Friday, July 29, 2011

State of Florida Human Resources Website

Check out the State of Florida's Human Resource Center for job listings. To obtain a State of Florida Employment Application, click on the People First logo, click on the Logon button and proceed to the New Users page and “Register” to complete the application. To search vacancies, select location: West, North, Central, or South. If you want to define your search, click on the applicable county for vacancies.
If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration at 1-877-562-7287, or send a State of Florida Employment Application by mail or fax to the following:
People First Staffing Administration
P.O. Box #44058
Jacksonville, FL 32331
Fax: (904) 636-2627
Persons who submit an application via fax, telephonically, or by mail must contact the People First Service Center during their normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST) prior to the application deadline date to answer the position qualifying questions. Applicants who do not answer the position qualifying questions will not be considered for the position.
All State positions/duties are considered “sensitive” and require fingerprinting and background screening as a condition of employment or service. Positions deemed “safety sensitive” require negative drug testing results prior to starting employment. The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, veterans and spouses of veterans may receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Check out the FLORIDA READY TO WORK website!

Florida Ready to Work is an innovative workforce education and economic development program.  The centerpiece of the program is the Florida Ready to Work Credential, a career readiness certificate – signed by Governor Rick Scott – that certifies that a Florida student/jobseeker has the fundamental job skills necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly changing and competitive economy.  Florida Ready to Work is sponsored and funded by the State of Florida.  The program is administered by the Florida Department of Education in partnership with the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation.  The program is being implemented by regional workforce boards, community colleges, high schools, and other workforce development and education partners statewide.