Administrative Special Services Staff I (Landscape Design Assistant) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit/jobs/newprint/4606481) Apply  Administrative Special Services Staff I (Landscape Design Assistant) Salary $31,200.00 - $49,982.00 Annually Location MI, MI Job Type Appointed (Other) Job Number 20241929101WSDB Department General Services Opening Date 08/05/2024 Closing Date 9/30/2024 12:00 AM Eastern Bargaining Unit 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General + Description + Benefits Description Under general supervision, the Landscape Design Assistant, will support forestry plantings, corridor beautification, and park improvement projects This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position. This appointment term is based on the availability of grant funds. Examples of Duties + Creates graphic designs in photoshop of landscape projects from hand drawn sketches provided by senior staff + Creates graphic designs in AutoCAD of landscape projects from hand drawn sketches provided by senior staff + Provides input on plant and tree species selections for landscape projects + Manages planting contractors and reviews contractor work in-field + Coordinates project development and execution from inception to closure + Evaluates planting locations and inspects contractor work + Manages residential tree planting data + Supports tracking and data management of tree plantings + Produces summarization reports for project team, leadership, and general public Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, horticulture or forestry or a related field + Skilled in the use of computer-aided design and drafting software applications such as AutoCAD + Skilled in the use of graphic design software like sketch-up and photoshop + Skilled in the use of commonly used word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and internet. Qualifications Preferred + Three (3) years of experience in landscape in architecture, horticulture, urban forestry or a related field + Skilled in ArcGIS and comfortable running analysis with complex data sets Knowledge of general city planning. Supplemental Information Evaluation Plan + Interview: P/F + Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 100% + Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100% Additional points may be awarded for: + Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points + Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points LRD: 03/21/2023 Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit. Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits: + CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year. + VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year + PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday + MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees. + WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws. + UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws. + HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information. + This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty. Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits: + CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year. + VACATION – Granted on the following basis: Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned Less than 6 months None After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days After 1 year An additional 5 days 2-5 years 10 days 6-7 years 11 days 8-9 years 12 days 10-12 years 13 days 15- years15- years + PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday + OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees. + MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees. + WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws. + UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws. + HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information. + This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty. Agency City of Detroit Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226 Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email