Friday, November 14, 2014

Miami-Dade County Employment Opportunities

 VISIT THE HUMAN RESOURCES' WEBSITE

* Application Helpline (305) 375-5627 (JOBS)
* Job Openings/Testing Information (305) 375-0297
* Veterans' Preference fax (305) 679-7545
Find information about job opportunities, pay, employee benefits and view complete job descriptions (www.miamidade.gov/hr/).


APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Individuals with disabilities, who are seeking reasonable accommodation with County employment applications, examinations, or interviews, including sign language translation, may call the Office of Reasonable Accommodation at (305) 375-5876 for assistance.
Text telephone (TTY) users should call (305) 375-5645 or use the Florida Relay Center at 711.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Preference will be given to veterans and spouses of veterans when applicable. Applicants claiming this preference must submit documentation of eligibility for preference, such as a copy of a DD214 (Member-4), Certificate of Discharge, and Statement of Eligibility from the armed force(s). The DD214 (Member-4), Certificate of Discharge, and Statement of Eligibility must include wartime dates of service and an "honorable" discharge. In addition to the DD214 (Member-4), Certificate of Discharge, or Statement of Eligibility, those who are claiming preference as a disabled veteran must provide a recent letter (not more than a year old) from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or Department of Defense stating the percentage of their service-connected disability. Copies of your documents must be received by Human Resources within three calendar days (four calendar days, if Monday is a legal holiday) of the closing deadline. Documents that arrive after the deadline will not be accepted. Documents may be submitted in one of the following manners: via U.S. Mail; hand-delivered by the applicant or representative; attached to an email or via facsimile. Copies should be marked to show the job posting number and classification for which you are claiming preference.

Documents may be mailed to: Miami-Dade County, Human Resources, Personnel Services Division, 111 NW 1 St., Suite 2020, Miami, Florida 33128-1906; scanned and e-mailed to:
vets@miamidade.gov; or faxed to 305-679-7545. Please note that Veterans' Preference will not be awarded until the documentation is received on a timely basis. Do not submit originals as documents cannot be returned.

FEDERAL SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM

All males from the ages of 18 through 25 are required to register with the Federal Selective Service System under the Military Service Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 453. Applicants must provide proof of registration within ninety (90) days of appointment. Registration with the Federal Selective Service System is a condition of continued employment. (MDC Code Section 2-11.29)

POSITIONS REQUIRING A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE

As a condition of employment, applicants qualifying for positions requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL) will be required to sign a Release of Controlled Substances and Alcohol Test Information Form. This release form authorizes previous employers to provide to Miami-Dade County information regarding positive controlled substance test results, alcohol test results of 0.04 or greater, and/or refusals to be tested for alcohol/controlled substances. Additionally, If one of the
above occurred within two years preceding the date of inquiry, proof of negative retest, documented evaluations by a substance abuse professional, and proof of rehabilitation will be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Miami-Dade County is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal access and opportunity in employment and services, maintains an alcohol and drug-free workplace, and does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB) is a recipient of Federal financial assistance under WIA Title I. In accordance with United States 29 CFR 37.4 a job
applicant seeking employment with SFWIB is entitled to have access to the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' notice.
Please read 'Equal Opportunity is the Law' by visiting http://www.floridajobs.org/PDG/Postersforemployers/English33.rtf.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Hiring decisions are contingent upon a background investigation and physical examination, including alcohol/drug screening.

NOTICE

To search and apply to County jobs visit our website at www.miamidade.gov/jobs.
Public computers may be located at:
Miami-Dade County Libraries, for locations call 311 or visit http://www.mdpls.org/info/locations/locations.asp; 
South Florida Workforce Career Centers, for locations call (305)-594-7615 or visit
http://www.southfloridaworkforce.com/w/locationsCareerCenter.html.
Applicants with disabilities who are seeking reasonable accommodation may call Miami-Dade Human Resources at: (305) 375-5645 for assistance (TTY) users (305) 375-5645 or Florida
Relay Center at 711.




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