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Automation Developer

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Job Number

2026-06783

Department

CLERK OF THE COURTS

Opening Date

10/06/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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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!!!

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.

The Duval County Clerk of Courts is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Automation Developer to join our Strategic Initiatives team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying scalable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and support modernization efforts within the Clerk’s Office. This role offers strategic ownership and in a collaborative team that values excellence and ability to shape architecture and processes.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in software development, hands-on experience with robotic process automation (RPA), and a commitment to public service.

The Duval County Clerk of Court is committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in serving Jacksonville's community. This role contributes directly to efforts to modernize public service through automation.

Examples of Work

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and implement process automation opportunities.

+ Analyze and define cross-departmental use cases for automation

+ Develop, test, and maintain attended and unattended automation solutions using tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, or equivalent platforms.

+ Write and maintain scripts using Python, JavaScript, and SQL to support automation workflows and system integrations.

+ Monitor and optimize automated processes for reliability, performance, and compliance.

+ Create clear documentation for automation logic, workflows, and procedures in accordance with public records standards.

+ Work with IT and security teams to ensure automations align with infrastructure and data governance requirements.

+ Remain current on automation tools, trends, and best practices relevant to local government and judicial systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Proficiency in developing automation workflows using platforms such as Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, or equivalent RPA tools.

+ Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, and SQL for scripting, data manipulation, and system integration.

+ Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and other data exchange formats used in automation and integration.

+ Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and agile methodologies.

+ Experience with cloud services (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments.

+ Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automation processes for performance, reliability, and scalability.

+ Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their role in scalable automation.

+ Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps for build and deployment automation.

+ Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate or UiPath Certified RPA Associate or Advanced RPA Developer

+ AWS or Azure Fundamentals certification

+ Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

+ Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions through clear documentation and stakeholder collaboration.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

+ Self-motivated and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, public service-oriented environment.

+ High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive data and public records.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

+ Two (2) years of education and/or professional experience in software development.

+ Strong experience with SQL.

+ Knowledge of APIs, JSON, XML, and other integration tools or formats.

+ Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

+ Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Candidates must successfully pass the City of Jacksonville background check and fingerprint-based criminal history screening as part of the eligibility process for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Proficiency in at least one RPA platform (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere).

+ 1–2 years of experience in robotic process automation (attended and unattended).

+ Preferred experience with Python or JavaScript

+ Familiarity with cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.

+ Experience working in or with government agencies, especially within court systems.

+ Understanding of IT compliance, audits, and documentation in a public sector environment.

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 blackout, is required with your application. U.S. 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. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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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 post-secondary 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 the 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: [email protected]

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

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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

This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

+ I have read and understand the above statement.

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Do you have two (2) years of education and/or professional experience in software development?

+ Yes, I have two (2) years or more of education and/or professional experience in software development.

+ No, I have LESS than two (2) years of education and/or professional experience in software development.

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Tell us about an automation project you’ve worked on. What tools or platforms did you use (e.g., Power Automate, UiPath, Python), and what specific responsibilities or contributions did you have throughout the project lifecycle.

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Please describe your experience working with SQL in an enterprise or organizational setting. What types of tasks did you routinely perform - such as writing queries, managing databases, optimizing performance, or integrating data across systems.

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What’s your experience using AI tools in your personal and professional life? Describe the services and/or LLMs and how you used them.

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

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Do you have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and strong experience with SQL?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have knowledge of APIs, JSON, XML, and other integration tools or formats?

+ Yes, I do have knowledge of APIs, JSON, XML, and other integration tools or formats.

+ Yes, I do have a little or some knowledge of APIs, JSON, XML, and other integration tools or formats.

+ No, I do not have any knowledge of APIs, JSON, XML, and other integration tools or formats.

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Do you have effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you understand you must successfully pass the City of Jacksonville background check and fingerprint-based criminal history screening as part of the eligibility process for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification?

+ Yes, I understand.

+ No, I do not understand.

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Are you familiar with at least one RPA platform? (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere).

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have 1–2 years of experience in robotic process automation (attended and unattended)?

+ Yes, one year experience.

+ Yes, two years experience.

+ No experience.

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Do you have experience with Python or JavaScript and familiarity with cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have experience working in or with government agencies, especially within court systems?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have understanding of IT compliance, audits, and documentation in a public sector environment?

+ Yes

+ No

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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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