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Current Employment Openings
 
The City of Tampa is currently operating with hiring restrictions whereby only mission critical jobs will be filled.
  • In the event a job is identified for external recruitment, it will be posted here.
  • Job openings will also be updated on our Job Line, (813)274-8115.
  • At this time, there is no determined date that the hiring restriction will be lifted.
  • Updated information will be posted at this location as it becomes available.

The City of Tampa is currently accepting employment applications for the following classes of work. Applications must be received or postmarked by the designated closing date. Applications received or postmarked after the closing date will not be processed. Drug Testing is included in all pre-employment medical examinations.

If the job for which you are applying indicates a testing requirement with walk-in testing hours, your application will not be processed until you take the test.  Unless specified otherwise, testing is conducted at City Hall (315 East Kennedy Blvd), during the hours posted in the job description.  You may call Employment Services at 813/274-8911 to verify that you qualify to take the test.

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...or in person at
2nd Floor City Hall
315 East Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602
8am-5pm Mon. thru Fri. 		...or via mail to
City of Tampa, Employment Services
306 East Jackson Street
Tampa, FL  33602

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Phone Numbers
Job Line (813)274-8115
Office (813)274-8911
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Current Advertised Positions / Minimum Qualifications Closing Date
Automated Collection Driver
(Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees)
SALARY RANGE: $16.69 - $23.78 an hour. High-school or vocational-school graduation and considerable experience in the operation of one or more of the following three types of equipment: front-loading commercial refuse container trucks, side-loading or rear-loading manually loaded refuse collection vehicles with packer and dump; and some experience in performing heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must successfully demonstrate operational skill-sets for fully automated refuse collection vehicle. Ability to read maps and navigate area streets to effectively collect service locations. Select job title for further information on licenses and certifications.
July 11, 2008
Automotive Equipment Oper I
(Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees)
SALARY RANGE: $11.76 - $16.69 an hour. Completion of elementary school and some experience in operating lightweight trucks and/or simple, motorized construction/maintenance equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes/Tanker. (Submit photocopy of CDL with application.)
applications accepted until further notice
AWT Plant Technician II
SALARY RANGE: $18.80 - $26.74 an hour. Depending on past work experience and skill level, successful candidate may be hired as an AWT Plant Tech III. Department will equate prior experience to the City's Skills Matrix. High-school graduation or GED with 4 to 6 years of utility or industrial experience in the electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and operations areas; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid Driver's License; valid CDL may be required. Successful candidate must pass a federal background check for Port of Tampa access. Select job title for special qualifications and further information.
applications accepted until further notice
Communications Technician I
Salary Range: $13.23 - $18.80 an hour. Beginning-level communications work in dispatching calls for Police or Fire Service. Rotating shifts. H/S graduation. Character and background check. Applications must be submitted and approved prior to scheduling the test. APPLICANTS MUST TELEPHONE 813/274-8911 to schedule a test date/time. (Photo I.D. required to test.) Applicants must pass the performance/typing test (30 wpm; 80% accuracy) before the written test will be administered. Select Job Title for further information, including job duties.
applications accepted until further notice
Communications Technician II
Salary Range: $14.90 - $21.16 an hour. Communications work involving receiving and dispatching requests for police and fire emergency services. H/S graduation and some experience in computer-aided dispatching work for a law enforcement, fire or other public safety agency of comparable size. Rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Character and background investigation. Select Job Title for further information.
applications accepted until further notice
Construction Technician Supv
(Departmental Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees within the designated department)
SALARY RANGE: $50,773 - $76,170 a year. Graduation from an accredited high school, supplemented by college level courses in architecture, engineering, construction technology, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years experience in building and site related permit and plan review activities such as structural, zoning, tree/landscape, drainage, transportation, or municipal utilities and a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
July 8, 2008
Employment Svcs Senior Supv
SALARY RANGE: $62,317 - $93,475 a year. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in public or business administration or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in personnel administration at the supervisory or managerial level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Note: An acceptable transcript of college coursework/credits may be requested. Select job title for further information.
applications accepted until further notice
Engineering Technician II
Salary Range: $18.80 - $26.74 an hour. Responsible sub-professional engineering work. H/S and completion of (1) year of college with course work in engineering technology, construction engineering, public utilities or related subjects and considerable sub-professional engineering experience in public utilities operation, construction inspection or construction. Valid Driver's License. APPLICANTS MUST TELEPHONE the Employment Services Office (813/274-8911) to schedule a test date/time. Applications must be submitted and approved prior to scheduling the test. (Photo I.D. required to test.) Select Job Title for further information.
applications accepted until further notice
Engineering Technician III N/S
SALARY RANGE: $21.98 - $31.32 an hour. Subprofessional engineering work involving construction compliance inspections. High-school graduation, with two (2) years of college course work in construction engineering or related subjects and extensive sub-professional engineering experience in construction inspection; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Driver's License. Applications must be submitted and approved prior to scheduling the test. APPLICANTS MUST TELEPHONE The Employment Services Office (813/274/8911) to schedule a test date/time. (Photo I.D. required to test.) Select job title for further information on job duties, qualifications and special qualifications.
applications accepted until further notice
Environmental Technician
SALARY RANGE: $16.69 - $23.78 an hour. High-school graduation, supplemented by courses in chemistry, microbiology, and/or biology and reasonable experience in laboratory work; or a bachelor’s degree in science with related laboratory course work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: Applicants must submit a list of the courses completed in the above areas with the application. Select job title for further information.
July 8, 2008
Firefighter
Salary Range: $33,546 - $63,498 a year (48-hour work week). High-School Diploma or an equivalency certificate issued by a State Board of Education. Minimum Age: 18 years. Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance. Florida Paramedic or EMT-Basic Certificate. SELECT JOB TITLE for further information regarding qualifications, required documents, and the examination process.
applications accepted until further notice
HVAC Mechanic II
Salary Range: $19.52 - $27.84 an hour. Skilled journeyman level heating, air conditioning and refrigeration work. H/S graduation and extensive experience in HVAC installation, maintenance and repair work. Valid Driver's License. Universal Refrigerant Transition/Recovery Certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Position requires shift work. Select Job Title for further information including job duties and SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS.
applications accepted until further notice
Marina Assistant
SALARY RANGE: $10.44 - $14.90 an hour. This is a part-time position. There will be no increase in work hours. High-school graduation and reasonable experience in retail sales and customer service, and some work experience in boating procedures and laws; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Select job title for furthe information.
July 11, 2008
Office Support Specialist II
Salary Range: $12.71 - $18.09 an hour. High-school graduation and reasonable general office or clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applications must be submitted and approved prior to scheduling the test. Applicants must telephone the Employment Services Office (813/274-8911) within 1 business day of the closing date to schedule a test date/time. (Photo Identification is required at time of testing). Select job title for further information.
July 11, 2008
Office Support Specialist III
(Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees)
Salary Range: $14.25 - $20.36 an hour. High-school graduation and three (3)years office or clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applications must be submitted and approved prior to testing. Applicants must telephone the Employment Services Office (813/274-8911) to schedule a test date/time.
July 17, 2008
Paramedic
(Departmental Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees within the designated department)
Salary Range: $40,510 - $70,212. Applicants must be current City of Tampa employees with Tampa Fire Rescue. Select job title for further information on qualifications, license requirements, and application/examination process.
July 14, 2008
Park & Rec Site Supv I
SALARY RANGE: $38,792.00 - $58,094.00 a year. Two (2) years of college in parks and recreation administration or a related field and five (5) years in the conduct of parks and recreation activities including two (2) years as a lead worker, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Select job title for further information.
July 11, 2008
Parks & Rec Site Supv II
SALARY RANGE: $42,453.00 - $63,565.00 a year. Two (2) years of college in parks and recreation administration or a related field and five (5) years experience in the conduct of parks and recreation activities including three (3) years as a lead worker or a supervisor, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Select job title for further information.
July 11, 2008
Parks & Rec Team Supv I
(Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees)
SALARY RANGE: 46,446 - $69,514 a year. Two (2) years of college in parks and recreation administration or a related field and five (5) years experience in the conduct and administration of parks and recreation activities including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Click on job title for further information.
July 8, 2008
Police Flight Officer
(Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees)
SALARY RANGE: $65,104 - $80,829 a year. Performs responsible police work while piloting helicopters and airplanes within assigned areas. Regular status as a City of Tampa Police Officer. 250 hours of rotor wing time, to include hours of instruction and pilot-in-command time. Select job title for information on licenses and certifications.
July 9, 2008
Police Officer
Salary Range: $44,387 - $64,708. Minimum Age: 21 years. U. S. Citizen. Applicants must possess State Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer or be currently enrolled in a Florida Commission-approved Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Program. Select Job Title for further information including education/work experience qualifications, required documents, and examination process.
applications accepted until further notice
Senior Auditor
SALARY RANGE: $55,536 - $83,283 a year. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, or a related field and considerable auditing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Note: An acceptable transcript of college coursework/credits may be requested. Select job title for further information on licenses & certifications.
applications accepted until further notice
Sewer Service Inspector
(Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees)
SALARY RANGE: $17.38 - $24.72 an hour. High-school or vocational-school graduation and considerable experience in sanitary sewer service investigation or inspection work with some experience in utility service construction or inspection; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Select job title for further information.
July 8, 2008
Training & Development Manager
Salary Range: $55,582 - $87,298. UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably a master’s degree, in public or business administration or related field, and five (5) years experience in training program design and implementation including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
applications accepted until further notice
Urban Forestry Coordinator
Salary range: $55,536 - $83,283. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban forestry, arboriculture, ornamental horticulture, or a related field and reasonable experience in the selection, care and treatment of trees, plus some experience in the administration/enforcement of tree, site clearing and landscape ordinances and some related supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
July 21, 2008
Urban Planner I
Salary Range: $42,453 - $63,565. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning, public administration, sociology, geography, or a related field and six (6) months experience in grants writing/preparation, urban planning, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Note: An acceptable transcript of college coursework/credits might be requested. Select job title for further information.
July 11, 2008
Utility Technician I
SALARY RANGE: $16.05 - $22.87 an hour. High-school, technical or vocational school graduation, and up to two (2) years of related experience. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class “A” with Tanker endorsement. (Submit photocopy of CDL with application.) Select job title for further information.
July 11, 2008
WW Collection System Manager
Salary Range: $67,745 - $106,100. UNCLASSIFIED POSITION Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably a master’s, in engineering, business or public administration, or environmental science, with three (3) years of leadership training, and five(5) years of extensive progressively responsible experience in wastewater system operations, construction and maintenance, including three (3)years of experience in supervision or management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
applications accepted until further notice