Assistant Project Manager presso City of Jacksonville, FL

About the Department

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 Office of Economic Development Department is actively seeking an Assistant Project Manager.

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 position reports to the Finance and Compliance Manager and provides operations support for the Office of Economic Development, assists with the implementation and compliance of economic development projects and programs, and promoting Office of Economic Development initiatives. The work is performed in an office setting and the physical demands are minimal. 

Position Duties

• Receives, composes and/or reviews correspondence, presentations, reports, policies and procedures and other materials on general or technical subjects; edit and proofread for accuracy and completeness. 
• Maintains various databases and filing systems for OED Projects and Programs. 
• Assists in the organization of Finance and Compliance systems, including file maintenance, data entry and helping to ensure proper documentation is on file.
• Maintains existing and develops new business development collateral, graphics, research, and Web site content.
• Facilitates outreach efforts to generate articles and press releases and placement of ads and editorial material to promote business development in Jacksonville.
• Creates newsletters and coordinates special events specific to economic development.
• Ensures proper notice is provided for the public to attend applicable meetings.
• Assists Finance and Compliance personnel during time critical projects and as needed.
• Provides administrative staff support to assigned OED committees and boards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.    
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Other Qualifications

• Three years of education and/or professional experience in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field.

Licensing/Certification/Registration: 

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment & must be maintained during employment in this class. 

• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification. 

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. 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. U.S. 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. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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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 

Email: [email protected]

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