Events Permit Specialist

Events Permit Specialist

Salary

$42,095.28 Annually

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026-07277

Department

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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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 Sports and Entertainment Office is actively seeking an Events Permit Specialist.

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 administrative support work in the review and processing of Special Event permits in compliance with applicable City ordinances. The work requires knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the issuance of Special Event permits 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 work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures and precedents involving a variety of situations, and requires some decision-making in choosing the appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. Work is performed primarily in an office environment with the occasional field work at an event. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time. The work is performed under general supervision with varied work assignments and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, some latitude is permitted in setting priorities subject to superiors approval.

Examples of Work

• Answers questions and explains permit requirements to customers and telephone callers.
• Provides clear expectations on procedures and regulations to event holders, residents, and governmental agencies.
• Performs data entry to maintain permit application, conditional and final permit approval.
• Ensures all documents are in permit package; scans package for digital storage and performs quality control on scanned documents prior to input into digital storage software.
• Onsite assignments related to the Office of Sports and Entertainments nine (9) signature events.
• Resolves customer complaints.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications including Adobe Pro, Microsoft Word to PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the issuance of special events permits.
• Knowledge of customer service practices and procedures.
• Ability to input data into computer terminal with accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret event site maps.
• Ability to explain permitting ordinances.
• Ability to make and verify mathematical calculations
• Ability to analyze and/or review special event permit submission files and records for accuracy and compliance with appropriate policies, and submission procedures.
• Ability to interview and gather information from event holders, residents, and general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both over the phone and via email.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications including Adobe Pro, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint. Ability or experience with AutoCAD is encouraged.
• Ability to establish and maintain information, records, documents, and file systems.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Two years of education and/or experience in clerical work, preferably working in permitting or event operations.

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 veterans 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: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

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.

www.coj.net/benefits

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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

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $42,095.28. 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

04

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

• I have read and understand the above statement.

05

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.

06

Do you have two (2) years of education and/or experience in clerical work?

• Yes
• No

07

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.)

08

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

09

Experience working in permitting or event operations is preferred. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont 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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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is 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.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx