Individuals with disabilities, who are seeking reasonable accommodation with County employment applications, examinations, or interviews, including sign language translation, may call the Office of Reasonable Accommodation at (305) 375-5876 for assistance. Text telephone (TTY) users should call (305) 375-5645 or use the Florida Relay Center at 711.
Applications/Public Records
In accordance with Florida law, any paperwork related to conducting official business with the government is a public record. Employment applications fall under the definition of a public record, which means that applications to the County are available for review upon request.
Section 119.011(1), of the Florida Statutes defines public records as "all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency."
Commercial Driver License
As a condition of employment, applicants considered for positions that require a commercial driver's license (CDL) must sign a release to authorize former employers to provide Miami-Dade County information regarding:
controlled substance test results
alcohol test results of 0.04 or higher
refusals to be tested for alcohol/controlled substances
Applicants whose histories indicate that in the last two years they tested positive for a controlled substance; had an alcohol test results of 0.04 or higher or refused to be tested will be required to submit proof of:
subsequent negative test results
evaluation by a substance abuse professional
rehabilitation
Pre-employment
Offers for employment with Miami-Dade County are contingent upon:
Pre-employment Physical Prospective employees are required to undergo a pre-employment physical which includes a drug and alcohol use and misuse screening. The examination will be performed at no cost to you by health care providers associated with the Mount Sinai Medical Center. Your appointment to see them will be scheduled by the hiring department.
Fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check Miami-Dade County conducts pre-employment background checks that include fingerprint searches of criminal record databases maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Your fingerprints will be taken in the Miami-Dade County New Hire Center and transmitted electronically to FDLE. Your appointment with the New Hire Center will be scheduled by the hiring department.
Selective Service Registration
The Military Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 453.) requires that men ages 18 through 25 register with the Selective Service. Additional information is available from The Selective Service System, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Arlington, VA 22209-2425. They can also be reached at (703) 605-4100 or www.sss.gov.
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.29 requires that all men who are selected for employment with Miami-Dade County provide proof of registration in the service. Proof must be submitted within 90 days of employment. Registration with the Federal Selective Service System is a condition of continued employment.
Veterans Preference
Preference is given to qualified veterans or their spouses in filling vacant positions following state law requirements. Veteran's preference does not apply to certain exempt positions, such as department heads.
Proof of Eligibility for Veterans If you are claiming veterans’ preference, each time you apply for a job, you must: provide the required information in the Veterans' Preference section of the employment application, prove eligibility, and request the preference within the specified time period.
Copies of your documents must be received by Human Resources within three calendar days (four, if Monday is a legal holiday) of the recruitment’s closing date. Documents that arrive after the deadline will not be accepted. Documents may be submitted in one of the following manners: via U.S. mail; hand-delivered by the applicant or representative; attached to an email or via facsimile. Copies should be marked to show the job posting number and classification for which you are claiming preference.
Documents may be hand-delivered to: Miami-Dade County, Employment Customer Service Center, 140 West Flagler Street, Suite 105, Miami, FL 33128-1906
Documents may be mailed to: Miami-Dade County, Human Resources, Personnel Services Division, 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 2020, Miami, FL 33128-1906
Documents may be sent via facsimile to (305) 679-7545
Please note that veterans’ preference will not be awarded unless the documentation is complete and received on a timely basis. Do not submit originals as documents cannot be returned. TOP
Veteran’s Preference Categories Veterans must select one of the following categories:
A veteran with a compensable service-connected disability who is eligible for or receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension under public laws administered by the Veterans' Affairs and/or Department of Defense, or
The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of a total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured in the line of duty by a hostile force, or forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power, or
A veteran of any war who has served at least one day during a wartime period and was subsequently discharged from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions. Active duty for training does not fulfill this requirement. Effective July 1, 2007, a veteran who served honorably who has not met the criteria for the award of a campaign or expeditionary medal for service in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, qualifies for preference in appointment. The Service dates are defined as follows:
Operation Enduring Freedom-October 7, 2001 to present
Operation Iraqi Freedom-March 19, 2003 to present, or
The unremarried widow or widower of a veteran who died of a service-connected injury or disability, or
A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge or expeditionary medal has been authorized; including any Armed Forces. TOP
Wartime periods as defined by law include:
World War II - From December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 Korean Conflict - From June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 Vietnam Era - From February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War - From August 2, 1990 to January 2, 1992 Operation Enduring Freedom-October 7, 2001 to present Operation Iraqi Freedom-March 19, 2003 to present Such other wartime periods as may be added by state law
Summary of Changes effective July 1, 2007
Preference eligibility no longer expires upon appointment of the eligible person to a position with the state or any position or any political subdivision in the state.
Persons who were previously ineligible for preference because they held or are currently holding a job with a public employer are now eligible to use their veterans' preference again with all employers covered by law.
Persons who were previously ineligible for preference because they did not serve during an eligible wartime period may now be eligible for veterans' preference if they served during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Documentation substantiating your claim (Form DD -214 member 4 copy)
or
Letter from the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
or
Department of Defense indicating service-connected disability must be received by Human Resources within three calendar days (four calendar days if Monday is a legal holiday) after the job posting close date through one of the following methods:
In person: at the Employment Customer Service Center, 140 West Flagler Street, Suite # 105, Miami, FL
U.S. mail: Human Resources, Personnel Services Division, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2020, Miami, FL 33128. TOP
Veterans’ Preference Documentation Depending upon the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming, the following documentation may suffice:
Veteran – Form DD-214 (member 4) or military discharge papers (or equivalent certification from the VA) listing military status, dates of service and discharge type and campaign and expeditionary medals awarded
Disabled Veteran – Form DD-214 (member 4) or military discharge papers (or equivalent certification from the DVA) listing military status, dates of service, discharge type and campaign and expeditionary medals awarded; documents from the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) or the Division of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) certifying to the existence of a compensable service disability dated within the year
Spouse of Disabled Veteran – Form DD-214 (member 4) or military discharge papers (or equivalent certification from the VA) listing military status, dates of service and discharge type. Certification from the DVA that the veteran is totally and permanently disabled
Evidence of marriage to the veteran and a statement that he/she is still married to him/her when applying for employment
Proof that the disabled veteran cannot qualify for employment because of the service-connected disability
Spouse of Veteran Missing in Action, Captured or Forcibly Detained – A document from the DVA certifying that the person on active duty is listed as missing in action, captured in the line of duty, or forcibly detained/interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power
Evidence of marriage to the veteran and a statement that he/she is married to the person in active duty when applying for employment
Spouse of Deceased Veteran - Document from the DOD or DVA certifying the service-connected death of the veteran
Evidence of marriage and a statement that the widow or widower has not remarried
Promotional Provisions for County Employees Miami-Dade County employees who leave their employment to serve in the armed forces may be eligible for veteran's preference for promotion upon their return to the civilian workforce. To be eligible for preferential treatment pursuant to this paragraph, the veteran must have had an honorable discharge from the armed forces and be reinstated as a county employee within the time frame prescribed to their respective military tours.TOP
World War II - From December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
