Employment

Welcome to the Employment web page of the Unified Personnel System's (UPS) Human Resources Department. The UPS philosophy is based on the merit system principles. These principles are the public’s expectations of a system that is efficient, effective, fair, open to all and free from political interference.

The Unified Personnel System is a program of public personnel administration for its members. It has two basic purposes:

• to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified applicants for public service jobs and
  
• to promote efficiency and economy in the public service by hiring and retaining the best qualified persons available for County employment.

Pinellas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer which operates in compliance with Affirmative Action, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and Veterans' Preference per Florida Statute 295.

Employment Links:

• Pinellas County Government Job Opportunities
• Online Employment Application Center
• Class Specifications - view descriptions & associated pay grade information
• Employment & Testing Procedures:
  • How the Application Process Works
    
  • Tips on Testing
    
  • The Written Examinations
    
  • The Supplemental Questionnaire (Unassembled Examination)
    
  • After Your Certification to the Eligible Register
    
• Maps to Testing Facility / HR Offices

Veterans’ Preference:

Veterans' Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 55-7A with respect to Veterans' Preference in appointment, retention and promotion.

• Veterans’ Preference Form

Other information you may need to know: Personnel Rules - All

• Employee Orientation Video
• Personnel Rule 2 - Recruitment, Applications, and Examinations
• Personnel Rule 3 - Eligible Registers, Certification, and Appointment
• Personnel Rule 6 - Promotion
• Personnel Rule 7 - Demotion
• Personnel Rule 8 - Transfer
• Personnel Rule 9 - Position Reclassification
• Personnel Rule 11 - Standard Workweek, Overtime, and Standby
• ID Card Policy
• Viewing of Personnel Files Policy & Procedure
• Employee Emergency Activation Protocol

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