The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS. 

Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!
That's right! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/PublicServiceLoanForgiveness for more information or to see if you qualify.

• Assists in the development of objectives and goals; analyzes and reports on metrics
• Ensures relevant standards, process and regulations are upheld
• Develop efficient strategies and tactics to ensure that programs deliver outcome desired by the Department and City
• Develops and maintains process improvement strategies, identifying, managing, and improving core processes
• Serves as the team leader in working with City staff to develop program initiatives; assesses cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and implementation methods
• Prepares and administers budget for assigned programs or division; prioritizes and approves expenses
• Prepares productivity and informational reports, City Commission and Purchasing memorandums, and general correspondence with the public as applicable
• Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Intents to Bid (ITB) for services and products
• Coordinates with Procurement Services, Risk Management and City Attorney on the drafting of contracts
• Supports strategic planning for the program and division
• Performs related work as required

1. Bachelor's degree in information systems, human resources, public administration, business management or a closely related field.
2. At least three (3) years of experience in the development, implementation and administration of HR Systems programs, methods and/or procedures; evaluation of program and operation effectiveness; development of administrative practices to meet program, policy, organizational or legislative change. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education, at the Division Manager's discretion.

1. Two or more years of prior HRIS experience highly preferred.
2. Prior experience with all three of the following systems preferred: Cyborg, NeoGov, and Infor.

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to take a medical examination and/or pass a drug screening prior to appointment.

An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204).