Lake Worth Beach · 11 hours ago
LANDSCAPE PLANNER
Lake Worth, Florida
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $81K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Lake Worth Beach is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Landscape Planner. The role involves interpreting, reviewing, updating, and enforcing the City’s Landscape Code, as well as reviewing landscape components of building permits and preparing reports and presentations for various stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Reviews all new commercial and residential construction plans for enforcement of all landscape ordinances and horticultural practices consistent with City requirements and regulations
Inspects construction projects for compliance with approved plans and specifications
Collaborate with the Planning & Preservation Division concerning landscape permit applications and designs
Coordinates with the Code Compliance Division to identify and regulate landscape violations
Provides upon request presentations and lectures to various public community groups, garden clubs, etc
Handles landscape inquiries from the public
Serves as the staff representative and advisor to the Tree and Landscape Board
Attend public meetings and coordinates with civic and professional groups and other governmental agencies in the planning and development of City park projects concerning landscape
Other duties as assigned to the overall mission in the Community Sustainability Department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Landscape Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, Environmental Design or a closely related field
Two (2) years of progressively responsible working experience in a planning environment or any equivalent combination of training and experience
A valid Florida driver's license
FACE Level I certification is required within one year of employment
Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment
Preferred
Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners
Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture
Certified Landscape Inspector from the Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida
Certification from the American Society of Landscape Architecture
Benefits
Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
13 Paid Holidays
3 Floating Holidays
City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
Retirement Plan
Company
Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach is a coastal city of 7 square miles, located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase