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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
Fax (813)274-8913

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Current Advertised Positions / Minimum Qualifications Closing Date
Assistant Fire Inspector - Assistant Fire Investigator
(Departmental Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees within the designated department)
Salary Range: $48,771 - $69,064. Applicants must be current City of Tampa Fire Rescue employees. Select Job Title for further information on qualifications, licenses/certificates and the application process.
May 30, 2008
Auditor I
Salary Range: $55,536 - $83,283. 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.
applications accepted until further notice
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 Supervisor I
(Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees)
SALARY RANGE: $37,107 - $55,536. High-school graduation and considerable experience in communications and dispatching work, including some supervisory or lead experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Select job title for further information.
May 14, 2008
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. APPLICANTS MUST TELEPHONE 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.) 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
Driver Engineer
(Departmental Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees within the designated department)
Salary Range: $48,771 - $69,064. 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.
May 30, 2008
Engineer II
SALARY RANGE: $53,123 - $79,643. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably related to the area of assignment, and reasonable engineering 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
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
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
Production Supervisor
(Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees)
SALARY RANGE: $58,094 - $87,090. High-school graduation, supplemented by college level course work in biology, chemistry, engineering, or natural sciences with course work in theories, principles, and supervision of water treatment operations, and considerable progressively responsible experience working in a lead capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Select job title for further information.
May 13, 2008
Refuse Collector-Driver
SALARY RANGE: $13.23 - $18.80 an hour. Completion of elementary school and reasonable manual laborer experience with some experience driving heavy duty trucks and equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes. (Submit a photocopy of the CDL with the application). Select job title for further information.
May 23, 2008
Risk Manager
Salary Range: $67,745 - $106,100, depending on qualifications. Unclassified Position. Select Job Title for further information on job responsibilities, requirements and the application process.
applications accepted until further notice
Solid Waste Driver Loader
SALARY RANGE: $14.90 - $21.16 an hour. Completion of the eighth grade and some experience in the operation of at least one (1) 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. Ability to read maps and navigate to pick-up locations on unfamiliar routes. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class "B" plus Air Brakes. (Submit photocopy of CDL with application. Select job title for further information.
May 23, 2008