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  • Senior Landscape Inspector

    Vallejo, California United States City of Vallejo Full Time $98,409.79 - $119,617.68 Annually Jan 24, 2026
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    City of Vallejo

    The City of Vallejo is a municipal corporation of the County of Solano, incorporated in the State of California.  The City of Vallejo is a full service, charter city with a FY 2015-16 total budget of $185 million. There are 522 authorized staff positions in the following areas: Administration (Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology), Operations (Police, Fire and Public Works), Community and Economic Development, City Manager office and the City Attorney’s office. The City has a Council-Manager form of government with the Mayor and six Council Members elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, for four-year overlapping terms.            

    Job Description

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    PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY

    THE POSITION
    This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

    The City of Vallejo is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Senior Landscape Inspector as a collaborative member of the City’s Public Works Department - Landscape Maintenance Division. The Senior Landscape Inspector leads and participates in the activities of the Landscape Inspection unit, administers and monitors landscape construction and maintenance contracts, and maintains records and prepare reports.

    The ideal candidate for Senior Landscape Inspector will possess either one (1)-year of experience as a Landscape Inspector with the City of Vallejo or three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the fields of landscape maintenance, design, horticulture, or a closely related field.

    THE DEPARTMENT
    The Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering design, construction, and maintenance of the City's roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, trees, open spaces, and buildings. The department also manages stormwater compliance programs, transportation planning, recycling & solid waste contract services, and operates the Vallejo Municipal Marina.

    The Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) section manages 26 LMDs and 1 Community Facilities District (CFD) through contract administration for all districts, landscape design, and construction inspection of new development areas within the LMDs and CFD.

    THE CITY OF VALLEJO

    The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
    Receives direction from management or supervisory staff.
    Exercises lead supervision over assigned landscape inspection staff.

    EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

    The following duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
    Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Plan, assign, and oversee the work of staff responsible for providing landscape inspection services within the Public Works Department.
    • Participate in the selection of landscape inspection staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
    • Prepare various reports on operations and activities.
    • Review applications for tree removal permits for regulated City trees to assess hazards, landscape related issues, and other impacts to the public or public right-of-way.
    • Administer landscape construction, maintenance, and related project contracts; establish schedules and methods for providing landscape inspection services; resolve conflicts between inspectors and contractors.
    • Review plans, specifications, and sites of major landscape related projects; ensure that construction projects conform to plans and specifications; ensure that projects meet City codes and standards.
    • Coordinate forward planning of landscape plans through the preparation and review of grading, erosion control, drainage, and improvement plans.
    • Coordinate the interface of utilities and other improvements to open space areas with other governmental agencies.
    • Provide information to management and the general public on the status of landscape construction and maintenance projects; prepare necessary reports.
    • Perform the most complex inspections as needed.
    • Inspect the installation and maintenance of finished grades, re-vegetation for erosion control, access roads, trail systems, drainage systems, irrigation systems, fences, gates, monuments, plantings, and hardscapes.
    • Inspect final clean-up work.
    • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.


    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Knowledge of :
    • Principles and techniques of lead supervision and training.
    • Principles, methods, materials, equipment, and safety hazards of landscape installation and maintenance.
    • Plant material, fertilizers, and soil amendments.
    • Defects and faults in landscaping and related systems.
    • Basic soil mechanics and geology.
    • Principles of landscaping as applied to construction and maintenance of major project areas.
    • Principles of contract administration.
    Ability to :
    • Plan, assign, and review the work of assigned landscape inspectors.
    • Understand and administer contract language and standards.
    • Correctly apply laws, regulations, codes, and departmental policies governing the construction and maintenance of landscaped areas.
    • Understand and interpret landscape plans and specification and prepare accurate drawings and records.
    • Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, landscape architects, and property owners.
    • Detect and locate faulty materials and poor work quality.
    • Review and analyze construction plans, specification and maps for conformance with City standards and policies.
    • Prepare technical reports.
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
    Experience and Training Guidelines
    A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

    Experience :
    Either one year of experience as a Landscape Inspector with the City of Vallejo; or, three years of increasingly responsible experience in the fields of landscape maintenance, design, horticulture, or a closely related field.

    Training:
    Completion of 15-30 units of related college level course work in horticulture, landscape planning, or landscape architecture is preferred.

    License or Certificate
    • Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment.
    • Ability to obtain certification as a Certified Arborist from International Society of Arboriculture within 12 months of hire.
    • Ability to obtain certification as Qualified Applicator License/Certificate from the Department of California Pesticide Regulation within 12 months of hire.


    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    The Recruitment & Selection Process
    1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, February 9, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.

    NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.

    2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications in the week of February 9, 2026.

    3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by Subject Matter Experts the Week of February 16, 2026. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplement questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

    4. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place in the week of March 2, 2026. Oral Panel Interviews are weighed at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

    The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.

    5. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.

    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
    The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Anabela Rivera at (707) 645-2620 or send an email to: Anabela.RIvera@cityofvallejo.net no later than February 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

    PRIOR TO HIRE
    The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

    Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

    Veteran's Preference -
    Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at the time of application.

    Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) -
    The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

    Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

    Click here for benefit information for International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Employees (IBEW):

    Closing Date/Time: 2/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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