Application
Information
Applications for
open positions are available at City Hall during normal working hours,
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They are also available on this
website. Applications can be submitted via regular mail, e mail or fax,
providing the notarized original is delivered to the Human Resources
Department
- A City Application
must be received in order to be considered for any opening. Complete
each section and if necessary, attach additional pages. If a section
on the application does not apply, please indicate “n/a”.
- A Waiver of
Release is included in all applications, which must be notarized prior
to submitting the application to the City.
- Resumes can
be attached to your application, but will not be considered in lieu
of a City Application.
All statements on the application are subject to investigation and
verification.
You are responsible for providing required documents such as diplomas,
certifications, driver license or birth certificates prior to your
starting date.
- All education,
work experience and references will be verified. Any falsification
of information on an application will subject the applicant to disqualification
from employment.
Click
Here to download the Employment
Application.
The Recruitment
Process
Open positions are
posted on this website, under Employment Opportunities.
We advertise in the local newspapers under Government on Sunday, and
post all open positions in City Hall. If there is a Closing Date, applications
must be postmarked by the closing date. All applications received are
initially reviewed by the Human Resource Department to determine eligibility.
They are then passed to the respective department to make determination
on the applicants to be scheduled for interview. The City utilizes a
structured panel interview process. If it is determined to be appropriate
for the position, other testing will also be included in the process.
Upon the completion of the interview process, the hiring manager will
make a recommendation to Human Resources. A conditional Offer of Employment
will be made, contingent upon the results of the background investigation
and medical and drug screen.
According to Florida
Statute, Chapter 119, job applications and resumes are
public record and must be made available for public inspection on request
and cannot be kept confidential.
Veteran’s
Preference
As provided by in
the Florida Statutes, preference in initial appointment will be given
to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans. To obtain veteran’s
preference candidates MUST complete the veteran’s portion of the
application and submit a copy of separation papers DD214 with the application.
Probationary
Period
All employees serve
a 6 month probationary period.
Equal Opportunity
Employer
All applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,
sex, marital status, national origin, disability, political affiliation,
religion, or sexual orientation. When requested in advance, the City
will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
If special assistance is needed, notify the Human Resources Department.
