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 Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking two (2) Park Ranger.
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 clerical, customer support and semi-skilled service maintenance work in performing manual labor tasks in the upkeep and repair of public parks grounds. Work requires knowledge of uninvolved standardized work routines used in maintaining park facilities which involves the use of common equipment or uncomplicated machinery, and in performing basic clerical work. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is routine following established routines, standing instructions, and established procedures, but some variation in the sequence of procedures used is permitted based on situations encountered in the workplace. Duties at the park are in a fast-paced environment requiring strong multi-tasking skills. Operates standard office equipment such as telephones, motor vehicles, personal computers, cash register, credit card machine, assortment of machinery and tools, such as chain saws and backhoes. The work is performed in both office and field environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. The physical demands involve light to moderate physical activity which may include lifting of concrete sand or lime rock, or moving objects, such as fallen trees, weighing more than 50 pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set their own priorities subject to superior’s approval.
OPEN REQUIREMENTS:
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One year’s combination of education and/or experience in cash handling and customer service is required.
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One year of experience in park operations, ecology, natural resource management, general maintenance is preferred.
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Must be able to perform manual labor, read, write, and communicate in English.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:-
The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
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This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:-
A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
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Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
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Must obtain and maintain CPR/AED certification within six (6) months of hire.
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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.
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Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
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