LANDSCAPE AND BEAUTIFICATION MANAGER

The City of Norcross is looking for a Full-time Landscape and Beautification Manager. This position is responsible for project and program managerial work in directing and coordinating landscape management and beautification projects for the City's parks, facilities, and streetscapes. The incumbent is responsible for managing contractors/vendors for landscape maintenance services, landscape enhancements, downtown streetscape maintenance and improvements, beautification projects, decorative exterior lighting installations and maintenance, seasonal décor installations and improvements; managing small capital improvement projects; developing and managing budget to support responsibilities; and coordinating projects with other groups within the department, other departments, and community groups as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain standards, policies, procedures, inspection criteria, checklists, vendor contracts, work proposals, purchase orders, etc. for the maintenance of parks and facility landscapes and streetscapes, exterior lighting for landscapes and facilities, and interior and exterior seasonal décor. Identify opportunities for improvements, enhancements, and corrective measures; define scope, cost estimates, project interfaces, alternatives, and implementation schedules. Participate on project teams for new projects; review landscape plans; document concerns/issues/alternative recommendations. Prepare and manage annual budget for areas of responsibility; adjust budgetary resources as required to support changing requirements. Inspect parks, facilities, and streetscapes regularly to identify current and potential maintenance or project needs. Manage the work of contractors and subcontractors. Develop plant health care programs, schedules, and budget requirements. Manage health care program and propagation program for Champion American Elm tree. Receive and review requests for maintenance and prioritize maintenance activities based on urgency and availability of resources; evaluate finished work for completeness and quality. Ensure corrective/preventative actions relating to assigned processes and procedures are initiated and/or completed in a timely manner. Provide project support and documentation for support of City's Sustainability initiatives. Maintain knowledge by reviewing technical publications and attending training. Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, schedules, and requirements. Education and/or

Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field and 2 - 3 years in landscape management, public administration, and environmental sustainability; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in project management. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills. Flexibility to perform duties after regular hours, on weekends and holidays, as required to meet community needs.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Any other duties as assigned by management.

Scope and Impact:

Job has recurring work situations involving high degree of discretion; incumbent must have the ability to use independent judgement. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of available resources and routines is high. The need for accuracy and strong attention to detail is essential.

Communications/Customer Contact:

Contacts are typically with co-workers, department heads, other city employees, contractors, consultants, vendors, board members and the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and direct the public to appropriate resources.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of City and departmental methods, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the geography of the city. Skill in the use of personal computers and related applicable software applications. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skill in written and oral communication. Ability to organize work, handle multiple tasks, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on tasks with minimal direction and oversight. Ability to communicate and work well with others in a professional office environment. Ability to maintain work records and prepare written reports. Ability to plan, develop, and manage short- and long-term goals. Ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically. Ability to recognize and exercise remedial action to correct quality deficiencies in areas of responsibility. Ability to maintain high quality communication and interaction with all City departments, co-workers, and the public. Possession of a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Field work (approximately 50% of time): is performed in an outside environment; lighting and temperature vary based on seasons, time of day, and other factors. Incumbent may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Noise levels may vary by location. Incumbent may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Travel is required between facility locations throughout the City.

Office environment:

required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear clearly. Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The noise level in the office work environment is usually low. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Incumbent may be required to work evenings, early mornings, or weekends in addition to normally scheduled work hours. EOE/DFW; no phone calls please