Join our team!
We appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Winter Park. We value our vision, choose the best qualified employees to support this vision, and drive our mission while providing a high level of service to our residents. These individuals must mirror the established city Core Values.
The submission of an application does not obligate the City of Winter Park in any way.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Dependent Care Account
- Transportation Account
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Critical Illness Coverage
- Vision
- Voluntary Legal Insurance
- Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Paid Time off
- Long Term Medical
- Wellbeing Program
- On-site Wellness Clinic
- Bereavement
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access Cigna machine-readable files
This link leads to the machine-readable files that have been made available in response to the Federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.
Paid Time Off
The following holidays are observed by the City of Winter Park:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving Day
- 1/2 Day Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- Floating Holiday
When a holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as the holiday.
When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday.
Retirement
- Provider, Mission Square (formerly knows as ICMA-RC)
- 401(a) Money Purchase Plan for Full-time general employees
- 3% employee contribution mandatory
- 7% employer match
- Graduated vesting: 20% per year beginning end of year 1 with 100% vesting at the end of year 5
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for All general employees
- City Contribution match up to 2% (Exempt employee only)
- Roth IRA available for employee and spouse
- To see retirement benefits for Winter Park Police and Fire please refer to their webpage:
Equal Opportunity
The City of Winter Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal law related to non-discrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Reasonable Accommodation
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants. Arrangements for special accommodations may be made by contacting Human Resources at 407-599-3653.
E-Verify
The City of Winter Park hires only United States citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All selected applicants are required to complete Section 1 of federal Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) and to provide identification and either proof of United States citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the United States.
In addition, we use E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9 to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records.
The official U.S. E-Verify participation posters for current and prospective employees of their legal rights and protections are available in English or Español.
Veterans Preference
Preference will be provided to qualified veterans and/or their dependents who meet the eligibility requirements set forth by Florida Statute. To be considered for preference, you must indicate on your application and submit a DD 214 form and any service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) for each application submitted prior to the job closing date.
Employee Mission
We are committed to, and take pride in, providing the highest quality services for each other, our residents, business owners and visitors to our city.
Our Core Values
About us
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Contact Information
Human Resources Division
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Communication Core Value
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Understands clearly and quickly when instruction or direction is given.
- Practices attentive and active listening.
- Provides individuals with timely information so that they can make sound decisions.
- Acknowledges and responds to voice and email messages within one business day.
Customer Service Core Value
- Satisfies the expectations and needs of customers, both internally and externally.
- Displays courtesy, sensitivity and respect toward customers, and responds promptly to service requests.
- Explains services clearly.
- Considers the impact on both internal and external customers when taking action and carrying out job responsibilities.
- Takes personal responsibility for resolving service problems brought to their attention.
Diversity & Inclusion Core Value
- Recognizes and values the benefits of differences of people, ideas and cultures.
- Encourages differences as a way to enhance a variety of perspectives.
- Treats each person as an individual by understanding their needs and priorities.
- Promotes equality including refusing to tolerate bias, racism or harassment.
- Welcomes differences in individuals and groups.
Ethics & Compliance Core Value
- Makes decisions and takes actions based on truthfulness, honesty and fairness.
- Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined by the city as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
- Maintains confidentiality.
Innovation Core Value
- Proactively initiates change and improvement.
- Challenges themselves to continually improve existing work practices to meet the needs of residents, business owners, visitors and each other.
- Anticipates change and pursues new or enhanced processes/practices with perseverance and optimism.
- Focuses on practical and purposeful solutions that build value as well as benefit the city.
- Turns ideas into reality with the willingness to take risks by thinking “outside the box.”
Professionalism Core Value
- Thinks carefully about the effects of words, actions, appearance and behavior on others.
- Presents a positive self-image, attitude, commitment and dedication to the city and their coworkers.
- Meets attendance expectations, is punctual, and maintains an appropriate appearance for the job performed.
- Works to develop and maintain positive working relationships, keeps personal distractions to a minimum, and maintains a pleasant attitude.
Safety Core Value
- Follows standard operating procedures, safety work rules, and sound work practices.
- Inspects each work environment and equipment required.
- Stores products and equipment in its proper location to ensure a hazard-free work area.
Teamwork Core Value
- Works with and helps others to accomplish common goals and effectively manages interpersonal relationships in a cooperative, sensitive and collaborative manner.
- Influences and actively participates in a group process or activity to achieve a desired result.
- Treats others with dignity and respect.
- Addresses solutions for issues rather than focusing on disagreements.