Disabled Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $67,003.32 Annually
Location : To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Appointed Employee
Job Number: 2026-07175
Department: PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
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 & Comm Serv Department is actively seeking a Disabled Services 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 Chief of Disabled Services Division and provides management and oversight of the Disabled Services Division, its programs, staff and volunteers.
Examples of Work

• Manages outreach services, community events, programs and services provided by Disabled Services Division.
• Serves as 508 Web Compliance Officer for the division and works with other City departments to ensure online content is accessible to citizens with disabilities by conducting tests on published web applications.
• Assists with managing the Handicapped Parking Trust Fund, e.g., prepares legislation related to Trust Fund appropriations and administers projects/events that are funded.
• Manages the Disabled Parking Enforcement Program, ensuring FDLE certification, training and oversight for the Disabled Parking Enforcement Administrator and all auxiliary parking enforcement specialists.
• Serves as one of two representatives of the City of Jacksonville for matters concerning people with disabilities during emergency events that require full staffing of the Emergency Operations Center.
• Must have ability to travel to various locations.
• Communicates clear direction, manages results and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Six (6) years of education and/or professional experience in the social services field which includes one (1) year of supervisory and/or management experience.
• Two (2) years of experience working with persons with disabilities and/or disability programs and services is required.
• Must obtain 508 Compliance Certification within 12 months of hire and maintain same through the duration of employment in this position.
• Must obtain ADA Certification required within 24 months of hire and must maintain through the duration of employment in this position.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 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. 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:
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
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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?

• Yes
• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $67,003.32. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

• Yes
• No

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This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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A bachelor's degree is preferred. Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited institution? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have six (6) years of education and/or professional experience in the social services field which includes one (1) year of supervisory and/or management experience?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Describe your supervisory experience. Please note: Supervisory experience is defined as a front line manager who hires, disciplines, promotes, monitors and evaluates the work of employees that report directly to them. If none, write N/A.
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Do you have two (2) years of experience working with people with disabilities and/or disability programs and services?

• Yes
• No

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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 understand that you must obtain ADA Certification required within twenty-four (24) months of hire and must maintain through the duration of employment in this position.

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand that you must obtain 508 Compliance Certification within twelve (12) months of hire and maintain same through the duration of employment in this position?

• Yes
• No

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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
• No

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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 http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• 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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A resume and a copy of your college transcripts are 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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