Are you looking for an opportunity to work close to home and to serve your community? The Board of County Commissioners currently has several open positions. Benefits include health insurance, participation in the Florida Retirement System, paid holidays and paid time off.

To view vacant positions, job descriptions and associated salaries, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nassaucountyfl.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

For Immediate Release
 
CareerSource NEFL Hosts ‘Healthcare-Focused’ Hiring Event at Southside Career Center during ‘Recruitment Wednesday’ on Dec. 11
 
Jacksonville, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2024) Job seekers interested in careers in the healthcare industry can talk directly with representatives from five healthcare providers at the next Recruitment Wednesday hiring event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the CareerSource Northeast Florida (CareerSource NEFL) Southside Career Center, located at 11268 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville.
 
Employers currently scheduled to participate include ScribeAmerica, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Right Path Behavioral Services, American In-Home Care and Reliant Management. In addition, the St. Johns Sheriff's Office and Florida State Prison will also take part in the recruitment event.
 
CareerSource NEFL introduced Recruitment Wednesdays in efforts to make it more convenient for job seekers – especially those who may not have easy access to transportation – to meet with multiple employers at a set time and place each week.
 
Job seekers are asked to create a profile on www.employflorida.com prior to the event and can call (904) 997-3100 for more information.
 
In addition, job seekers have free access to computers, phones, fax machines, copy machines and printers – services available Monday through Friday at all career centers – and can receive job counseling, labor market information and other support from workforce representatives.
 
Employers that want to participate in Recruitment Wednesdays should contact a CareerSource NEFL Business Services Representative to learn more at https://careersourcenortheastflorida.com/contact-business-services/.
 
For more information on other recruitment events and workshops for job seekers and employers, visit https://careersourcenortheastflorida.com/events/.
CareerSource Northeast Florida is responsible for providing a trained workforce to the employers in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties. For more information on CareerSource NEFL’s services, visit careersourcenefl.com.
 
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Media Contact: Ron Whittington, 904.563.0402 (cell) [email protected]
 

8/16/23 @ 10:00 a.m. - Are you a Nassau County Veteran who is interested in helping other local Veterans and their families? The Nassau County Clerk of Courts is currently seeking a second Veterans Service Officer. Please see below information from the Clerk of Courts website: 

"The Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s office has a unique opportunity for a local Veteran. Our county is growing, and we are adding a second Veteran’s Service Officer to our staff.

The VSO will assist veterans and their families in various ways, including providing direction, information and counseling regarding federal and state government benefits and assistance.

To be considered for this position, please note the following REQUIREMENTS. First, the candidate must be a veteran who served as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who was separated from such service under honorable conditions. Secondly, the candidate must be certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as meeting the requirements and qualifications prescribed by the department and must attend the State Veterans Officer Course and be certified as a CVSO by the Florida Division of Veterans Affairs within six months of hire.

Interested candidates who are qualified, should fax a copy of their DD-214 to our HR department, at 904-548-4849. Resumes may be also be faxed, or emailed to [email protected] by August 29, 2023.
The anticipated start date for this position is October 2, 2023. More information can be found on our website: https://jobs.nassauclerk.com/. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our HR department."

The Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is ADA compliant.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/3/23 @ 4:00 p.m. - The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, May 11th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at their office located at 964687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G, Fernandina Beach, Florida. 

Representatives from our Human Resources Department will be in attendance to share information about working for the Board of County Commissioners. Topics include current open positions, the hiring process, employee benefits (health insurance, paid time off, retirement, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement), and information on our new Maintenance Operator apprenticeship program designed to help employees in the Road Department grow in their positions. 

If you are currently looking for a career where you can work close to home and serve your community, we hope that you will stop by and see all that the Board of County Commissioners has to offer. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

​The Board of County Commissioners is currently HIRING! Current open positions include:

- Transportation Engineer
- Maintenance Helper II
- Temporary Administrative Specialist II
- Zoning Technician
- Building Inspector Trainee
- Financial Mgmt Budget Coordinator
- Library Maintenance Worker
- Library Assistant II
- Permit Specialist
- Senior Planner
- Senior Plans Examiner
- Senior Planner/Urban Forester
- Construction Inspector Supervisor
- Permitting Technician
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic I
- Maintenance Helper II
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Firefighter/EMT
- Fire Inspector/Investigator I or II

In addition to having the ability to work close to home and to serve your community, the County offers the following benefits:
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- Free Health Insurance (for employee)
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System
- Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Educational Reimbursement

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Human Resources at (904) 530-6075.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

1/20/23 @ 3:30 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and forward-leaning professional to lead Nassau County's award winning Planning Department. The Planning Director will be a hands-on, working manager with the technical expertise to produce/implement exceptional work product and the internal drive to take the agency to the next level.

The Planning Department consists of 8 employees, including the Planning Director, and supports in delivering the strategic directives of the Board of County Commissioners and County Manager. The Planning Department staff are extremely visible within the community and serves as the lead professional staff in response to high-profile development proposals, planning initiatives and the formation of public policy as it relates to applicable subject areas. 

The Board of County Commissioners offer the following benefits to its employees: 

• Free health benefits (for employee)
• Optional vision, dental, long and short term disability, and life insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid time off (starting at 140 hours per year)
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement

To learn more about the Planning Director position including full job description and salary range, please click here. Apply online at: https://bit.ly/WorkforNassau. The deadline to apply is February 10, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at (904) 530-6075.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/16/22 @ 12:25 P.M.

The University of Florida and Board of County Commissioners are seeking an Extension Agent I or II for its 4-H Program. 

Nassau County's Cooperative Extension Office is partnership between the Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS) at the University of Florida and the Nassau County Government created under the 1914 Smither/Lever Act. They provide research-based information to the residents of Nassau County in the areas of Horticulture (care and maintenance of trees, lawn grass, shrubs, plants, vegetables); Family, Consumer Sciences (budgeting, health, wellness, nutrition); Natural Resources (land management, pesticide certification, livestock, and best management practices; and 4-H Youth Development (traditional, home-based clubs, 4-H Leadership).

The position of Extension Agent I or II is a dual position funded by both the University (60%) and the Board of County Commissioners (40%). This full-time permanent status-accruing 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive and diverse educational programs in 4-H Youth Development, working as part of a team with local citizens, county/state Extension colleagues, agencies, and organizations that are concerned with the needs and well-being of area youth. The Agent will target programs to reflect the county’s population diversity and unique educational needs.

To view the job description and minimum requirements, or to apply, please click here. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/16/22 @ 11:50 a.m. - The Board of County Commissioners currently has numerous job opportunities available. In addition to having the opportunity to work close to home and to serve your community, the County offers the following benefits: 
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• Free Health Insurance (for employee)
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Educational Reimbursement

Current job opportunities include: 

• Administrative Specialist II
• Code Enforcement Officer
• Senior Planner
• Senior Plans Examiner
• Senior Transportation Engineer
• Senior Planner-Urban Forester
• MIS Technician II
• Public Works Manager
• Capital Projects Manager/Engineer
• Risk Manager
• Senior Stormwater & Drainage Inspector
• Stormwater & Drainage Inspector
• GIS Specialist
• Facilities Technician I
• Ground Maintenance Technician
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic I
• Traffic Sign Technician I
• Maintenance Helper II
• Firefighter/Paramedic
• Firefighter/EMT
• Fire Inspector/Investigator I or II

To view job descriptions and associated salaries, please scan the QR Code above or visit our website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

8/17/22 @ 8:40 a.m. - The Nassau County Road Department has several entry level job opportunities available. This video highlights the benefits of working for the County and includes information on the Apprenticeship Program which is designed to give employees a defined career path with opportunities to advance quickly. 

To review job descriptions or to apply online, please click here. 

If you have any questions, contact Nassau County Human Resources at (904) 530-6075.

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

3/11/22 @ 8:30 a.m. - The Board of County Commissioners has a variety of job opportunities available:

• Administrative Specialist II (Road Department)
  
• Building Inspector Trainee I or II (Building Department)
• Procurement Manager (Procurement Office)
• Permit Specialist (Building Department)
• Receptionist (Building Department)
• Senior Planner (Planning Department)
• Senior Plans Examiner (Building Department)
• Senior Transportation Engineer (Engineering Department)
• Chief Innovation Officer (Information Services)
• Public Works Manager (Facilities Maintenance)
• Code Enforcement Manager (Code Enforcement)
• Facilities Technician I (Facilities Maintenance)
• Custodial Worker (Facilities Maintenance)
• Grounds Maintenance Technician (Facilities Maintenance)
• Maintenance Helper II (Facilities Maintenance)
• Firefighter/Paramedic (Fire/Rescue)
• Fire Inspector/Investigator I or II (Fire Rescue)

To view job descriptions and salary range or to apply online, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at (904) 530-6075.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer