City of Tampa Interview Questions
& Process
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City of Tampa
Utility Locate Technician
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Group
Interview formats
Behavioral
First, I had to get through Port security to get to the offices. Then, two department heads interviewed me. They asked me questions about my experience. After that, they introduced me to the team, and the team asked me questions too.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an instance of effective leadership you witnessed?
- Can you share an instance of ineffective leadership you witnessed?
City of Tampa
Electrician
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The whole process can be pretty long, sometimes up to 6 months from when they first get the application. The interview happened at the Plant. After it's all done, they'll email you the results about a week later.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you tell me a bit about yourself and your background?
- What's your knowledge of basic electricity?
- What about your experience with industrial electricity?
City of Tampa
Office Support Specialist
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Other
I applied online and was then emailed to come to the building for a test. I took the test with two other people. One person was retesting for the position after taking a leave of absence, and this was their role the previous year. The other person knew the moderator. The test was timed. It started with a 10-minute typing test, followed by a 16-page quiz on clerical abilities. I thought I did well, but I got an email saying I didn't. I felt it was unfair that the person retesting was given extra time after the moderator called time. If I had known that was an option, my test might have had an advantage.
Confirmed questions1 question
- A 16-page test involving putting things in order, proofreading, and a typing test.
City of Tampa
Parking Enforcement Specialist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online way back in March 2016 and got a call for an interview in May 2016. The head of the parking division interviewed me with some basic job questions. The interview ended quickly, and she said she'd be in touch, but I never heard back. Then, in February of this year (2017), I was called for another interview for the same job. I answered the same questions again, and it seemed to go really well. But again, no follow-up. If they contact me again, I won't interview for this position.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In a hostile or dangerous situation, what is your response time for contacting the police?
City of Tampa Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from City of Tampa interview reports.
“In a hostile or dangerous situation, what is your response time for contacting the police?”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in the city of Tampa?”
Read reports →“What's your knowledge of basic electricity?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance of ineffective leadership you witnessed?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance of effective leadership you witnessed?”
Read report →“What is your field of study?”
Read report →“What experience do you have operating 2-cycle equipment?”
Read report →“Could you discuss your knowledge of comprehensive plans?”
Read report →“Have you worked with electrical measurements?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 City of Tampa interview reports.