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Employment with the City

The Job List for the City of Fort Lauderdale is updated weekly. If you see a position for which you would like to apply, be sure to follow these instructions carefully. Incomplete, improper or late applications cannot be accepted. You must submit a separate application for each position for which you wish to be considered.

How to Apply for a Job

  1. If necessary, download Adobe Reader and install it on your computer (to view PDF files PDF File).
  2. Download the City's Employment Application PDF File (PDF; six pages) or save the City's Employment Application Word File in Word format to your computer for use in a word processor.
  3. Go to the Job List to see our current openings.
  4. Download the job descriptions and supplements, if any.
  5. If applicable, download a Veteran's Preference Form PDF File.
  6. When you are ready, APPLY ONLINE (follow the on-screen instructions carefully).
  7. If you prefer, you can also mail or return in person your completed employment application and forms (applications may not be e-mailed or faxed). The mailing address is:

    City of Fort Lauderdale
    Human Resources Department
    100 N. Andrews Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

    Voice: 954-828-5300
    TTY: 954-828-5986
    (from 7:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday)

Attention Police Officer and Paramedic/Firefighter Applicants!

Additional documents are required for online application submission. Go to the Job List and click on the position title to find out about the specific document requirements. These documents MUST be included as an attachment to your application in order for it to be considered. Instructions for including attachments can be found in Step 2 of the online application.

More Information

To learn more about the application process, as well as about employment benefits, please read the Employment Information page and Management Benefit Package PDF File. Also, you may read the Pay Ordinance PDF File to learn more about the City's compensation practices for non-union jobs In addition to the City's Job List, you might also want to check Broward County, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, and The Miami Herald for employment opportunities elsewhere in South Florida.