City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee will honor former Mayor John Robert Marks III by naming a building after him at a ceremony on Friday, July 26, at 9:30 a.m. By unanimous vote of the Tallahassee City Commission, the City-owned building located at 408 N. Adams Street will be named for Marks who served as Mayor from February 2003 to November 2014. "As we celebrate our city's bicentennial, how appropriate that we recognize Mayor Marks for his public service and dedication to innovating Tallahassee," Mayor John Dailey said. "He is the longest-serving mayor in Tallahassee's history and, notably, holds the distinction of being the first African American elected to the position." Read more at https://bit.ly/3Lzh6lH

"That Friday morning essentially was just a normal Friday. We begin work at 7. About 7:15, just this tremendous storm rolled in. Three confirmed tornadoes touched down. In a matter of minutes, we went from no issues to over 80,000 customers without power, and it happened in the blink of an eye." On a recent episode of the FCCMA podcast, Mike Crow, Assistant General Manager for Power Delivery for City of Tallahassee Utilities, shared an in-depth account of the recovery efforts following three tornadoes that hit Tallahassee on May 10. Listen in to hear about the detailed storm plan that guided the response, including the rapid mobilization of 433 additional workers and logistical challenges of weather-related recoveries. Mike provides valuable advice on developing comprehensive storm plans and the need for specific roles and responsibilities on a team. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3SmxABj #TalentLivesHere #FLPublicPower #MutualAid #podcast Florida City & County Management Association

Grow your career while serving your community with the City of Tallahassee. Current openings include: 🛠️ Underground Utilities Technician I, II or III 🏢 Planner II ⚡ Power Management Control Engineer 💳 Supervisor - Purchasing/Contracts Learn about these and other City job opportunities at https://bit.ly/3SIWzhu

A devoted team of nearly 4,000 people works daily to ensure local municipal service in Tallahassee is delivered with the exemplary innovation and quality residents expect. Apply to be part of the 2024 Neighborhood Leadership Academy to meet these public servants and hear first-hand what it takes to serve the community. Get details at https://bit.ly/467R7Ly #civicengagement #citizensacademy #lifelonglearning #municipalgovernment

Congrats to the City of Tallahassee Stormwater Management Team, which was awarded the FSA - Florida Stormwater Association 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award for the Market District West Stormwater Facility! This award recognizes the team's dedication, hard work and success in sustainable stormwater management. Congrats, as well, to fellow winners from Sarasota County Government. #TalentLivesHere #stormwater #floridastormwaterassociation

Meet Brandon Paul, currently a hardworking Supervisor of Equipment Service with the City's StarMetro. His journey at StarMetro began in an entry-level position as a bus hostler, where his hard work and positive attitude quickly earned him promotions to team lead and then to his current supervisory role. His story is a testament to the impact of diligence and taking pride in one’s work. Brandon's day-to-day responsibilities at StarMetro are extensive and crucial for the smooth operation of the transit system. His role involves overseeing the maintenance and readiness of the bus fleet, including the critical task of ensuring electric buses are charged and ready for service. His hands-on approach and attention to detail play a significant role in maintaining the high standards of StarMetro’s fleet. Get to know more about Brandon on StarMetro's Facebook page: https://lnkd.in/efR-rDrY #StarMetro50Years #StarMetroShines #EmployeeSpotlight #TalentLivesHere #CareerGrowth #TallahasseeProud

Are you a seasoned customer service professional with supervisory experience? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, apply for our Assistant Director of Customer Operations position. Applications close Friday, July 19. Read the full job description and apply at https://bit.ly/3H1sQf1 #NowHiring #CustomerService #LeadershipOpportunity

Interested in using your professional skills to better our community? Serve on one of the City of Tallahassee's Citizen Advisory Boards! Citizen participation in the daily program and policy development is an important element in providing quality public services to the community. See current vacancies at https://bit.ly/4bkgWcj

Glenn Dodson’s entire career has been centered around development. From his start as a residential contractor to now serving as the City of Tallahassee’s Building Official, Dodson is well versed in development – professional development included. In June, Dodson was elected to serve as President of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF). Read more about Dodson and his plans for the organization in this article. #BuildingOfficial #EmployeeSpotlight #ProfessionalDevelopment

The Office of Economic Vitality, Tallahassee recently hosted a special reception to honor two incredible leaders, including Vanessa Spaulding, Deputy Director of Aviation at the City of Tallahassee's Tallahassee International Airport. Read about the honor in the OEV newsletter at https://bit.ly/4cGakG0 #TalentLivesHere #AviationCareer #Leadership