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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Job Line (813)274-8115

Office (813)274-8911

Fax (813)274-8913

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Current Advertised Positions / Minimum Qualifications

Closing Date

Comm Tech III - EMD
(Departmental Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees within the designated department)

Salary range: $17.81 - $25.34 an hour. High-school or vocational-school graduation and one (1) year experience in computer-aided dispatching or public safety communications work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of NAED/NAEMD Certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. Select job title for further information.

November 23, 2009

Communications Technician I
(Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees)

Salary range: $13.56 - $19.27 an hour.The selected candidate will perform beginning-level communications work dispatching calls for police or fire service. Training will be provided in the various aspects of communications work. A high school or vocational school diploma; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required, in addition to keyboarding skills. Preference may be given to individuals with previous dispatching experience or individuals with bilingual skills (English/Spanish). Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. In addition, applicants must be willing and able to deal effectively and professionally with all types of people under very difficult circumstances, and be able to simultaneously handle a variety of tasks. Select job title for further information.

applications accepted until further notice

Paramedic
(Departmental Promotional Recruitment - open only to current City of Tampa employees within the designated department)

Salary range: $46,126.08 - $75,603.84 a year. Select job title for qualfications, licenses and certificates.

December 9, 2009

Police Officer

Salary Range: $46,384.00 - $75,358.40. 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

Professional Plans Review Supv

Salary range: $62,587 - $93.849.60 a year. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor�s degree in building construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field; and five (5) years of experience in building construction, architecture or engineering work (to include) three (3) years experience in plans examination and ordinance administration and three (3) years of responsible supervisory experience plus demonstrated ability to interact with industry trade associations. Preferred qualifications include a master�s degree and four (4) years experience as described above. Select job title for further information.

applications accepted until further notice

Transportation Prof Engineer

Salary range: $73,486.40 - $110,240.00 a year. Bachelor of Science in Civil or Transportation Engineering degree from an accredited university. Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Project Management preferred. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible traffic/transportation engineering experience including five (5) years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of FDOT Design standards, Florida Green Book, AASHTO Standards, including MUTCD. State of Florida Professional Engineer Registration. Select job title for further information.

applications accepted until further notice