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Part-time Landscape Designer

Salary

$40.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2025-06543

Department

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

04/18/2025

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Job Description

This is professional landscape design work in the Office of Economic Development (OED). This is technical work in the design, development, review, and inspection of construction projects for the Renew Arlington Mandatory Compliance Grant Program offered to property owners/applicants located within the Renew Arlington Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). Work requires knowledge of site planning principles and practices to include site design and layout, building elevations, driveway design and linkages, parking requirements, use of materials, land use and zoning classifications, current code applicable to properties located within the CRA boundary, grading and drainage, basic electrical and irrigation requirements gained through a combination of education and experience. An understanding of the Renew Arlington Zoning Overlay, Ordinance 2019-239-E, and Ordinance 2019-879, amending the Zoning Code is a requirement. The candidate will also work with engineers, architects, landscape architects, contractors and internal staff to ensure project success. The work is performed in an office setting and/or field environment. The physical demands are minimal. The work is performed under administrative direction of the Executive Director of the OED.

Examples of Work

+ Provides schematic site plan designs for property owners/applicants within the Renew Arlington CRA boundary.

+ Reviews designs and specifications appropriate for bidding projects.

+ Coordinates design services for landscape architecture and site planning projects with the Office of Economic Development and the Renew Arlington Design Review (RADR) Team.

+ Conducts field inspections of projects, when needed.

+ Reviews Construction Documents, master plans, and other drawings for site clearing, tree removal, landscaping, and other site development.

+ Consults with architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public concerning sites, plans, codes, and ordinances.

+ Reviews fee proposals for project coordination, site planning and landscape architect services as provided by the property owner/applicant.

+ Interprets rules, regulations, and policies for enforcement of applicable codes and regulations.

+ Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of landscape architecture.

+ Strong graphic skills.

+ Strong problem solving, analytical and creative skills.

+ Knowledge of City of Jacksonville landscape tree protection and site development codes and ordinances.

+ Knowledge of plant materials related to the Renew Arlington Façade Design Review Guidelines. Familiarity with Florida Grades and Standards.

+ Knowledge of Florida Building Code, including ADA requirements.

+ Ability to calculate design and bid requirements.

+ Ability to communicate effectively and work within a fast-paced team environment.

+ Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in landscape architecture, with the active pursuit of becoming a licensed landscape architect. A six (6) year combination of education, training, and experience in landscape design.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: FL Class E Driver's License Is required prior to appointment & must be maintained.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply using the link provided in the exam announcement. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. If basing your qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: [email protected]

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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. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. 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 certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

+ Yes

+ No

03

This is a part-time position. Are you interested in working part-time?

+ Yes, I am interested in working part-time.

+ Yes, I am interested in working part-time or full-time.

+ I am interested in full-time employment only.

04

This position pays $40.00 - $50.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have six years of education and/or professional experience in landscape design?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

07

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

08

Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

10

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

11

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

+ FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class E Driver License

+ GA Standard Driver's License

+ GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ License from another State.

+ Learner Permit

+ My license is currently invalid.

+ I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

12

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

+ C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

+ D or H - Employment Purposes

+ P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

+ S or I – Other Restriction

+ Two or more of these restrictions.

+ I have an out of state license.

+ None of the above.

13

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

16

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

+ Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

+ No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

+ I do not possess a valid driver's license.

17

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

18

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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