Below is a list of current job openings with the City of Melbourne. Completion of City employment application is required.  A separate application is required for each position.  Resume may be included with the employment application but not used in place of a City employment application.  Applications may be obtained from the Personnel Office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., or may be printed from the City of Melbourne website.  All applications must be remitted by 5 p.m. on the closing date listed on the posting to be considered for the advertised position.  You may return your application in person to the address listed, fax your application to 321-608-7818, or scan and email your application to personnel@melbourneflorida.org. (Please make a copy of your application for future use if you feel it is necessary prior to submitting to Personnel as once an application has been submitted, the application may not be retrieved for copying purposes.)  You may contact the Personnel Division at 321-608-7803 to inquire about the physical and mental requirements of a position.

The City of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity/Veteran's Preference/Drug-Free Workplace. Post offer pre-employment drug testing is conducted. In addition, the City of Melbourne conducts reasonable suspicion, random, post accident, fitness for duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in accordance with state and federal law. The City reserves the right to re-advertise positions or to not fill positions after advertising.
Job Openings Posted:  May 20, 2013
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF (OPERATIONS)
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
DIVISION: FIRE ADMINISTRATION
RATE OF PAY: $62,220 TO $79,648/AN
REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by advanced level course work in modern methods of firefighting. Must have a Bachelors degree, preferably in Fire Science, EMS, Public Administration/Business Administration or related field. Must possess a current State of Florida Certificate of Compliance as a Firefighter, State of Florida Fire Officer I or equivalent certification, and State of Florida EMT or Paramedic certification (copies must be provided at time of application). Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver's license must obtain the Florida driver's license within 10 days of employment. Must have at least 10 years experience in a community Fire/EMS department with at least 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity at the Battalion Chief level or higher.
PURCHASING MANAGER
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
DIVISION: PURCHASING
RATE OF PAY: $52,344 TO $87,916/AN
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration or related field, supplemented by three years progressively responsible professional experience in business or governmental administration, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Preference will be given to individuals possessing certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) and/or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) with municipal government purchasing experience. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license. Applicants may possess a valid out of state driver's license and obtain the Florida license within 10 days of employment.
RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
DIVISION: RECREATION
RATE OF PAY: $52,344/AN
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration or related field and five years of progressively responsible management/supervisory experience in a public recreation agency, or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience in the field of Parks and Recreation with at least five years of progressively responsible management/supervisory experience. Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's License. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver's license must obtain the Florida driver's license within 10 days of employment.
SYSTEMS ANALYST
CLOSING DATE: MAY 24, 2013
DIVISION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
RATE OF PAY: $47,421 TO $79,648/AN
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field and four years of programming experience, or a combination of eight years of education, application support, and other pertinent information technology experience as determined by the Manager of Information Technology. Must have experience with Microsoft .NET Visual Studio, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL server, and the ability to create, test and maintain web services. Practical experience with Relational Database Management Systems, specifically SQL Server 2005 and above. Ability to create SQL queries as well as create, test and deploy SSIS packages and the development of reports via SSRS is preferred.
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
DIVISION: WATER RECLAMATION
RATE OF PAY: $18.71 TO $24.55/HR
REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by an Associates Degree in Electronics or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Two years experience in installation, repair and troubleshooting of Water Reclamation type electrical and electronic equipment, as well as related maintenance responsibilities. Experience or knowledge of programming, software, network installation and troubleshooting in a Water Reclamation or other process oriented environment. Experience with PLC, SCADA and related equipment, instrumentation, calibration, testing and repair procedures in a commercial, industrial/water treatment environment. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's license. Applicants without a Florida Driver's license must obtain one within 10 days of hire.
MAINTENANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
DIVISION: STORMWATER UTILITY
RATE OF PAY: $14.89 TO $16.03/HR
REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED required. Must be thoroughly familiar with all types of “no dig” repair/renovation methods as related to storm sewer systems. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsement. Applicants who possess an out of state Class “B” Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsement must obtain the Florida license within 10 days of employment. Must have a minimum experience of (two) 2 years in the operation of a storm sewer cleaning (jet vac) truck and the closed circuit storm sewer television inspection camera truck.
SWIM INSTRUCTORS
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
DIVISION: POOLS
RATE OF PAY: $8.50 TO $9.25/HR
REQUIREMENTS: These positions are exempt from Veteran's Preference, they are part-time seasonal summer positions. Must possess current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate. Certificates in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional, Advanced First Aid, and Lifeguarding preferred. State of Florida driver's license preferred. Requires Level II background screening.