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Current job listings (updated 8/22/08)

Administrative Intern - Solid Waste Division
Administrative Intern - Wellness
Associate Medical Examiner
Clerical job opportunities
Communications Technician II
Construction Manager
Corrections Officer Trainee
Corrections Officer
Deputy II/Reserve Deputy
Flight Paramedic
Maintenance/Trades/Equipment Operator Opportunities
Purchasing Agent I/II - Working Title: Procurement Analyst I/II
Senior Management & Budget Analyst
Telecommunicator
Treatment Plant Operator
Votran positions (apply only at Votran)

 

Flight Paramedic
Sheriff's Office
(3908D)
Pay Range: $15.64-$24.44/hourly
Posted: 8/15/08
Closes: Open until filled
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED. State of Florida Paramedic certification and one (1) year field experience in an advanced life support (ALS) role. Must possess and retain: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or equivalent and Basic Life Support Certification, DOT Air Medical Crew Core, Curriculum Course Basic Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification. Preferred certification: Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
Status: currently accepting applications

Senior Management & Budget Analyst
Finance & Administrative Services/Management and Budget
(3339B)
Pay Range: $45,038 - $55,500/annually DOQ
Posted: 7/25/08
Closes: Open until filled.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or closely related field, and four (4) years progressively responsible experience in budget preparation and analysis. Must possess active Florida driver’s license. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. The preferred applicant will have progressively responsible experience in a centralized budget office for governmental entity, including written and oral communications skills, research and program evaluation, and supervisory experience.
Status: currently accepting applications

Administrative Intern
Public Works/ Solid Waste
(1000E)
Pay Rate: $8.70/HOUR
Part Time Position 20 Hours per Week
Posted: 7/16/08
Closes: Open until filled.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school. Must be enrolled as a full-time student in college, university or vocational school. A background in environmental studies is preferred. Will assist the Solid Waste Environmental Specialist and Administrative Coordinator with the filing of administrative paperwork, environmental regulation and household hazardous waste data entry, and customer service support functions.
Status: currently accepting applications

Administrative Intern – Wellness
Finance & Administrative Services/Personnel
(1000E)
Pay Rate: $8.70/hour
Part Time Position 20 Hours Per Week
Monday Through Friday Only/No Weekends
Posted: 7/3/08
Closes: Open until filled
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school. Must be enrolled as a full-time student in college, university or vocational school and have CPR certification. Prefer junior or senior level student. Applicant should be majoring in exercise science, physical therapy, physical education, integrated health science, nutrition or related field; have experience working with exercise equipment, and possess strong customer service and computer skills. Duties include assisting with implementation and delivery of wellness programs and special events; may perform comprehensive wellness assessments; will write health articles for newsletter.
Status: currently accepting applications

Associate Medical Examiner
Public Protection/Medical Examiner's Office
1555A
Salary: Negotiable, Depending On Qualifications
Posted: 7/2/08
Closing: Open Until Filled
Volusia County is seeking a board certified forensic pathologist to serve as an Associate Medical Examiner (AME) for District 7. This position also serves as an AME for Seminole County, Florida (District 24), providing services under contract to that district. This position is appointed by the District Medical Examiner (DME), pursuant to Florida Statute and serves at the pleasure of the DME. The AME is a highly responsible position, providing medical examiner services under the supervision of the District Medical Examiner, pursuant to Chapter 406, Florida Statute and Chapter 11G, Florida Administrative Code. In calendar year 2007, the office handled 953 cases from District 7 and District 24. The preferred candidate must have Associate Medical Examiner experience, board certification in forensic pathology, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work effectively with the State Attorney’s Office and a variety of law enforcement agencies as well as the ability to interact with family members and the public in a compassionate and respectful manner.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine; possession of current license to practice medicine in the State of Florida (or obtain Florida medical license by employment date); enrollment in or completion of an accredited forensic pathology training program; board certification in anatomic and forensic pathology (or secure board certification within two years following employment date); and possession of a current Florida driver’s license (or obtain a Florida driver’s license by employment date)
Status: currently accepting applications

Construction Manager
Public Works/Road & Bridge
(2087B)
Pay Range: $47,743 - $75,193/annually
Posted: 7/18/08
Closes: Open until filled.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Industrial Engineering or related field, plus four (4) years progressively responsible experience in construction management. Comparable education, training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. The preferred applicant should have at least five years experience in roadway construction and maintenance projects, strong plan reading skills, governing regulations, permit requirements, project management and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships internally and externally. The applicant should also have experience in bascule bridge operations and maintenance. The applicant must be a highly motivated individual to oversee the organization’s maintenance and construction activities to achieve a cost efficient and regulatory compliant operation.
Status: currently accepting applications

Purchasing Agent I/II -Working Title: Procurement Analyst I/II
Finance & Administrative Services/Purchasing
Pay Range: Purchasing Agent I: $28,260 - $44,508,
Purchasing Agent II - $33,656 - $53,008 / annually
Posted: open
Closes: Open continuous
Minimum qualifications: Purchasing Agent I: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Procurement or related field. Purchasing Agent II: Educational requirements are the same as Purchasing Agent I, plus two years experience as a Purchasing Agent I with the County of Volusia or equivalent experience. A comparable amount of education, training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Experience in government procurement and technology related goods and services is preferred. The preferred applicant will also have experience in the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or the solicitation process of large technology related projects including, but not limited to computer hardware, software, telecommunication equipment and systems, consultants and services.
Status:  accepting applications

Communications Technician II
Finance & Administrative Services/Information Technology
(1159C)
Pay Range: $12.87-$15.19/hourly  DOQ
Posted: 2/15/08
Closes: Open Until Filled
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, and two (2) years experience in telephone system/station installation and maintenance. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. The preferred applicant should have experience using voice and data test equipment, troubleshooting telephone system problems, the ability to use basic office computer software (Word, Excel, and Access) and previous experience working in a local government Information Technology organization. Knowledge of telephone technologies including VoIP telephone systems, PBXs, and telephone station sets, as well as, voice and data wiring systems including fiber optic technologies a plus.
Status: currently reviewing/accepting applications

Treatment Plant Operator II- IV
Public Works, Water Resources & Utilities
(2132G)
Pay Range: $12.62 - $27.15 hourly, DOQ.
Posted: 4/14/08
Closes: Open Continuously
Minimum Qualifications: Level I (Trainee) – Enrollment in a course approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in preparation for the state examination for Class “C” Operator Certification (promotion to Level II upon receipt of certification). Level II - Possession of I class “C” Operators certification issued by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in water or wastewater. Level III - Possession of II class “C” Operators certification issued by FDEP in water and wastewater; OR possession of “B” or class “A” Operators certification issued by FDEP in water or wastewater. Level IV - Possession of dual certification by FDEP in water and wastewater with at least one certification at Class “B” or higher. All levels must have GED or high school diploma and possess a valid Florida driver’s license. The preferred applicant will have R/O (Reverse Osmosis) knowledge.
Status: currently accepting applications

Telecommunicator
Sheriff's Office
(3108F)    
Pay Range:  $11.10 - $19.29/hourly
Closes:  Open Continuously
Specialized shift work in receiving and dispatching messages to emergency personnel. The Sheriff’s Office dispatches 911 calls to Law Enforcement Agencies, Fire Departments, Medical Personnel such as EVAC and Fire Rescue.
Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from high school or possession of GED.  Qualified applicants will be required to pass a computerized assessment test. Selected applicants will undergo a computerized voice stress analysis, drug screening and background investigation.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Upon successful completion of a specified training plan, pay level is increased to $12.81 hourly. Applicants must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts. Possession of NCIC/FCIC certification within 6 months of hire date.
Status: Accepting applications

Supplemental questionnaire may be accessed on our web page here.

Deputy II Pay Range : $15.09 - $23.08/hourly
Reserve Deputy Pay Range: $11.44 - $18.00/hourly
Sheriff's Office
(3150D)
Closes: Open Continuously
Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from high school or completion of the GED and completion of the Minimum Standards Course required by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for police officers. Must meet the qualifications for employment set forth in section 943.13, Florida Statute which includes: At least nineteen (19) years of age; a citizen of the United States; a high school graduate or its equivalent; no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or a false statement; no dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States; fingerprints on file with the employing agency; passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications established by the commission; good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission. Must also possess a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment. Applicants will undergo a polygraph, psychological examination and background investigation. Must successfully complete the Volusia County Sheriff's Office Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP).
NOTE: No Tobacco Use Policy Notice - As a condition of employment, all employees hired shall be non-tobacco users at time of hire and remain tobacco free per “ARTICLE XXXV TOBACCO USE POLICY”.
Status: Accepting applications

Corrections Officer Trainee
Public Protection/Corrections
(3411D)
Pay Range: $12.86 - $20.00/hourly
Closes:  Open Continuously
Minimum qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.  Prior to hire:  Must be 19 years of age. Must have passed a 7-8 level-A TABE test with scores at or above the 10th grade in all areas tested.  Exceptions can be made for those applicants who can show they have completed college level courses equivalent to this testing level.   Applicants must have a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment. Corrections will fund initial training and provide salary to the Corrections Officer Trainee.
NOTE: The TABE and CJ-BAT tests must be taken and passed prior to hire. Individuals are responsible for the fees and for scheduling tests directly with Daytona Beach Community College (386-506-3067). Individuals should forward their test results to the County of Volusia, Personnel Division. (There is provision for waiver of the TABE requirement based upon completion of higher education credits; individuals seeking this exemption should consult with DBCC officials.) Individuals may request reimbursement for the pre-employment TABE and CJ-BAT test fees upon commencing employment with the Corrections Division.
Status: Accepting applications

Corrections Officer
Public Protection/Corrections
(3412D)
Pay Range: $14.23 - $21.82/hourly
Closes: Open Continuously
Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from high school or GED. Must hold current Florida State Certification as a Correctional Officer. A copy of this certification must be submitted with the employment application. Applicants must have a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment.  Will perform responsible corrections officer duties involved in the custody, control, care, and general welfare of inmates detained in the County Correctional Facilities. Click here for more Information on the Corrections Division.
Status: Accepting applications

The following positions do not represent current job vacancies. However, vacancies are anticipated throughout the year and are filled by referring qualified applicants from a standing list of eligible. Applicants MUST complete and send a Supplemental questionnaire. Supplemental questionnaire may be accessed here.

Status: Accepting applications

Maintenance Worker I-III
County Wide
Pay Range: $9.15 - $16.65/hourly
Closes: Open Continuously
Ability to lift heavy objects; to write and read English and to follow oral instructions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Level I: 8th grade education.   
Level II:  One year experience as Maintenance Worker I is required or equivalent. 
Level III: One year experience as Maintenance Worker II is required.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Florida driver license may be required, depending on location of position.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. 

Supplemental questionnaire must be attached to application and may be accessed here.

Equipment Operator I-III
County Wide
Pay Range: $10.08 - $20.27/hourly
Closes: Open Continuously
Minimum Qualifications:
Level I: Completion of the eighth (8th) grade, and at least one (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of moderately heavy trucks or similar equipment. Possession of a valid Florida CDL of a class determined by the division/service center of assignment within 6 months of appointment. 
Level II: Two (2) years related experience.
Level III: Three (3) years related experience.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental questionnaire must be attached to application and may be accessed here.

Trades Worker I-III
County Wide
Pay Range: $10.58 - $23.30/hourly
Closes: Open Continuously
Minimum Qualifications: 
Level I: 8th Grade plus one (1) year building maintenance and repair experience in any one trade.
Level II: Two (2) years of related experience.
Level III:  Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance and repair with ability to operate at the full journey-man level in any one trade.
 (Applicants applying for Trades Worker positions, please supply copies of certifications, licenses, and complete employment history.)

Supplemental questionnaire must be attached to application and may be accessed here.

Clerical Job Opportunities
Countywide
Pay Range: $8.70-$21.27/hourly
Closes: Open Continuously
Applicants applying for Clerical positions are required to attend and pass an assessment test in order to be considered for employment.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of G.E.D.  Additional requirements may be needed for some positions. The general clerical positions are: Accounting Clerk , Accounting Clerk Senior, Accounting Specialist, Assessment Records Specialist I, Assessment Records Specialist II, Claims Clerk, Collections Representative,  Permit Technician,  Elections Specialist I, Elections Specialist II, Elections Specialist III, Inventory Control Specialist, Landfill Attendant, Land Development Assistant, Library Assistant I, Library Assistant II, Library Assistant III, Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, Office Assistant III, Office Assistant IV, Staff Assistant I, Staff Assistant II, Senior Staff Assistant, Social Services Aide, and Revenue Specialist.  Applicants who submit a completed application and questionnaire will be scheduled to take a 100 item multiple-choice written test. Applicants will be notified of test date, location and time by mail. 

Please click here to review the minimum requirements for the clerical positions.

Supplemental questionnaire must be attached to application and may be accessed here.

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