Vacancy Listings for May 12 - 16, 2008
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Assistant City Manager
SALARY RANGE: $32.41 - $74.50/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $58.04/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 14/ Executive Services
OPENING: 03/03/2008
CODE NO.: 138
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
REQ. NO.: 80091
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a Master's degree in public or business administration, one of the social sciences or a field related to the aforementioned degree areas and seven years of management experience, four years of which must include the supervision of personnel, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Job Specification (PDF)
Administrative Specialist I
SALARY RANGE: $13.31 - $30.60/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $18.44/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 350101/ Solid Waste Admin
OPENING: 05/12/2008
POSITION NO.: 00000693
CODE NO.: 130
DEADLINE: 05/23/2008
REQ. NO.: 80140
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in business or public administration or a degree accepted in the field in which the vacancy exists; or possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and four years of staff or administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
NOTE
Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in Accounting, Budget and Payroll systems. Preference may also be given to applicants familiar with Excel, Database and other Systems programs.
Job Specification (PDF)
Parks Construction Trades Worker
SALARY RANGE: $11.47 - $26.37/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $16.94/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 230401/ Parks&Rec-Parks Mtn
OPENING: 05/12/2008
POSITION NO.: 2358
CODE NO.: 433
DEADLINE: 05/23/2008
REQ. NO.: 80138
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and three years of experience that includes journey level maintenance, construction and repair work covering at least two of the major craft trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class "A" State Commercial Driver's license (CDL) is required at the time of appointment.
NOTE
Preference may be given to applicants with knowledge and experience in building maintenance, construction and related trades. The applicant must be familar with use of all the hand tools and motor driven equipment used in the field.
Job Specification (PDF)
Solid Waste Collection Driver I/II/III (Residential) 3 Positions
SALARY RANGE: $9.90 - $22.75/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $14.98/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 350201/ Solid Waste Residential Garbage
OPENING: 05/12/2008
POSITION NO.: 569, 669, 681
CODE NO.: 442
DEADLINE: 05/23/2008
REQ. NO.: 80141
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Level I: Completion of the eighth grade and two years of experience that includes driving medium to heavy automotive equipment or completion of the COT solid waste driver training course for Level I. Additional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
Level II: Completion of the eighth grade and two years of experience that includes driving solid waste collection equipment or completion of the COT solid waste driver training course for Levels I and II. Additional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
Level III: Completion of the eighth grade and two years of experience that includes driving medium to heavy solid waste collection equipment or completion of all levels of the COT solid waste driver training course. Additional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Class "B" State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or must have passed the written Class "B" CDL test and obtained a Class "B" CDL permit at the time of appointment and obtain the Class "B" CDL licensure within 60 calendar days from date of employment as a condition for continued employment.
NOTE
Only one application is needed to apply for all three positions.
Job Specification (PDF)
Recycling Coordinator
SALARY RANGE: $15.45 - $35.49/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $28.83/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 350101/ Solid Waste - Admin
OPENING: 04/28/2008
POSITION NO.: 2644
CODE NO.: 464
DEADLINE: 05/16/2008
REQ. NO.: 80137
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience that includes solid waste management, recycling, marketing, utility customer service, environmental compliance or a related area, or four years of staff or administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of the required experience must include directing or coordinating the activities of subordinates.
NOTE
Prefer applicants with experience in Solid Waste management, recycling, marketing, utility customer service, environmental compliance or a related area.
Job Specification (PDF)
Community Redevelopment Agency Program Director
SALARY RANGE: $24.09 - $55.39/HOURLY
DEPARTMENT: 450101/ Frenchtown/Southside CRA
OPENING: 04/21/2008
POSITION NO.: 6906
CODE NO.: 245
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
REQ. NO.: 80135 (Applications requested by 05/30/08)
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a bachelor's degree with major course work in planning, real estate development, urban design, business or public administration, public affairs, one of the social sciences or a field related to the aforementioned areas and five years of professional work experience that includes managing a CRA, Redevelopment, Main Street, or Downtown Business Improvement District, or similar redevelopment program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. At least two years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Job Specification (PDF)
Chief Power Plant Mechanic
SALARY RANGE: $15.45 - $35.49/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $30.89/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 290301/ Electric - Hopkins Plant
OPENING: 03/31/2008
POSITION NO.: 1423
CODE NO.: 526
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
REQ. NO.: 80119
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and six years of technical experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric steam generating power plants or related equipment; or two years of college or technical school in mechanical maintenance and four years of technical power plant maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be medically certified to wear a respirator and successfully pass a respirator fit test prior to employment.
Must obtain oil HAZMAT and oil spill certifications within one year of employment.
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Job Specification (PDF)
Manager-Budget And Policy
SALARY RANGE: $27.94 - $64.22/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $49.69/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 410201/DMA-Budget & Policy
OPENING: 04/14/2008
POSITION NO.: 1561
CODE NO.: 057
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
REQ. NO.: 80131
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a college or university with a Master's degree in public or business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, and five years of professional experience in governmental budgeting, finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Two years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Job Specification (PDF)
Electrical Engineer I or II
SALARY RANGE:
$15.45 - $41.18/HOURLY
DEPARTMENT: 290201/Electric System Planning
OPENING: 04/14/2008
POSITION NO.: 6958
CODE NO.: 570/571
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
REQ. NO.: 80130
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in electrical engineering; or general engineering, science or mathematics degree with one year of professional experience in the electrical engineering field. Job Specification (PDF)
OR
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in electrical engineering and two years of professional electrical engineering experience, or a general engineering, science or mathematics degree with three years of the aforementioned experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Job Specification (PDF)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
NOTE
Preference may be given to applicants with experience in Transmission Planning.
Electrical Engineer I, II or III
SALARY RANGE: $15.45 - $47.74/HOURLY
DEPARTMENT: 290701/ Electric Power Engineering
OPENING: 12/17/2007
POSITION NO.: 6668
CODE NO.: 567, 570, 571
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
REQ. NO.: 80051
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I / Job Specification (PDF)
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in electrical engineering; or general engineering, science or mathematics degree with one year of professional experience in the electrical engineering field.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II / Job Specification (PDF)
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in electrical engineering and two years of professional electrical engineering experience, or a general engineering, science or mathematics degree with three years of the aforementioned experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER III / Job Specification (PDF)
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in electrical engineering and five years of professional electrical engineering experience; or a degree in general engineering, science or mathematics with six years of professional experience in the electrical engineering field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Housing & Grants Administrator (Re-advertisement)
SALARY RANGE: $20.77 - $47.74 hourly.(Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $35.75/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 260901/ NCS-Housing Trust Operations
OPENING: 10/08/2007
POSITION NO.: 2687
CODE NO.: 187
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
REQ. NO.: 70333
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in urban planning, business or public administration, real estate, finance, sociology or a related field and five years of professional urban/regional planning, community development or governmental management experience in providing service delivery to the public, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Job Specification (PDF)
Facilities Manager
SALARY RANGE: $20.77 - $47.74/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $35.75/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 140601/ Building Services
OPENING: 06/25/2007
POSITION NO.: 0087
CODE NO.: 454
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
REQ. NO.: 70297
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a bachelor's degree and six years of technical,
professional or administrative experience that includes construction,
facilities or construction management, architecture or engineering, of
which the evaluation, maintenance and repair of buildings and
mechanical and operating systems and equipment and contract management
for same services must have been a part; or an equivalent combination
of training and experience. Two years of the required experience must
have been in a capacity wherein the applicant supervised professional
and administrative staff engaged in building design and construction.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Job Specification (PDF)
Power Plant Engineer I, II or III
SALARY RANGE: $15.45 - $47.74/HOURLY
DEPARTMENT: 290302/ Electric - Purdom Power Plant
OPENING: 05/21/2007
POSITION NO.: 2696
CODE NO.: 528, 529, 530
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
REQ. NO.: 70259
POWER PLANT ENGINEER I - Job Specification (PDF)
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in engineering.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be medically certified to wear a respirator and pass a respirator fit test prior to employment.
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
POWER PLANT ENGINEER II - Job Specification (PDF)
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in
engineering and two years of professional experience in
power-generating facilities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be medically certified to wear a respirator and pass a respirator fit test prior to employment.
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
POWER PLANT ENGINEER III - Job Specification (PDF)
Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's
degree in Engineering, and five years of professional work experience
that includes the design, analysis, or the operation and maintenance of
an electric power generating facility.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be medically certified to wear a respirator and pass a respirator fit test prior to employment.
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Utility Service Worker
SALARY RANGE: $8.56 - $19.61/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $12.21/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: Water Utility
OPENING: 07/23/2007
POSITION NO.:
CODE NO.: 597
DEADLINE: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept on file for 90 days. For Veteran’s Preference eligible applicants, the application is maintained in active status for 180 days.
REQ. NO.: 80008
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of the eighth grade and one year of maintenance or
construction experience that includes mechanical repair and
installation, or one year of experience that includes utility
distribution or collection; or an equivalent combination of education
and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Class "E" State Driver's license at the time
of appointment and may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's
License (CDL).
Job Specification (PDF)
Public Works Service Worker
SALARY RANGE: $8.33 - $19.09/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $11.88/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
OPENING: 07/16/2007
POSITION NO.:
CODE NO.: 708
DEADLINE: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept on file for 90 days. For Veteran’s Preference eligible applicants, the application is maintained in active status for 180 days.
REQ. NO.: 80009
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion
of the eighth grade and two years of experience in the construction
trades; maintenance or repair of public works or utility facilities
(including rights-of way and green spaces); or maintenance or
construction of streets, drainage systems, landscapes, and/or medians.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class "E" State Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Job Specification (PDF)
Coach Operator
SALARY RANGE: $9.90 - $22.75/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $14.42/hr*)
DEPARTMENT: 280201/ StarMetro - General Transit
OPENING: 07/10/2006
POSITION NO.:
CODE NO.: 485
DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS.
REQ. NO.: 80007
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized
certificate; or directly related experience may be substituted on a
year-for-year basis for the required education.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a Class "B" State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a
"P" endorsement, or must have passed the written Class "B" CDL test
with a "P" endorsement and obtained a Class "B" CDL permit at the time
of appointment and obtain a Class "B" CDL licensure with a "P"
endorsement within 60 calendar days from date of employment as a
condition for continued employment.
Job Specification (PDF)
Custodial Worker I
SALARY RANGE: $7.91 - $18.15/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $8.54/hr*)
CODE NO.: 402
DEADLINE: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept on file for 90 days. For Veteran’s Preference eligible applicants, the application is maintained in active status for 180 days.
REQ. NO. : 80003
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Some knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment;
ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand
and follow simple oral and written directions.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
Job Specification (PDF)
Maintenance Worker
SALARY RANGE: $8.56 - $19.61/HOURLY (Hiring Rate will generally not exceed $11.07/hr*)
CODE NO.: 400
DEADLINE: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept on file for 90 days. For Veteran’s Preference eligible applicants, the application is maintained in active status for 180 days.
REQ. NO.: 80002
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to perform routine manual work. Ability to work during adverse
weather conditions. Possession of excellent physical condition to lift
heavy articles. Ability to learn the use and operation of various
routine maintenance equipment and tools and ability to operate such
equipment in a safe manner.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
Job Specification (PDF)
Public Safety Communications Officer
SALARY RANGE: $13.70 - $25.67
DEPARTMENT: POLICE
CODE NO.: 377
DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS.
CATEGORY: TECHNICIAN
REQ. NO.: 80001
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized
certificate and two years of experience in the operation of radio
transmitting and receiving, one year of which must be in emergency
transmitting and receiving; or three years of public contact work that
included providing customer service or successful completion of
sixty(60) semester hours or; ninety (90) quarter hours at an accredited
community college, college or university; or a certified law
enforcement officer with eighteen (18) months of law enforcement
experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must achieve overall score of 80% or higher on "Criticall" skillls and abilities test.
Job Specification (PDF)
Firefighter
SALARY: $32,147.70 - $51,469.51/annually
DEPARTMENT: FIRE
PAY GRADE: 65
CODE NO.: 365
DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS.
CONTACT: Call the Fire Department Human Resources at (850) 891-6652 for more information.
REQUISITION NO: 80005
CATEGORY: PROTECTIVE SERVICE
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certificate.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a Class "D" State driver's license or equivalent, as
determined by the City, at the time of secondary application.
In addition, any individual who is to be employed as a Firefighter must meet the following requirements of the Division of State Fire Marshal, Section 633.34, Florida Statutes: (1) be at least 18 years of age, (2) not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor directly related to this classification for a period of four years after expiration of sentence or released from probation if the sentence was suspended or adjudication withheld, (3) have fingerprints on file with the division or an agency designated by the division, (4) have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure established by the division and (5) be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination as prescribed by the division. Such examination may include, but need not be limited to the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 1001, and (6) be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by a sworn affidavit.
In addition to the aforementioned requirements, applicants must possess State of Florida certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT) at the time of employment and maintain same certification as a condition of continued employment in the job class; and
All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 years of age must provide proof of Selective Service registration or exemption.
NOTE
Must be a certified firefighter in the State of Florida at the time of
application. Must successfully complete the City's emergency vehicle
operator's course (EVOC) within one year of employment as a condition
of continued employment in the job class.
Contact the Fire Department Human Resources at (850) 891-6652 for more information.
Job Specification (PDF)
Police Officer
SALARY: $40,068.07 - $62,224.49/annually
DEPARTMENT: POLICE
PAY GRADE: 64
CODE NO.: 387
DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS.
CONTACT: Call the Police Department Employee Resources at (850) 891-4324 for more information.
REQUISITION NO: 80006
CATEGORY: PROTECTIVE SERVICE
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited community college with an AA or AS
degree; or successful completion of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester
hours at an accredited college or university.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Must be at least 19 years of age, a citizen of the United States and
must not have a criminal record. Visual ability must fall within normal
ranges regarding color distinction and depth perception. Employees
hired after October 1, 1978 must reside in Florida, within a 35-mile
radius of the intersection of North Monroe and Tennessee Streets,
Tallahassee. Must possess a valid Operators/Class "E", State of Florida
driver's license at the time of appointment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is responsible police work in the protection of life and property
through prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Employees in this class are responsible for the prevention, detection
and investigation of crimes. Duties of this class may include various
specialized assignments. Work requires the use and exercise of
independent judgment.
NOTE
Experience will not substitute for the required education.
Job Specification (PDF)
*Maximum Hiring Rate
The successful applicant for a vacancy may be offered a rate of pay that exceeds the listed maximum hiring rate when the applicant's qualifications substantially exceed the job's minimum requirements, and his/her current documented rate of pay is already at or exceeding, or is approaching, the maximum hiring rate.