What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman-($1,000 Sign-On Incentive) position at Orange County Government?
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions:
Performs moderate to difficult supervisory work in a wide variety of areas.
Distinguishing Characteristics of Work:
This is supervisory work over crews of employees engaged in a variety of routine to complex work.
An employee assigned to a position allocated to this class of work supervises the activities of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled employees performing work in a specified area of County responsibility.
Jobs are assigned by priority and completion date with discretionary judgment exercised in daily production and quality of workmanship. Supervision is received from a higher graded supervisor who may inspect the crew's work in progress. Performance is evaluated based on results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
High school graduate or equivalent and two or more years of experience in traffic signal or electrical and electronic traffic control equipment installation, maintenance and repair work, to include some previous supervisory duties.
May be required to possess and maintain the appropriate valid Florida Commercial Driver's License for the type of equipment operated.
Preferences:
Open Date: 06/12/2026
Close Date: 06/28/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.00 to $32.49
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.
Benefits
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions:
Performs moderate to difficult supervisory work in a wide variety of areas.
Distinguishing Characteristics of Work:
This is supervisory work over crews of employees engaged in a variety of routine to complex work.
An employee assigned to a position allocated to this class of work supervises the activities of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled employees performing work in a specified area of County responsibility.
Jobs are assigned by priority and completion date with discretionary judgment exercised in daily production and quality of workmanship. Supervision is received from a higher graded supervisor who may inspect the crew's work in progress. Performance is evaluated based on results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
- Plans, schedules and supervises assigned employees engaged in a variety of routine to complex tasks in support of a specific area of County responsibility.
- Inspects work in progress and upon completion.
- Directs modifications and reinspects as necessary.
- Instructs employees in the proper methods, use and equipment used in the activity supervised.
- Reads working diagrams, sketches and simple blueprints and translates requirement to oral and written instructions.
- Observes for safety hazards and takes precautionary measures.
- Prepares records and reports as required.
- May directly participate in the work of crews as necessary.
- Performs other related work as required.
High school graduate or equivalent and two or more years of experience in traffic signal or electrical and electronic traffic control equipment installation, maintenance and repair work, to include some previous supervisory duties.
May be required to possess and maintain the appropriate valid Florida Commercial Driver's License for the type of equipment operated.
Preferences:
- Possess a valid Florida driver¿s license and a valid International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Certification.
- One (1) year supervisory experience ¿ preferably in traffic signal related field
- Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions;
- Ability to plan, schedule, assign, supervise, and inspect work of others;
- Ability to read, create and work from plans, schematics, factory manuals, and technical drawings;
- Ability to detect defects in and make technical repairs to electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical traffic control equipment;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and others;
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records and prepare and submit clear, concise and accurate reports;
- Ability to perform duties requiring physical strength and endurance outdoors and in inclement weather.
Open Date: 06/12/2026
Close Date: 06/28/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.00 to $32.49
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Salary : $25 - $32