Employment Opportunities
Available Positions
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER III
This position provides senior-level project management activities, resource management for various types of projects for Port Tampa Bay’s Environmental Department.
SR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
The position performs licensed professional engineering, and project management, for a wide variety of project types. Performs managerial and administrative duties related to all phases of major construction including engineering, permitting, procurement, and project management in support of Port Tampa Bays 100+ Million annual Capitol Budget.
These projects help drive economic growth through job creation and lowering prices of goods to local business and community at large.
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR AND MAPPER
The position performs senior level professional land surveying duties requiring licensure by the Florida Board of Professional Land Surveyors and Mappers. Also involves supervisory duties of field staff.
ENGINEERING INSPECTOR
This position is for an engineering inspector in the Engineering Department. The position ensures the integrity, safety, and compliance of port infrastructure and projects through field inspections, documentation, and collaboration with project teams.
Port Operations
Summary of Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage with access to a wide network of providers. Includes preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, and mental health support. Employees may choose between a high deductible/HSA plan and a predictable plan (preferred provider) with United Healthcare. The cost of this benefit is shared between the employee and the Port.
- Dental Insurance: Coverage for preventive, basic, and major dental services. Employes may choose between Cigna Dental or Dental Decisions. The Port will cover the full cost of one dental plan.
- Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses.
- Wellness Program: Incentives for fitness activities and wellness challenges.
Financial Benefits
- 457(b) Retirement Plan: Company matches up to 2.5%.
- Florida Retirement System (FRS): This is a state-sponsored retirement plan for public employees in Florida. All Port Tampa Bay employees are mandatory members of FRS. Both the employee and the Port share the cost of contributing toward this benefit.
- Life Insurance: Two basic coverage plans at no cost to employee, with option to purchase supplemental coverage.
- Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to employee to protect their income.
- Supplemental AFLAC Insurance: Provides supplemental insurance for individuals to help pay benefits their major medical insurance doesn’t cover. Paid for by employee.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Vacation: vacation days based on years of service.
- Sick Leave: 8 days per year.
- Holidays: 10 paid holidays annually.
- Floating Holidays: 2 paid floating holidays annually.
- Newborn Leave: 40 hours of paid leave for the birth or adoption of child.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work and/or compressed work weeks for eligible positions.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential counseling, legal, and financial advice for employees and their family.
Learning & Development
- Tuition Reimbursement: Educational reimbursement program aimed to improve productivity and increase efficiency of employees in their particular employment position by acquiring supplemental education for skills directly related to their job duties with PTB.
- Training Programs: Access to workshops, courses, and certifications.
Additional Benefits
- Employee Events: Annual social and team-building events.
- Recognition Programs: Awards and incentives for length of service and/or for significant contributions to the organization.
Resources
Right To Work
PTB Internship Program
PTB provides a comprehensive internship program that emphasizes education and community involvement. This program gives college students the opportunity for work/learning experience; enhances awareness in educational arenas of Port Tampa Bay business activities, security/operations, and supports postsecondary education. Internships are available to college program students without regard to race, creed, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, handicap, marital status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
The number of available internships per semester will be determined by the ability of PTB to provide programs and resources.
