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Assistant City Attorney III - Real Estate
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$120,962.81 - $224,336.94 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Legal Services
- Real Estate
Lead Facilities Worker - Sanitation Operations
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$24.36 - $37.76 Hourly
- Full Time
- Facilities Management
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
Police Supply Specialist
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$41,118.27 - $63,748.26 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Purchasing and Warehouse
Financial Administrator - Public Works
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$69,302.27 - $107,424.51 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Public Works
Project Manager II - Engineering
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$85,379.21 - $132,344.16 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Project Management
Administrative Assistant (Zoning and Landscaping)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$50,667.14 - $78,534.56 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Grounds and Landscaping Services
Pool Lifeguard
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$37,050.42 - $57,414.86 Annually
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Safety
Recreation Camp Director (Part-Time)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$17.92 - $26.94 Hourly
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Parks and Recreation
Police Teletype Operator (Shiftwork Required - Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$19.77 - $30.65 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Digital Evidence Specialist
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$50,667.14 - $78,534.56 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Psychologist
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$94,757.52 - $146,886.48 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
- Public Safety
Senior Construction Worker (Police)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$50,667.14 - $78,534.56 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Safety
Assistant City Attorney II - Ligitation
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$105,207.85 - $163,037.26 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Legal Services
Beach Lifeguard (Part-time, Weekends, Holidays)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$21.95 - $34.01 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire Inspector I
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$66,206.40 - $102,148.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Fire and EMS
Electro Technician ($8,000 Hiring Bonus) - Prospect Lake Clean Water Center
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$27.03 - $41.91 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Engineering
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
HVAC Technician
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$53,414.40 - $87,172.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Utilities
Employee Relations Manager
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$105,207.85 - $163,037.26 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Human Resources and Personnel
Project Manager II - Public Works Utility Modeling
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$85,379.21 - $132,344.16 Annually
- Full Time
- Project Management
- Public Works
- Utilities
Electrician
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$27.03 - $41.91 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Paramedic/Firefighter (48 Hour Workweek)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$72,508.80 - $106,329.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
- Public Health
Survey Operations Supervisor
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$69,302.27 - $107,424.51 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- GIS and Surveying
Senior Utilities Serviceworker (Water Distribution Level 3 License Required)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$24.36 - $37.76 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Works
- Regulatory and Licensing
- Utilities
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Recreation Lifeguard I
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
$17.35 - $25.95 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Safety
Museum Registrar
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Nova Southeastern University
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Aviation FP&A Lead: Margin, Forecasting & Growth
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- GA Telesis
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Agent
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Swissport International
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Security Specialist - Level I
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- American Heritage Schools
- Full Time
- Public Safety
FLL - Ramp Agent
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Swissport International AG
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
FT Unarmed Corporate Security Agent (FT.LA)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- L4 Security and Consulting Group, LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Safety & Security Officer
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- CoralTree Hospitality
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer Waterfront Luxury Hotel
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Hilton. For The Stay
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Marine Technician
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Marine Industries Association of South Florida
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Mobile Marine Repair Technician - Flexible Hours & ESOP
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Marine Industries Association of South Florida
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Confidential Clearance Security Officer
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Nation Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Marine Interdiction Agent Recruitment Webinar - May 19th
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Dispatcher
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Meritum Energy Holdings
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Armed Transit Protection Officer
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Aus
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Confidential Clearance Required
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Nation Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Mid-Atlantic Marine Territory Growth Manager
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- West Marine
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Overnight Safety & Security Lead - Luxury Resort
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Pier Sixty-Six
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Resort Security Officer: Patrol, Respond, Investigate
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- The Seagate Hotel, Golf & Beach Club, Autograph Collection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Overnight Safety & Security Officer - Luxury Resort
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- CoralTree Hospitality
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Safety & Security Officer Overnight
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Pier Sixty-Six
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Dispatcher
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- S.O.S. Mobile Tire
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Surveillance Agent
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Marshall Investigative Group
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Officer
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Omni Hotels
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Gate House Security Officer
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- ST. MORITZ SECURITY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Ramp Agent position PART TIME $20.13/hr
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Part-Time Ramp Agent
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Dispatcher
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Inktel
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Wheelchair Dispatcher - FLL Airport
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- PrimeFlight Aviation Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Agent
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Swissport
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Experienced Security SpecialistFt. Lauderdale, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Overnight Loss Prevention Officer Part-time
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Marriott
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Overnight Gate House Security Officer
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Platinum Group Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Dispatcher
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- National Express LLC
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Security Officer - BHN - Pool
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- BROWARD HEALTH
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- City Of Santa Fe Springs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Flex Security Officer for one site
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Platinum Group Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Dispatcher
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- SkyHop Global
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Temporary Museum Preparator
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Nova Southeastern University
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
FLL - Ramp Agent
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Swissport International AG
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Vulnerable Adult Protection Investigator
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- STATE OF FLORIDA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Reserve Perioperative Nurse
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Assistant City Attorney III - Real Estate
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States
- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Aug 20, 2026
- $120,962.81 - $224,336.94 Annually - Full Time
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

Join us in Fort Lauderdale, where career aspirations meet boundless opportunities in a city brimming with excitement and promise. As an employee of the City of Fort Lauderdale, you'll become part of a dynamic team dedicated to serving our vibrant community while enjoying the countless perks of living in a tropical paradise. Imagine waking up to warm sunshine and ocean breezes before heading to work in one of the most picturesque cities in the United States. As an employee of the City of Fort Lauderdale, you'll not only thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment but also benefit from a wealth of professional development opportunities and competitive compensation packages. Whether you're passionate about public service, urban planning, technology, or environmental sustainability, there's a fulfilling career path waiting for you here. Beyond the workplace, Fort Lauderdale offers an unparalleled lifestyle that seamlessly blends work and play. With world-renowned beaches just moments away from your office and a vibrant cultural scene encompassing art galleries, museums, and entertainment venues, you'll find endless opportunities to unwind and recharge after a day's work. Join us in Fort Lauderdale, where every day is an adventure, and your career aspirations can flourish in a city that truly has it all. We’re the city you’ll never want to leave.
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- $120,962.81 - $224,336.94 Annually
- Full Time
- Aug 20, 2026
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to serve as Assistant City Attorney III (Real Estate) within the Office of the City Attorney.

Why Join the City of Fort Lauderdale’s City Attorney’s Office?
The City Attorney's Office is a dynamic, boutique law office representing one of Florida's premier municipalities. Our highly respected legal team advises City leadership on complex and innovative matters involving land use, redevelopment, municipal governance, and commercial real estate while serving a vibrant and growing coastal community.

As Assistant City Attorney III (Real Estate), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the City's future by providing legal counsel on high-profile commercial real estate transactions, redevelopment initiatives, and other transformative public projects. Working directly with executive leadership, and senior staff, you will have the opportunity to influence significant projects that leave a lasting impact on the community while collaborating with an exceptional team of experienced municipal attorneys.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position serves as lead counsel on a broad range of sophisticated real estate and land development matters involving municipal operations and policy. The successful candidate will provide legal advice and representation on complex commercial real estate transactions, acquisitions and dispositions of property, development agreements, construction-related matters, public-private partnerships, easements, leasing, title issues, and other matters affecting the City's extensive real estate portfolio.

This position works closely with City leadership, including the City Manager's Office, Development Services, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Utilities, Engineering, and other departments on high-profile projects that shape the future of the City.

The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial real estate attorney with exceptional legal judgment, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex, high-value transactions from inception through closing.

Experience with P3 development transactions is highly valued.

This position serves at the pleasure of the City Attorney and is an at-will, non-classified, Management Category I position located in Fort Lauderdale.

Management Category I benefits include ten (10) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $390/month.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

The following duties are illustrative and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Provides legal advice to the City Manager, executive leadership, boards, committees, and City departments regarding complex real estate and land use matters.
Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and interprets complex legal documents including purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, easements, restrictive covenants, leases, licenses, declarations, interlocal agreements, public-private partnership agreements, and construction-related contracts.
Represents the City in negotiations involving commercial real estate transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
Advises City departments regarding commercial leasing, title matters, due diligence, financing documents, closing issues, and property management matters.
Supports major capital improvement and redevelopment initiatives involving public infrastructure and municipal facilities.
Reviews legal issues involving zoning, planning, development approvals, platting, permitting, rights-of-way, utilities, and related municipal matters.
Performs legal research and prepares written legal opinions and memoranda.
Attends City Commission meetings, board meetings, workshops, public hearings, and other meetings as assigned.
Collaborates effectively with inside and outside counsel, consultants, developers, title companies, governmental agencies, and private stakeholders.
Keeps current with changes in Florida law affecting municipal government, real estate, construction, procurement, and land development.
Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.A minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal experience practicing real estate law.Extensive experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, easements, development agreements, and related transactional matters.Experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated commercial contracts and legal documents.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs . (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/ )

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience representing municipalities, counties, or other governmental entities or advising public agencies on municipal law matters.Experience with public-private partnerships (P3).Experience with rights-of-way, utilities, land use, zoning, and development regulations.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com 9am to 9pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com .

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

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Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

Join us in Fort Lauderdale, where career aspirations meet boundless opportunities in a city brimming with excitement and promise. As an employee of the City of Fort Lauderdale, you'll become part of a dynamic team dedicated to serving our vibrant community while enjoying the countless perks of living in a tropical paradise.

Imagine waking up to warm sunshine and ocean breezes before heading to work in one of the most picturesque cities in the United States. As an employee of the City of Fort Lauderdale, you'll not only thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment but also benefit from a wealth of professional development opportunities and competitive compensation packages. Whether you're passionate about public service, urban planning, technology, or environmental sustainability, there's a fulfilling career path waiting for you here.

Beyond the workplace, Fort Lauderdale offers an unparalleled lifestyle that seamlessly blends work and play. With world-renowned beaches just moments away from your office and a vibrant cultural scene encompassing art galleries, museums, and entertainment venues, you'll find endless opportunities to unwind and recharge after a day's work. Join us in Fort Lauderdale, where every day is an adventure, and your career aspirations can flourish in a city that truly has it all. We’re the city you’ll never want to leave.
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
- https://www.fortlauderdale.gov
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Assistant City Attorney III - Real Estate

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