For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified.
Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference:
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.
07.
If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.
013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms:
Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s).
Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3:
Selection Preference for City Residents:
In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A.
Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submissionB.
Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.
D.
C.
Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submissionD.
Properly executed valid lease agreementE.
Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submissionF.
Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submissionG.
Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submissionH.
W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submissionCity of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference:
Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order:
1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE Medical insurance Paid leave Life Insurance Defined benefit pension plan Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance 01 Have you attached and uploaded a copy of your college diploma or transcripts plus a foreign credential evaluation (if applicable) which verifies your graduation as specified in the job announcement? Your diploma or transcripts MUST be uploaded with your application before the closing date.
If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
Yes No 02 Have you scanned,attached, and uploaded a copy of your valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) as specified in the job announcement to your application? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
Yes No 03 I understand that my employment application will be deemed ineligible unless the required supporting documentation is scanned, uploaded and attached to the electronic application at the same exact time of submission.
Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Administration Auditing Construction Human Resources Maintenance Surveys Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$53,809.
60 - $106,516.
80 AnnuallyLocation :
City of Miami, FLJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
2212-20230703-SUPPDepartment:
Resilience and Public WorksOpening Date:
07/03/2023Closing Date:
ContinuousNature of Work THIS RECRUITMENT IS A SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT.
APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.
This is responsible, specialized work in plans review and enforcement of city ordinances and accepted standards governing landscaping codes and regulations compliance.
Duties include conducting complex field inspections of landscape construction and maintenance performed by contractors; irrigation and landscaping, installation by private contractors for City projects, as well as private developers to ensure compliance with approved landscape plans, specifications and City standards.
An employee in this classification is responsible for reviewing development and landscape plans for compliance with the Tree Protection and Zoning Ordinance and for the inspection of new construction and renovation sites to ensure conformance with applicable regulations.
This position is responsible for applying knowledge of Best Management Practices and Florida plant materials to inspect trees to determine type, size, age, and quality in order to issue permits for removal, pruning or relocation.
Incumbents exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks involving inspection of plans, interpretation of and recommendation for changes in legal provisions governing landscaping.
This classification is distinguished from the subordinate classification by the scope, complexity and level of the work and projects assigned.
Supervision is received from a division head or higher level administrator.
Essential Functions Reviews landscape and construction plans, surveys, professional reports and other technical materials to ensure compliance with Best Management Practices, the landscape and tree preservation ordinance.
Performs field inspections to assess site conditions for compliance with tree preservation, landscaping codes, and ordinances.
Processes permit applications that include removal, relocation, pruning, root pruning, planting or mitigation of existing trees in both the public right-of-way and private property.
Ensures that landscape installation, tree removals, pruning and plant materials are in compliance with approved plans, standards and specifications.
Notifies appropriate party when deficiencies and/or code violations are found; makes recommendations on methods of correction and compliance on private and public property; sets up re-inspections to ensure compliance.
Provides input in the review of other applications from the Planning and Zoning Department to ensure that new construction or renovation projects meet the landscape code and assists in site design, layout and development.
Coordinates with other Departments regarding projects involving the installation or transplanting of trees in the public right-of-way or parks.
Establishes priorities and work schedules in support of tasks received from higher supervision through review of current plans submitted and existing priorities.
Prepares supporting statistical summaries related to work volume and assignments.
Tracks plantings to quantify contributions to the City's tree canopy.
Prepares and dispenses information to the public regarding tree permit processes.
Enforces relevant landscaping and zoning codes.
Testifies in court and before related boards, when necessary.
May supervise technical and administrative staff.
Responds to complaints and follows departmental procedures for notification, re-inspections and other actions required to ensure compliance;Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or a related field and (2) two years of field or inspections experience in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture.
A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and maintained valid throughout employment.
ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and (2) two years of the required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of Landscape Inspector certification, from the appropriate certification board, will be required before the end of the probationary period and must be maintained current while employed in this classification.
Documentation Requirements Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application.
Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply.
Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
Proof of education in the form of a transcript showing a minimum of 60 college credits or its equivalent.
Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency .
Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted.
If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted.
Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms:
copy of high school diploma or equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field.
Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR A current member of the OR A current member of the OR A recognized Professional Organization For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified.
Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference:
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.
07.
If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.
013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms:
Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s).
Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3:
Selection Preference for City Residents:
In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A.
Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submissionB.
Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.
D.
C.
Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submissionD.
Properly executed valid lease agreementE.
Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submissionF.
Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submissionG.
Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submissionH.
W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submissionCity of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference:
Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order:
1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE Medical insurance Paid leave Life Insurance Defined benefit pension plan Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance 01 Have you attached and uploaded a copy of your college diploma or transcripts plus a foreign credential evaluation (if applicable) which verifies your graduation as specified in the job announcement? Your diploma or transcripts MUST be uploaded with your application before the closing date.
If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
Yes No 02 Have you scanned,attached, and uploaded a copy of your valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) as specified in the job announcement to your application? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
Yes No 03 I understand that my employment application will be deemed ineligible unless the required supporting documentation is scanned, uploaded and attached to the electronic application at the same exact time of submission.
Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Administration Auditing Construction Human Resources Maintenance Surveys Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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