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Landscape Plans Examiner & Inspector CAP Government (Miami, FL)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026

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City: Miami

State: Florida

Summary

C.A.P. Government, Inc. is looking for the immediate hire of a Landscape Plans Examiner.
The candidate’s job will provides technical guidance and direction to field inspectors in the enforcement and interpretation of landscaping codes and regulations.
This includes reviewing development plans for compliance with the landscape ordinance and for the inspection of new construction and renovation projects to assure conformance with the landscape codes.
The Plans Examiner is responsible for enforcing the licensing of all landscape contractors within the municipal limits, and for applying knowledge of Florida plant materials, inspect landscape material and trees and to determine type, size, age, and quality and issue permits for removal and replacement.
Duties also include planning, organizing and supervising the work of inspectors and will involve field visits.
Candidate must be solutions-oriented; communicate effectively to a variety of audiences; and to be able to build strong, positive working relationships.
Individual must be a self-starter who can demonstrate initiative and work independently with limited supervision.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications Duties and Responsibilities

Comprehensive knowledge of current arboricultural and horticultural practices, South Florida trees and other plant species; their morphological and cultural aspects, urban forestry and general horticultural principles (e.g. soil, fertilization, maintenance, etc.) and knowledge of the landscape industry and its procedures.

• Reviews construction plans for compliance with the landscape and tree preservation ordinance.

• Inspects sites for conformance with tree preservation and landscaping codes and ordinances and enforces the maintenance of said codes and ordinances.

• Investigates complaints regarding the Landscaping Code and other applicable ordinances; coordinates the prosecution of violators, when necessary.

• Furnishes information on landscaping regulations to architects, contractors, attorneys, realtors, government officials and the general public; discusses landscaping problems with contractors and/or property owners who have been denied permits or are not conforming to landscaping regulations; and receives, evaluates and takes appropriate action relative to landscaping complaints and appeals.

• Verifies that tree service contractors who are required to renew their license every year are properly licensed based upon complaints from the public or when inspecting a site.

• Checks landscape ordinance compliance for all zoning districts.

• Inspects different species of trees to determine size, type, age and quality to determine compliance to code and equivalent replacement requirements when application for tree removal permits are made.

• May issues notices of correction and notices to appear to violators for failure to correct landscape deficiencies, and appears in court or before the Code Enforcement Board to testify when there is non-compliance.

• Coordinates with other Departments regarding projects involving the installation of trees in the public right-of-way or parks. May prepares reports to the Mayor, City Manager and City Commission regarding Landscape Ordinance issues.

• Participates in administrative staff meetings; assists in the administration of office routine and filing systems and the determination of recording forms and investigative techniques to be used. • Establishes policies, practices and proce