Salary: $51,952.00 - $54,550.00 Annually

Location : Jacksonville, FL

Job Type: Special Purpose

Job Number: 2024-05621

Department: PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

Opening Date: 10/04/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four 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 Comm SVCS Department is actively seeking a Human Services Planner ll/SPE EHE Project Coordinator.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 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 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is professional planning work in designing, implementing, administering, marketing, and monitoring the delivery of various types of human services programs and systems. Work requires knowledge of general principles and practices of human services planning and program evaluation, which is usually gained through a combination of education, training, and related experience. Assigns, monitors, reviews and evaluates the work of others. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and influencing people, which are important in implementing and evaluating human services programs, resolving work-related issues and problems, and presenting and defending recommendations. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards, requiring the use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications. Work is performed mainly in an office environment but field work may be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards which are known, predictable and controllable. Operates a motor vehicle and personal computers, calculators, scanners, video equipment, overhead or slide projectors, and other standard office equipment. Physical demands are minimal but may occasionally require lifting and moving objects of up to 20 pounds. Work is performed under limited supervision wherein the work assignments are varied, and the worker plans and organizes the work, and determines priorities based on established procedures, practices, and precedents.

Examples of Work

Designs, implements, administers, markets and monitors human services programs.
Recommends reasonable goals and objectives for human services programs.
Monitors program progress toward established goals.
Provides technical assistance to grant recipients.
Prepares, monitors and analyzes human services program budgets.
Prepares annual plans and grant applications.
Analyzes, interprets and applies Federal, State, Local Government, and private funder's statutes, rules, and regulations regarding grant administration.
Conducts research on a variety of human service issues.
Identifies existing programs with similar or complementary objectives and assists in program coordination.
Reviews requests for and authorizes payment of community services provided to clients through contracted providers.
Evaluates facilities and services provided by contracted service providers for compliance with contract and program regulations
Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers and uses software applications.
Prepares responses to planning related correspondence and inquiries.
Maintains current records in the grants database, paper files, and tracks all pending applications, awards, and reporting requirements.
Compiles and interprets data, statistics, demographics and other program information.
Develops recommendations and reports to include spreadsheets, graphs and statistical analysis.
Trains, assigns, and monitors the work of others.
Prepares correspondence as required (If assigned to Public Libraries, includes donor acknowledgement letters).
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of general principles and practices of human services planning and delivery in the public sector.
Knowledge of information sources of and data collection methods related to planning.
Knowledge of federal, state and local human service programs and grant sources
Knowledge of applicable human service laws, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of contract administration practices and principles.
Knowledge of methods of developing planning strategies, goals and objectives.
Knowledge of grant-makers for human service and/or library programs, including application procedures, guidelines and requirements governing such funds.
Knowledge of 501c3 and IRS guidelines, rules and regulations governing the acceptance of cash and in-kind gifts.
Knowledge of principles of customer service. Skill in interviewing and data-gathering techniques.
Skill in data analysis to include quantitative and qualitative statistical techniques.
Skill in researching, analyzing, interpreting and applying related federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to develop and submit grant proposals.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computers and use software applications.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to develop and make presentations before large groups.
Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
Ability to perform independently a wide variety of assigned tasks.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Six years of education and/or experience in human services planning, or a closely related field which includes
At least one year of responsible administrative, professional or technical experience in human services planning, statistical research, program evaluation or all aspects of grant procurement.
Within the above combination, possession of a bachelor's or master's Degree from an accredited institution with a major which directly relates to human service planning is preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION :

A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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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:

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 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
Email:

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

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The positions that are being filled are grant funded Special Purpose positions. These positions are funded for one year at a time. If the grant is not renewed at the end of that year or any corresponding year, the employees in these SPE positions will NOT BE RETAINED when the grant expires.

I have read and understand the above statement.

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $51,952-$54,550. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

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Do you have six years of education and/or experience in human services planning, or a closely related field which includes at least one year of responsible administrative, professional or technical experience in human services planning, statistical research, program evaluation or all aspects of grant procurement.

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

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Do you have at least one year of responsible administrative, professional or technical experience in human services planning, statistical research, program evaluation or all aspects of grant procurement?

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

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A bachelor's or master's Degree from an accredited institution with a major which directly relates to human service planning is preferred. Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher directly related to Human Service Planning from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach a copy of your college transcripts to your application.

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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class E Driver License
GA Standard Driver's License
GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
License from another State.
Learner Permit
My license is currently invalid.
I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
D or H - Employment Purposes
P or 2 - Probation Interlock Devise
S or I - Other Restriction
Two or more of these restrictions.
I have an out of state license.
None of the above.

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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at

Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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