What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disabled Services Manager position at City of Jacksonville?
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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 and Community Services 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. Primary responsibilities include the following:
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Six years of education and/or professional experience in the social services field which includes at least one year of supervisory and/or management experience.A minimum of two years’ 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 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. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “info@governmentjobs.com” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.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 sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans AffairsAttention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
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 and Community Services 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. Primary responsibilities include the following:
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Six years of education and/or professional experience in the social services field which includes at least one year of supervisory and/or management experience.A minimum of two years’ 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 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. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “info@governmentjobs.com” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.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 sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans AffairsAttention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
