Answer:  The Department of Employee Relations’ general office hours are from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding legal holidays.

Answer: The City of Miami notifies persons interested in employment by the following means:

• Register announcements are posted in the City’s Employment Office located at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, Room 129, Miami, FL.
• 24-Hour Job Information Hotline: (305) 416-2050
• Notification Cards
• NET 9 , the City of Miami’s Cable Channel

On an as needed basis, advertisements may be placed in newspapers or professional journals to attract applicants with the required skills, training and experience.

Answer:  You may submit an employment application when the City of Miami is actively recruiting depending on the type of recruitment being conducted. Applications are not accepted in the Employment Office unless an active recruitment is in progress. Presently, an application has to be submitted each time you apply for employment with the City of Miami. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application forms, though they may be submitted as a supplement to the application form.

Answer:  No, for most classifications, you do not have to be a City resident to apply for employment. The City is interested in providing the best services possible to its citizens so non-city residents are certainly not barred for employment consideration. However, after the screening and selection process is completed, should a City of Miami resident and a non-City of Miami resident be found to be equally qualified, the City of Miami resident will be given employment preference.

Answer:  Since applications and many other documents are subject to public disclosure under the State of Florida Public Records Act, the City of Miami cannot guarantee the privacy of information contained in your application.

Answer:  When competing for a classified position, expect to demonstrate your abilities in front of a diverse panel of at least three persons conducting a structured selection process. The selection process may include practical, job-related exercises as well as interview questions, and will be facilitated and observed by an impartial monitor assigned from the City’s Office of Civil Service, Department of Employee Relations.

Answer:  For safety related classifications, drug tests are required for all new hires. All prospective employees are required to undergo urinalysis at their own cost. Applicants who pass the drug screen will be reimbursed for the cost for same.

Answer:  In accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.3, eligible registers will remain active for a minimum of one year, and up to a maximum of two years.

Answer:  Yes. Presently, the City of Miami has four labor unions representing approximately 90% of the City’s overall workforce. The labor agreements are administered by the City’s Labor Relations Officer in the Office of Labor Relations.

AFSCME, Local 1907 - General Employees
FOP - Sworn Police Personnel
IAFF - Sworn Fire Personnel
AFSCME, Local 871 - Sanitation Employees

Answer:  The city generates a biweekly payroll for all of its employees except personnel hired for special events.

Answer:  This number varies slightly, particularly during seasonal employment periods, such as the summer. On the average, however, the City employs approximately 3,500 employees in a variety of occupations covering more than 500 classifications.

Answer:  The City of Miami offers the following options in the field of law enforcement:

• Police Officer
• Certified Police Officer
• Public Service Aide
• Crime Analyst
• Identification Technicians
• Latent Print Examiners
  

The requirements are listed on the register announcement when recruitment begins.

Answer:  Applications can only be accepted for positions for which we are currently recruiting. The City generally recruits for Firefighter every two years. To be notified of the requirements and application process when we next recruit, please call us at (305) 416-2170, or send us an E-mail indicating your desire to have a notification card completed. This card will be mailed to you when the recruitment opens, so that you know when to apply. Be sure to include your complete mailing address!!

Answer:  Besides a paycheck every two weeks, the City offers annual increases to employees who have a satisfactory service rating; 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, accrual of sick time; and offers medical, dental and vision benefits; and a pension program.

For more information on employee benefits offered by the City of Miami, please visit Group Benefit’s website

Answer:  No. These positions are not covered by the City of Miami Civil Service Rules. Applicants for Temporary and Unclassified positions are subject to a qualification process where an applicants’ education and experience (if applicable) are assessed based on the job requirements as stipulated in the job specification to determine eligibility. Some Unclassified positions are filled at the appointment, approval, and discretion of the City Manager. Terms and conditions for grant funded positions may vary based upon the conditions and specifications of the grant. Part-time positions that are for life safety classifications or those requiring licensure or certification will also be subject to a qualifications review.