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Description Job Overview:Lead the Stewardship of One of Illinois' Most Beautiful Communitiesas the Landscape Manager for Lake Barrington Shores.Lake Barrington Shores is an award-winning private community recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life. Home to over 1,300 residences,a 96-acre lake, ponds, a forest preserve,andnaturalareas,the community offers a landscape unlike any other in the region.We areseekingan experienced, organized, resident-aware professional to lead landscape, lake/pond, and natural-resource coordination across the community. This is not a routineproperty-maintenanceposition. Itis a highly visible management role that blends contractor oversight, site quality control, budget planning, resident communication, policy administration, and board/commission support.YourResponsibilities:The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will beassignedevery duty.Landscape, lake, and pondstewardshipTree managementand natural-area oversightContractor performance managementAnnual and long-range budget managementLandscape related resident communication, landscape variance administrationProject planning and execution supportThis positionDOES NOTmanage snow and ice operations.This role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Landscape Commission, Lake and Ponds Commission, Finance leadership, Board of Directors,contractorsand residents.Lead day-to-day oversight of landscape, lake, pond, tree, drainage, enhancement, and related site projectsManage contractor performance, work quality, and accountabilitySupport annual andlong-rangeplanning and budgeting for landscape and lake/ponds operationsPrepare monthly reporting for board and commissionsCoordinate and track work orders, inspections, estimates, invoices, and project statusAdvise on landscape variance requestsMaintain and help enforce applicable landscape policies, standards, and proceduresServe as a professional, calm, informed point of contact for landscape-related resident concernsGrowing Season: on-site inspections, contractor meetings and quality checks, work order and variance management, resident and condo-rep communication, enhancement project planning and oversite, board/commission preparationWinter Season: annual planning, contractor review and planning, project/ RFPdevelopment, policyadministrationThis is a resident-facing leadership role. Standard availability is expectedduring normal business hours, with limited evening or weekend availability forscheduled meetingsor time-sensitive issues.Candidates should be comfortable with recurring board/commissioninteraction, written reporting, and professional communication in a visiblecommunity environment.Drive the shared community vehicle on the propertySupervisory Responsibility:• On-sitestaff whereapplicable.Skills & Qualifications:Five or more years of landscape, horticultural, environmental, orgroundsmanagement experience.Experience managing budgets, projects, and contractor performance.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Strong organizational skillsComfort with budgets, spreadsheets,reportsand meeting preparationBachelor’s degree in Horticultural or Landscape Management preferredNALP Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) or similar professional credential preferredSupervisory experience preferredHOA, condominium, campus, park,estateor resort-style community management preferredPhysical Requirements/Working Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting,carryingand!movingobjects that can weigh up to 25lbsormorefollowingappropriate safetyprocedures. This movement can occur throughout the day.Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.Must be able to drive - Some local travel by personal vehicle isrequiredMust be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.Mustbe able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clientsin order toresolve! issues and manage the business.Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.Must be mobile enough to move around both the officein order tomake copies, send mail and! faxes andto walkaround the property. This could include lengthy walksonuneven areas.Talking and hearing occur continuouslyin the process of communicatingwithguests,supervisors,and other associates.Capable of working extended hours,to includeevenings,weekendsandholidaysas necessary.This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to anoutdoors setting with variable climate and lightingMust be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions,changesand delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons,employeemust remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of dutiesThe work environment characteristics are normal office conditions for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.Compensation:$90,000/annuallyDisclaimer:Theabove information on this description has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired ofemployees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules,dutiesand responsibilities to this job at any time.Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) Usage: We may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) in connection with the assessment or evaluation of candidates. The AEDT is designed to assist in objectively evaluating candidate qualifications based on specific job-related characteristics. Job Qualifications and Characteristics Assessed: The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company. Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations: Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a “reasonable accommodation,” as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel national_recruiting@fsresidential.com. Requesting Information About the AEDT - NYC Local Law 144: Candidates who reside in New York City and are subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT, including details on the type of data collected, the sources of such data, and our data retention policies. To submit a request, please contact us at national_recruiting@fsresidential.com; we will respond in accordance with Local Law 144, within 30 days.

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