Job Opportunities


If you are looking to work in an environment where your skills and abilities can be utilized and challenged, where you can contribute to moving the business forward and where you can make a difference every day, then we want to hear from you. Be a part of our success.

To search our jobs database, click the link below that best describes you:

 Recruiting Firefighters!

Please join us at West Palm Beach Fire Station #5, located at 700 North Congress Ave., on any of the following dates; July 10th, 17th, 24th, or 31st 2024, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. to learn more about this exciting opportunity.  Please see the link below for additional information.

The City of West Palm Beach will be accepting applications for Firefighters beginning July 1, 2024, with a closing date of August 2, 2024.  Come join our team!

WPBFD Recruitment Flyer 2024

WPBFD Job App Workshop 2024

 Applicants Have Rights under Federal Employment Laws

Competitive Salaries

The City of West Palm Beach is a municipality where performers blossom and operational excellence is a hallmark. To maintain and build its stellar workforce, the City is strongly committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries that are at, or above, the regional market, and superior comprehensive health and retirement benefits. To ensure we attract the finest candidates, the City implemented implement a new salary structure on October 1, 2023 in which all non-public safety pay ranges and minimum starting salaries will increase by 7%.  Additionally, all City positions, including on-call and part-time positions, have a minimum hourly starting salary of $17.00 per hour, or higher. More than 50 different pay grade positions were upgraded to ensure they are the most competitive in the municipal job market.

Health Benefits 

The City offers quality healthcare insurance to eligible employees that work 30+ hours per week. These benefits, provided by Cigna Health Care are available for eligible employees, their dependents, and/or registered domestic partners. Coverage will be effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

If you already have an online account with Cigna Health Care, you may log on at Cigna Health Care. Please note that changes in health insurance benefits may not be reflected on this website. Call Human Resources at (561) 494-1000 if you have questions.

Benefits

The City of West Palm Beach provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package which includes city-paid health, dental, life, & vision insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and eleven paid holidays. Learn more about benefits.

CitySTART Employee Orientation

The City “rolls out the red carpet” to welcome our newest team members. As a new City employee, you will attend CitySTART Employee Orientation at City Hall to learn our culture, policies, procedures, benefits, training opportunities, and more. In addition, your orientation experience will continue at your department where you will receive a tour, meet your co-workers, learn about your job, and more.

Volunteering and Internships

If you are generous enough to donate your time to help the city, we welcome you! The city has numerous opportunities for you to contribute and serve your community.

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