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Job Specifications

Minimum Training & Experience

Necessary Special Requirements

• For designated positions assigned to this class, a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic certification may be required at the department director's discretion.
• For designated positions assigned to this class, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector Certification must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• For designated positions assigned to this class, a valid Water Distribution System Operator Level III license, in accordance with FDEP regulations, or a valid Wastewater Collection Class C license, as designated for the position, must be held at the time of application and maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• For designated positions, must possess a valid Class E State of Florida Driver’s License at the time of appointment, obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within three (3) months, and secure a Class “A” State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required endorsement(s) within nine (9) months, as conditions of employment and continued employment.

Salary Range

• $25.1538 to $68.2567/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $45.5881/hour.

Additional Information

Benefits Information

• The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave
• Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans
• Note: OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City's benefits programs.
• For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit ALEX or City’s Benefits Summary.

How To Apply

• Visit Talgov.com/Employment click on the ‘Apply Today’ button, then navigate to ‘My Job Applications’ icon, and create an account. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the application, including the education and work history section, even if this information is included on your resume.
• If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City’s Human Resources and Workforce Development Department at 850-891-8214.
• Equal Opportunity Employer:
• The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equity and celebrating diversity. The City of Tallahassee invites applications without regard to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
• Veterans’ Preference:
• Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214.To claim Veterans' Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.
• Accommodation for Persons with a Disability:
• If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, at 850-891-8950 or at [email protected] Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.