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1. What are your hours of operation?

The Human Resources Department’s general office hours of operation are from Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. Our offices are closed on the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• President’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran’s Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The day after Thanksgiving Day
• The day before Christmas Day
• Christmas Day

2. How can I find out about job openings?

• Job openings are posted on the City of Sebastian’s bulletin board located in the lobby at
  1225 Main Street
  Sebastian, FL 32958
• Our 24-hour automated job hot-line
• The City of Sebastian’s Government Channel
• Newspaper classifieds
• City of Sebastian’s website

3. Do I have to be a resident of the City of Sebastian to apply for employment?

No. You do not have to be a resident to apply for a position with the City. However, it is important to note that if you are out of state, some positions may require you to possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

4. When can I submit an employment application?

You may submit an employment application when the City is actively recruiting and there is an opening or position vacancy.

5. Can the information I submit on the application remain private?

The City of Sebastian is a public entity. Employment applications as well as many other documents are subject to public disclosure. Under the Florida Public Records Act, the City of Sebastian cannot guarantee the privacy of information contained in your employment application.

6. Can you explain your interview process?

On the day of your interview, you will sit before a panel conducting a structured selection process, which may include practical, job-related exercises, as well as interview questions. An impartial monitor assigned from the Human Resources Department will sit in on all interviews. When a candidate has been selected, the applicant will be notified by phone followed by a conditional offer letter by mail. Depending on the position, the applicant will go through a series of tests, which will include a criminal background check, a Driver’s License check, a pre-employment physical, a drug test and a final review of the applicant’s application. 

If the applicant is applying for a Police Officer’s position, the process is slightly different.

7. Does the City have a Labor Union?

Yes. CWA Local 3180 - Communications Workers of America represents Full-time and regular part-timers. PBA - Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. represents sworn Police personnel.

8. How often is an employee paid?

The City has a bi-weekly payroll for all of its employees.

9. What Benefits does the City provide to its employees?

The City of Sebastian provides an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to:

• 2019 to 2020 City of Sebastian’s Benefit Booklet (PDF)
• ICMA Retirement Plan (457 and Roth)
• Dental Care (Base Plan or Buy-up Plan)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Incentive Pay based on Education/Training
• Life Insurance
• Medical Care with a HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)
  • Teledoc
• Pension either through the CWA (Union), ICMA (Exempt employees) Police
• Sick, Vacation, Personal and Holiday Pay
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Uniforms and Equipment provided
• Vision Care

For more information, see the section on Benefits or call the Human Resources Department at 772-388-8222.

10. Does the City Offer Volunteer Opportunities?

The City of Sebastian welcomes those that want to volunteer for the City.  A volunteer is an individual who gives of their own free will and contributes their talents, time and service to a program without pay. Citizens can volunteer with City Hall, in a clerical nature, the Police Department or by becoming a City Board or Committee Member.