Each open-competitive appointment to a permanent position shall be subject to a probationary period of one year. Each promotional appointment shall be subject to a six-month probationary period. However, applicants in Management Category I, II, and III may be provided reimbursement in accordance with City Policy. An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. The following explanation of benefits applies to employees in permanent positions.
Some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit.
Accrued six leave in excess of specified amounts may be converted to cash or vacation leave in accordance with the Personnel Rules or Collective Bargaining Agreements. The City of Fort Lauderdale observes nine regular holidays plus three personal holidays a year and such other days as the City Commission may designate. When a holiday falls on Saturday, the immediately preceding Friday shall be declared a holiday, and when a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be declared a holiday for City employees. The City program includes retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Employees are eligible for salary increases within their appropriate salary range based on their performance.