Salary : $57,142.86 - $60,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Jacksonville, FLJob Type: Civil ServiceJob Number: 2024-06030Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTOpening Date: 09/17/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJob 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 Planning and Development Department is actively seeking a Mechanical- Construction Trades Inspector. 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 technical work inspecting construction projects for compliance with applicable building codes. The work requires knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures used to inspect construction projects, which are gained through specialized training and job experiences. Contacts require influencing people's behavior and assertiveness when issuing citations to enforce compliance with applicable code regulations. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards requiring use of judgment. Work is performed in a field environment where risks and hazards are substantial, but are known, somewhat predictable and mostly controllable. Operates standard office equipment such as telephone and laptop computer, motor vehicle, hand tools, and standard measuring devices. The physical demands consist of driving, sitting, climbing, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The work is performed under limited supervision where assignments are subject to established practices and procedures covered by methods and techniques and reviewed for quality, adherence to established methods, standards and policies. Examples of Work
- Inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes and construction practices.
- Enters inspection and investigation results into a computer and prepares written notes for the construction site.
- Halts construction project if in non-compliance.
- Consults with and instructs contractors on applicable codes and corrective action.
- Reads construction drawings and plans.
- Issues building code citations and presents cases before regulatory agencies.
- Investigates reported code violations and secures evidence in cases of violation.
- Operates a computer using inspection software.
- Operates a motor vehicle.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of techniques, methods, procedures, and terminology used in building construction.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations including basic geometry.
- Ability to inspect buildings, land and structures.
- Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship and materials.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, including sitting, climbing, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as telephone and laptop computer utilizing permit tracking and email software.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- 5 years of education and/or experience at a technical or professional level in the construction trade to which the position is assigned which must include at least one year of experience.
- May be required to furnish and operate an automobile in good condition for use in City business for which mileage compensation will be paid.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information OPEN REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years of education and/or experience at a technical or professional level in the construction trade to which the position is assigned which must include at least one year of experience.
- May be required to furnish and operate an automobile in good condition for use in City business for which mileage compensation will be paid.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: The requirements are dependent upon the activity to which the position is assigned, as follows: (Failure to obtain and maintain any of the required certifications may be cause for termination.)Mechanical Inspection:
- If not already certified by the State of Florida as a Mechanical Inspector, must process an application for a provisional State of Florida Certificate as a Building Inspector within one (1) month of appointment.
- Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of appointment a provisional State of Florida Certificate as a Mechanical Inspector.
- Must possess or obtain within twelve (12) months of receiving provisional certification, a State of Florida Certificate as a Mechanical Inspector.
- Once the provisional certification is obtained must maintain same or standard certification during employment in this class.
- Must possess a City of Jacksonville Journeyman or Master Mechanic or be a State of Florida licensed Mechanical Contractor or a Certified Air Conditioning Contractor and maintain same during employment in this class.
- A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and 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 Certification as a Public Driver.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
- 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).
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. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers.To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. 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 AffairsAttention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-KLargo, FL 33778-1630Email: 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.01 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?
02 Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
03 The budgeted annual salary for this position is $53,763.37. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
04 Do you have 5 years of education and/or experience at a technical or professional level in the construction trade to which the position is assigned which must include at least one year of experience?
05 Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. 06 Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. 07 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. 08 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.
09 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 Device
- S or I - Other Restriction
- Two or more of these restrictions.
- I have an out of state license.
- None of the above.
10 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?
11 Have you been considered a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
12 Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
13 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.
14 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. 15 Are you certified by the State of Florida as a Mechanical Inspector?
16 Do you possess a City of Jacksonville Journeyman or Master Mechanic or a State of Florida Certificate as a Certified Mechanical Contractor or a Certified Air Conditioning Contractor certification?
- City of Jacksonville Journeyman
- Master Mechanic
- State of Florida Certificate as a Certified Mechanical Contractor
- State of Florida Certificate as a Certified Air Conditioning Contractor
- None of the above.
17 Do you understand 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)?
- Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
- No
18 Do you understand you may be required to furnish and operate an automobile in good condition for use in City business for which mileage compensation will be paid?
19 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.
20 This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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