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Welcome to City of Fort Lauderdale's Online Application Process!

GovernmentJobs.com allows applicants to create a user account, apply for positions directly online, and even check the status of their application.

First-Time Applicants

If you're applying for a job with the City of Fort Lauderdale for the first time, you will need to create a new account in our online application system. To get started, please refer to the Create an Account and How to Apply pages for detailed instructions.

Each applicant must have their own email address to set up an account. Please do not share your account with anyone. If you don’t have an email address, you can easily sign up for free with services like AOL, Yahoo! Mail, or Google Gmail.

Important: Accounts are for individual use only and should not be shared. Sharing accounts or submitting multiple applications from different users could jeopardize your application status.

Creating Your Employment Application

Once your account is set up, you can begin building your application. Simply log in via the Login link and select Build Job Application. As you fill out your application, be sure to save your progress regularly. If you remain inactive for over an hour without saving, you’ll be logged out automatically for security reasons, and any unsaved data will be lost.

Once submitted, your application will be stored in the system and can be used for future job openings with the City of Fort Lauderdale, or any other government agency using NEOGOV and GovernmentJobs.com.

Note: If you’ve previously created a profile on GovernmentJobs.com, you can use the same username, password, and saved profile to apply for positions with the City of Fort Lauderdale. You can also create multiple application profiles or templates for different positions, allowing you to apply quickly when a new job posting is available.

Submitting Your Employment Application

All Current Job Opportunities are listed online. To apply, click the job title you're interested in and then select the "Apply" link.

Some positions may require a supplemental questionnaire, which will appear near the end of the application process. You must submit an online application to be considered for each job opening. While you can copy and paste your resume into the application, resumes alone will not be accepted.

Important:

Log out when you’re finished to protect your account.
If you forget your username or password, click “I Forgot My Username and/or Password” to retrieve them.
If your email is no longer valid, create a new account with a current email address.

For technical assistance, please contact NeoGov via the toll-free Customer Success telephone line (855) 524-5627 from Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.

Completing Your Application

Fill out the entire application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Provide accurate and complete details for your work history, including jobs from the past 10 years, promotions, transfers, and any military, part-time, or self-employment.
False or misleading information can lead delay your process or result in the rejection of your application and/or termination of employment.

Veterans Preference

The City of Fort Lauderdale applies Veterans' preference per Florida law. To claim Veterans Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

The City of Fort Lauderdale Eligible veterans can receive preference points in the hiring process. To claim Veterans Preference, download Form J-204 and upload it along with your Member 4 DD214 in your application. Applicants must attach copies of required documents to the online application. For additional information, please refer to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call the Human Resources Department no later than two business days before the application deadline.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Human Resources.

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Phone Number: 954-828-5300