Landscape Inspector
Salary
$57,907.20 Annually
Location
4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-40
Department
Resilient Design and Development
Opening Date
06/23/2026
Closing Date
7/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
When you come work for the City of Coconut Creek, although you're assigned an employee number, you're not treated like one. With an average of 10 years of service (some as many as 30-plus!), our employees know they can transform their careers in Coconut Creek, the "Butterfly Capital of the World." Today you may be applying to our Landscape Inspector position, but tomorrow that role could even lead to wherever you want to go in the City! And in the days, months and years in between, you'll be treated like family and invited to participate in fun events like Public Service Recognition Week, Halloween costume contests, holiday luncheons, wellness fairs, meditation sessions, chair massages, themed dress-up days, charitable causes, and so much more!
The City of Coconut Creek has been spotlighted as one of the "Best Cities to Live in America" by Money Magazine and a Top Ten Place to Live in Florida by Movoto and NerdWallet. Our City is home to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Butterfly World, and the Coconut Creek Promenade. Every one of our business owners and 59,000 residents rely on our awesome 400+ employees. Are you ready to be one of us?
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and serving the public; if you are innovative, progressive, dedicated, and looking for a workplace where you belong, consider applying to join our Coconut Creek family.
Position Summary: Performs senior-level technical or specialized work in the Sustainable Development Department. Performs landscape and zoning inspections, plan review, and permitting for compliance with Land Development Code and approved site plans. Monitors and enforces the Citys Land Development Code. Work is performed under limited supervision with moderate latitude. Position relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures.
Salary: $27.84/hour ($57,907.20 Annually)
Hours of work: Monday through Thursday 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.; Days and hours are subject to change.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by up to three (3) years' experience in landscape and arboriculture. Landscape installation and construction and the ability to read and interpret plans and surveys are preferred. Code compliance work pertaining to City codes, ordinances, and regulations is preferred.
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification is preferred. Additional certifications in landscaping, arboriculture, and horticulture are preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
Eligibility List Criteria: An eligibility list, which shall be valid for a maximum of six months, shall be formed based on applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates on the eligibility list will be given consideration for each vacancy. Veterans Preference shall be awarded, pursuant to Florida Statutes.
APPLICANT SELECTED FOR HIRE MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodations for testing must advise Human Resources not later than one (1) week prior to scheduled testing, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF COCONUT CREEK BENEFIT SUMMARY
FOR CIVIL SERVICE (NON-EXEMPT) PERSONNEL
HOLIDAYS - 11 paid full-day holidays and 2 paid half-day (Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) holidays per year.
PERSONAL LEAVE - 20 hours/year (prorated the first year of employment based on hire date); does not roll over.
VACATION LEAVE - Employees earn vacation leave from the date of hire based on the following schedule:
Maximum accumulation is 200 hours as of the last day of the pay period including November 1 each year for employees with fewer than 10 years of service. For employees with at least 10 years of service, maximum accumulation is 240 hours as of the last day of the pay period including November 1 each year, with up to 80 hours of any accumulation in excess of 240 hours paid out annually at a 100% conversion rate.
SICK LEAVE - Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave for each hour of regular paid service. Accumulations in excess of 520 hours are paid out annually at a 50%, 75%, or 100% conversion rate depending on years of service.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM (Full-time Only)
For each employee, the City pays the premiums for $20,000 Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long- and Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program (for behavioral and mental health) and contributes towards the employee and family medical insurance premiums, including 100% of the premiums for employee-only coverage on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Most employees who enroll in the City's HDHP are eligible to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA), which may include a City contribution. Eligibility for coverage is the first of the month following thirty (30) days of full time employment.
Proof of medical coverage is required for full-time City employees. However, employees may opt-out of the City's group medical insurance and receive an opt-out payment. The City's insurance program includes a Section 125 Program, which allows eligible employees to pay for most insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars and/or set aside pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical, dependent or elder care. All payments are made bi-weekly by payroll deduction. Changes to selections may only be made during qualifying periods.
MEDICAL PREMIUM OFFSET (LEAVE CONVERSION)
Employees may be eligible to convert accrued sick and/or vacation leave to offset medical insurance premiums under the City's group health insurance plan or to fund a Health Savings Account (HSA), if applicable.
PENSION/RETIREMENT PLAN
The City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which offers a choice of a Pension Plan (defined benefit) or an Investment Plan (defined contribution). The City contributes the amount determined by the State, and employees make a bi-weekly mandatory 3% contribution through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. The Pension Plan benefit is determined by multiplying 1.6% times the years of FRS service times the average of the employees highest paid eight (8) years of salary. The Investment Plan benefit is based on the performance of selected funds over time. Employees in the Pension Plan are vested after eight (8) years of service; vesting is after one (1) year of service for the Investment Plan. Normal Retirement for the Pension Plan is age 65 with eight (8) years of Regular Class service, or 33 years of Regular Class service regardless of age. Early Retirement is any member who is vested, who has not yet met normal retirement age or date. (There is a penalty of 5% for each year the retirement date precedes the normal retirement age.) There is no age or service requirement that must be met to receive a benefit under the Investment Plan, provided the one (1) year vesting requirement has been met.
Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan or Roth IRA Plan with MissionSquare Retirement, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.
The City also makes a one-time lump sum contribution to a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees who meet age and years of service requirements upon retirement.
LONGEVITY PAY - Employees are eligible for an annual lump sum longevity payment as follows:
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (Full-time Only)
Employees who have completed their one (1) year probationary period are eligible to participate in the Tuition Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement of 100% for a grade of A, 75% for a grade of B, and 50% for a grade of C. The maximum tuition reimbursement available to any employee shall be the equivalent of (18) credit hours per fiscal year at either the State of Florida community college level or the State of Florida university level.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF)
As a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, full-time employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness. The U.S. Department of Education's PSLF Program may forgive the remaining balance on qualifying student loans after an employee has made one hundred and twenty (120) qualifying payments while working for the City and meeting requirements set forth by the Department of Education.
PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE AND ACROSS-THE-BOARD WAGE ADJUSTMENTS
Employees are eligible for up to 5% in pay-for-performance compensation, based upon their annual evaluation, and annual across-the-board wage adjustments, provided said compensation is funded in the city's adopted budget.
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The City offers a variety of discount programs, including, but not limited to, Healthy Meals, Health Services, Banking / Financial, Cellular / Data and Computer Services, Entertainment, Retail and Travel.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
The City of Coconut Creek offers a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs, including, but not limited to, Class Pass, Walking Challenges, Annual Wellness Fair, wellness preventive screenings, flu shots, and mammograms. The City is also actively expanding its focus on behavioral and mental health and is always looking for new ways to improve the overall health and wellness of its employees.
Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the City's Code of Ordinances, Administrative Orders, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, on the employee portal or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-973-6715 or hr@coconutcreek.net.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Do you currently possess a high school diploma or GED?
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How many years of verifiable experience do you possess in landscape and arboriculture?
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Please list the employers and dates listed on your application that support this experience (if no experience, write "None"):
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Do you possess experience in landscape installation and construction?
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Please list the employers and dates listed on your application that support this experience (if no experience, write "None"):
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Do you possess the ability to read and interpret plans and surveys?
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Do you possess code compliance work experience pertaining to City codes, ordinances and regulations?
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Please list the employers and dates listed on your application that support this experience (if no experience, write "None"):
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Do you possess an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification? (Preferred)
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Please list any other relevant certifications you possess in landscaping, arboriculture, and horticulture.
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Do you possess working knowledge of Florida Grades and Standards, City codes and ordinances?
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Do you possess the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications to determine compliance with established standards, especially landscape and irrigation plans?
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Do you possess the ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing?
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Which Microsoft Office products do you have a working knowledge of? (Check all that apply)
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I meet all of the requirements of the position (including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements), and I am able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Please describe why you desire employment with the City of Coconut Creek in this position. Please also state any additional information you feel may be helpful to us in considering your application.
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Required Documentation: I understand that I am required to submit the following documentation to the City of Coconut Creek for my application to be considered complete. Documentation must be submitted at time of application.
Note to Applicant: Electronic copies of required documents may be attached to your online application. If electronic copies are not available, required documents must be hand-delivered or mailed to the City of Coconut Creek Human Resources Department at 4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, or faxed to 954/956-1523 within 1 business day of submitting your application. Applications without the necessary accompanying documents will be considered incomplete.
Required Question
Employer City of Coconut Creek
Address 4800 W. Copans Road
Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063
Phone (954) 973-6715
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Website http://www.coconutcreek.net