Jacksonville has one of the youngest demographics in the US with a median age of 22.7 and an estimated population of 75-80,000. The City offers a great work/life balance. We are rich in history and deep in pride of our local military as demonstrated at Lejeune Memorial Gardens near Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. Many of our military return and plant roots here because of the lifestyle and all that the City has to offer.

Who We Are!

At the City of Jacksonville customer service is at our CORE and a calling for all City employees to... Consistently exceed expectations, Own the opportunity, Respond with integrity, and Empathize!

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Application Timeline

The selection processes will vary depending on the nature of the position, the Human Resources department will keep you informed via email notifications throughout the process. However, most positions take two to six weeks to complete the selection process.


  • Application 

    Apply Early – Interested applicants must apply prior to the job closing date in order to be considered. As applications are received, designated Human Resources personnel review applications against the minimum requirements to fill the position. Some positions may require additional applicant participation, such as, in person or online assessments, performance test, and/or other documentation.


     
  • Screening & Interviews 

    Identifying Candidates - Applicants that meet the minimum requirements for the position being filled may be forwarded to subject matter experts for consideration to be interviewed. During this time, selected candidates may receive a phone screening call which is a good opportunity to learn more about the position for which they applied.

     
  • Communication & Notifications 

    Selected Candidate(s) – The selected candidate(s) will receive a phone call from a Department Representative or Human Resources regarding a conditional offer of employment. Conditional offers are contingent on pre-employment screening results.

    Other Notifications – All applicants and candidates will be notified if they were not selected via email.


     

Welcome to the City of Jacksonville

We are looking for talented people... like YOU!

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Open Positions

Apply for a position here!