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Salary : $48,005.38 Annually
Location : Ed Ball Building - 214 N. Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2026-06972
Department: NEIGHBORHOODS
Opening Date: 02/17/2026
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 Neighborhoods Department is actively seeking a Historic Preservation Code 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 technical work in the inspection of building construction and real estate properties for compliance with historic preservation code and zoning, and other applicable codes. The work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used to regulate and enforce those codes which is gained through specialized training and job experience. Contacts require skill in understanding behavior and perseverance when explaining and enforcing zoning or historic preservation codes 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 work is standardized in that tasks are covered by diversified procedures and specialized standards and requires use of judgment to assure compliance with applicable codes. The work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within ones' known experiences. Work is performed in a field environment where there are risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates a motor vehicle and standard office equipment such as personal computer, engineering scales and distance measuring devices. The physical demands consist of driving, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting objects up to twenty pounds. The work is performed under limited supervision where assignments are subject to established methods and techniques and the worker plans and organizes the work, determines their own priorities, and the work is reviewed for quality and adherence to established methods, standards, and policies.
Examples of Work

• Inspects construction and remodeling projects to ensure compliance with historic preservation code.
• Investigates complaints of Certificate of Appropriateness violations.
• Halts construction if in violation and issues citations to violators of zoning and historic preservation codes.
• Provides regulatory oversight for Sidewalk Cafe permit ordnance, for sites within the historic districts.
• Photographs and takes measurements of real property for evidence and possible prosecution of violators.
• Researches and maintains files and records of complaints and violations.
• Prepares orders and legal documentation for the prosecution of applicable zoning and historic preservation code violators and presents cases before Special Master Hearing Officers.
• Answers questions and resolves complaints from the public.
• Operates a motor vehicle and standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, engineering scales and distance measuring devices.
• Inputs inspection data into database.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used to regulate and enforce zoning and historic preservation codes, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of zoning and historic preservation inspection procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of construction procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of construction drawings and plans.
• Knowledge of maps and property descriptions.
• Skill in the inspection of properties and preparation of report findings.
• Ability to read, comprehend and explain maps, property descriptions and technical manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including geometry.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create inspection reports using applicable computer equipment and software.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, engineering scales and distance measuring devices.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Five (5) years of education and/or experience at a technical or professional level in historic preservation, architecture, general contracting, or construction inspection
• 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:

• 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.
• Must obtain and maintain Florida Association of Code Enforcement Certifications (F.A.C.E) Level I, Level II, and Level III Certification prior to the end of the probationary period.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this classification is twelve 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 blackout, 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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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 $48,005.38 . 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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Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

• Yes
• No

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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 possess five (5) years of education and/or experience at a technical or professional level in historic preservation, architecture, general contracting, or construction inspection?

• 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 must 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 considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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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 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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Must obtain and maintain Florida Association of Code Enforcement Certifications (F.A.C.E.) Level I, Level II, and Level III Certification prior to the end of the probationary period.

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

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Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other dru