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Transportation Supervisor

City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, United States


Transportation Supervisor

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Transportation Supervisor

Salary

$49,465.26 - $51,938.52 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026-07065

Department

PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

Opening Date

04/20/2026

Closing Date

4/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

Questions

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 Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking a Transportation Supervisor.

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 at the supervisory level in scheduling, coordinating, and expediting the transportation for clients of federal grant programs. Work requires knowledge of the methods, standards, regulations and procedures for dispatching drivers, vehicle and equipment operation, preventive maintenance service requirements, and the use of supervisory practices and techniques. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing people and are important in supervising the staff and in resolving customer service related problems. The work is performed following substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards and involves differing situations requiring use of judgment. The work is performed in both a garage shop and field environment, where the risks and hazards are minimal, known, predictable and controllable. The work is performed under general supervision, where the work is subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, and techniques. The worker plans and organizes the work, determines priorities, and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness and adherence to established methods, standards and policies. Physical demands consist of visually inspecting vehicles and associated equipment; sitting, standing or walking for extended periods; and occasionally lifting, carrying and rearranging furnishings, displays, supplies and equipment weighing less than 50 pounds. Operates a bus or other multi-passenger vehicle, two-way radio and standard office equipment such as personal computer, copier and calculator.

Examples of Work

Schedules, trains, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned employees.

Develops standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and conformance to City rules and regulations.

Monitors work flow for planning improvements in quantity and quality of service.

Coordinates, inspects and expedites the day-to-day repair, servicing and testing of vehicles and associated equipment with vendors or applicable City Agencies.

Issues vehicles and equipment.

Operates a bus or other multi-passenger vehicle as needed.

Uses Drive Cam program to monitor, coach and counsel driver safety.

Compiles, prepares and maintains reports and records on performance, equipment maintenance, assignment, fuel consumption and related activities.

Directs the operation of a base radio dispatch station.

Performs quarterly division vehicle safety inspections

Operates two-way radios and scanners.

Operates personal computer using spreadsheet, database or word processing software, and other standard office equipment including a copier and calculator.

Operates vehicles and associated equipment to diagnose basic maintenance problems.

Performs first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures as required.

Communicates clear direction, manages for results and leads organizational change.

Assigns responsibility, provides coaching via Lytx Fleet Tracking, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.

Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the methods, standards, regulations and procedures governing transportation systems.

Knowledge of the City’s Fleet Tracking System (Lytx)to perform event analysis

Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to vehicle and equipment assignment, inspections and inventory and maintenance record keeping.

Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques.

Knowledge of Drive Cam program.

Knowledge of basic two-way radio dispatching procedures.

Skill in coordinating, inspecting and expediting the day-to-day repair, servicing and testing of vehicles and equipment with vendors or applicable City Agencies.

Skill in compiling, preparing and maintaining records and reports via RECTRAC and CIRTS System

Skill in directing multiple vehicles on several routes, in order to meet customer expectations.

Ability to operate a multi-passenger vehicle.

Ability to provide physical assistance to senior citizens.

Ability to perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures.

Ability to schedule, assign, train, monitor, review and evaluate the work of others.

Ability to monitor repairs and servicing of equipment and report areas of concern for the purposes of cost effectiveness and efficiency.

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports in Excel.

Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer, using spreadsheet and word processing software.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Must have at least three years of experience in passenger, senior services, or healthcare-relegated transportation and at least one year of supervisory or lead experience.

Must be bondable.

Must pass background screening on a local, state, and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

FLA Class C driver's license or higher with P endorsement is required prior to appointment & must be maintained.

Airbrake endorsement is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.

Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The probationary period for this class is twelve (12) months.

This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing 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.

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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 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

01

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 49,465.26 - $51,938.52 . 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

Are you able to pass a background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services?

Yes

No

05

Are you bondable? Selecting 'yes' means your record is clean enough to pass a bonding company's background check. Bonding is a type of insurance that protects an employer against dishonest employees. It covers the organization against stealing, forgery, embezzlement or larceny.

Yes

No

06

Do you have three years of experience in passenger, senior services, or healthcare-relegated transportation?

Yes

No

07

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

08

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

09

Does your experience include one year of supervisory or lead experience?

Yes

No

10

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your supervisory or lead experience and Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

11

Does your experience include radio dispatching?

Yes

No

12

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

13

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

14

Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel?

Yes

No

15

Are you available and consent to take a mini-pre-driving test prior to appointment?

Yes

No

16

CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained. Do you currently have this certification?

Yes

No, but I understand one must be is obtained within six months of appointment.

17

This position requires a FL Class C, A or B CDL with "P" endorsement. 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.

18

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.

19

Does your license have a P Endorsement?

Yes

No

20

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

21

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

Yes

No

22

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

Yes

No

23

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.

24

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver’s license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

25

Do you understand 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)?

Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.

No

26

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't 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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Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

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

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