Job Posting for Event Operations Assistant Manager at City of Jacksonville, FL

Job 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 Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking an Event Operations Assistant Manager.

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 position reports to the Special Events Manager and works closely with the Special Events Logistics Manager to manage multiple aspects of event logistics and permitting for special events produced and sponsored by the City of Jacksonville which include site layouts, port-o-lets, tents, tables, chairs, decorations, street closures, barricades, and directing assigned staff.

Examples of Work

Oversees and coordinates needed services and event infrastructure from other departments or outside contractors/agencies for site operations, street closures, parking, production (including but not limited to staging, sound/lights, backline, and stagehands), heavy equipment, fencing, waste management and other infrastructure needed to successfully executive the event.
Creates accurate site maps and oversees event site setup and tear down.
Manages the Special Events permitting process including oversight on special events software. Works with applicants to ensure a successful event.
Coordinates all technology infrastructure for events through the City's ITD department or third-party vendor.
Operates a computer to develop, generate and maintain detailed checklists, site maps, work plans, event schedules/timelines and event reports.
Manages and monitors site operation and production activities and identifies creative solutions to operational challenges as they arise.
Schedules, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Five years of education and/or professional experience in event management, which must include two years of experience in coordinating and executing special events.
One year of supervisory experience is preferred.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. A Cover Letter and a Resume are required with your application. 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. 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.

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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: 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 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

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