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ABOUT US

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.
The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.
The City of Tallahassee’s workforce is our community’s lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

MAJOR FUNCTION:

The City of Tallahassee’s Underground Utilities & Public Infrastructure (UUPI) team is looking for an experienced training professional to design, lead, and deliver technical and safety training programs across all UUPI divisions. This is a professional, high-impact role where you’ll work directly with field crews, plant operators, and supervisors, helping them build the skills, knowledge, and confidence to stay safe, stay compliant, and excel in serving our community.

MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in education, occupational safety, engineering, environmental science, public administration, or a closely related field; and
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in training development and delivery within water, wastewater, public infrastructure, or a closely related utility environment. Of this, at least two years must include professional or technical experience in conducting training, teaching, or managing safety programs in the utilities, environmental, or industrial safety and health fields.

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• At least five years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or operation of water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, or related public infrastructure systems; and
• At least two years of professional or technical experience in conducting training, teaching, or managing safety programs in the utilities, environmental, or industrial safety and health fields.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have and maintain a valid Class E Florida Driver’s License (or equivalent) as a condition of continued employment.
• Individuals in this classification are considered essential during emergency and storm situations and must be able to work 16 hours per day for extended periods of time and may be required to be away from their families.
  NOTE: Candidates holding a Florida DEP Level III Water Distribution System License and/or a FWPCOA Wastewater Collection System Operator Class C certification may be given preference.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $24.18 - $65.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In perso

• Develop and manage training programs that build employee skills, ensure compliance, and promote workplace safety.
• Support UUPI career progression programs and partner with leadership to align training with operational goals.
• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in classrooms, in the field, and virtually tailored to diverse learning styles and job functions.
• Track certifications and CEUs, keeping programs current with industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies.
• Serve as a resource on technical and safety questions for infrastructure projects and daily operations.
• Represent UUPI on training committees and continuously improve programs through feedback, data, and best practices.