Entry Level Health Inspector Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $40,661.15 Annually
Location : Ed Ball Building - 214 N. Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2025-06358
Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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 Planning and Development Department is actively seeking a Landscape Inspector.
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 entry level technical work inspecting landscaping to ensure proper permitting and compliance with city ordinances. The work requires a knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture and forestry techniques, methods and procedures used to grow and treat landscaped grounds which is gained through specialized training and job experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and/or influencing people and are important in providing client services, including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. The inspection work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment and the ability to explain and enforce applicable landscaping codes and regulations. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents allowing latitude to consider the appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. Work is performed in a field environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, somewhat predictable and controllable. Operates a motor vehicle, personal computers, standard office equipment, engineering scales and distance measuring devices. The physical demands consist of driving, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting objects up to twenty (20) pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments vary and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is allowed to set priorities subject to superior's approval.
Examples of Work

• Inspects land, trees, and shrubs for health and compliance with building and landscape codes and ordinances in the Jacksonville 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 656 Part 12.
• Ensures contractors are licensed and have obtained proper permitting.
• Reviews and compares landscape plans with grounds construction specification for compliance.
• Performs pre-plan development reviews for preservation of existing trees and shrubs for compliance with city landscape codes and ordinances.
• Inspects land development construction sites before and after clearance and development.
• Investigates complaints of landscaping violations.
• Issues citations to violators of landscaping codes and ordinances.
• Prepares reports on observed violations and identifies conditions requiring coreection.
• Photographs real property for evidence and possible prosecution of violators.
• Researches and maintains files and records of complaints and violations.
• Prepares for and appears in court for prosecution of violators of applicable ordinances.
• Answers questions from the public on compliance and violations of applicable ordinances.
• Operates camera, calculators, and personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture and forestry techniques, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of landscaping and site development procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of city landscape ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of building and landscape inspection procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of construction procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of construction drawings and plans.
• Knowledge of contractor licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of Duval County streets and sections.
• Knowledge of maps and property descriptions.
• Ability to examine and diagnose illnesses and diseases of land, trees and shrubs.
• Ability to inspect properties and report findings.
• Ability to read, comprehend and explain maps, property descriptions and technical manuals.
• Ability to create inspection reports using applicable computer equipment and software including using word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
• Ability to operate photography equipment and distance measuring devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A three-year combination of education, training and experience in real estate, land surveying, topographic drafting, property title search, or compliance inspections or enforcement activities relating to local, state or federal code violations which must include a two year combination of education, training or experience in landscaping, site preparation, land development, arboriculture, horticulture or forestry.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• FL Class E 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.

May be required to furnish and operate an automobile in good condition for use in City business for which mileage compensation will be paid.
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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:
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Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
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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 $40,661.15. 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.)

• Yes
• No

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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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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 three (3) year combination of education, training and experience in real estate, land surveying, topographic drafting, property title search, or compliance inspections of enforcement activities related to local, state or federal code violations?

• 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 have two (2) year combination of education, training or experience in landscaping, site preparation, land development, arboriculture, horticulture or forestry?

• 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 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?

• Yes
• No

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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 Device
• 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?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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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.
• I do not possess a valid driver's license.

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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. 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