Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Public Works Department is actively seeking two (2) Project Inspectors - Landscape.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is technical work inspecting contracted services and various types of landscape construction projects to ensure compliance with the City of Jacksonville standards and contract specifications. The work requires knowledge of contract administration and the techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in maintenance and construction of various types of projects which is usually gained through experience. Contacts with citizens and contractors require courtesy, tact, and skills in understanding and influencing people to resolve maintenance and construction problems and complaints. The work is standardized with specific procedures and specialized standards, because of changing priorities or different situations, the employee has the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work is performed in the field where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, and exposure to dust, dirt, and other unpleasant conditions. Operates standard office equipment such as computers, copiers and fax machines and must be capable of operating PH meters, soil probes, diameter tapes, measuring wheel, radios, and a motor vehicle. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied, and latitude is permitted to set one's own priorities subject to superior's approval.
- Two (2) years of education and/or experience in landscape maintenance inspection or landscape construction.
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Supervisory experience - preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of application and must be maintained during employment in this class.
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Must qualify for, obtain and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.
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Agricultural experience and I.S.A. certification - preferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
