Government & Public Sector Jobs in Gainesville, FL (Now Hiring) — 187 open — Page 3

Research Administrator II/III

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$58k–$75k/yr

Mid level

Classification Title: Research Administrator II/III Classification Minimum Requirements: Level II: Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of educa…

Skills: Grant administration, Contract administration, Proposal development, Budget monitoring, Payroll distribution

Neighborhood Planning Coordinator

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$60k–$98k/yr

Mid level

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builde…

Skills: Urban planning, Neighborhood planning, Land use, Zoning, Supervision

SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - REFM - 67013634

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$40k–$44k/yr

Mid level

Requisition No: 881170 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - REFM - 67013634 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67013634 Salary: $1,544.38 - $1,698.82 Biweekly P…

Skills: HVAC maintenance, Refrigeration repair, Electrical troubleshooting, Mechanical systems repair, Blueprint reading

FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - COOK - 67012737 1

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$35k–$38k/yr

Entry level

Requisition No: 883095 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - COOK - 67012737 1 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67012737 Salary: $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly Pos…

Skills: Food preparation, Sanitation, Quality control, Meal tray assembly, Dishwashing

Advanced Linux Infrastructure Platform Engineer

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$98k–$105k/yr

Senior

Classification Title: Infrastructure Platform Engineer IV Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and ei…

Skills: Linux Administration, Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, Python

Background Investigator

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$24/hr–$25/hr

Entry level

Classification Title: Administrative Assistant I Classification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job De…

Skills: Background investigations, Data entry, Record keeping, Compliance, Interviewing

SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - 67012978 1

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$35k–$38k/yr

Entry level

Requisition No: 883094 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - 67012978 1 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67012978 Salary: $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly Post…

Skills: Motor vehicle operation, Janitorial duties, Food service support, Inventory counting, Vehicle maintenance

SOCIAL SERVICES COUNSELOR - 67016466

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$39k–$43k/yr

Entry level

Requisition No: 883073 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: SOCIAL SERVICES COUNSELOR - 67016466 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67016466 Salary: $1,514.10 - $1,665.51 Biweekly Posting Cl…

Skills: Social services, Case management, Advocacy, Record keeping, Problem-solving

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21011131

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

Entry level

Requisition No: 883122 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21011131 Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC Position Number: 21011131 Salary: $70,5…

Skills: Legal representation, Criminal defense, Motion practice, Jury trials, Case analysis

Fiscal Assistant II

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$21/hr–$23/hr

Mid level

Classification Title: Fiscal Assistant II Classification Requirements High school diploma or equivalent and three years of general accounts transaction experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical …

Skills: Accounts transaction, Reconciliation, Travel arrangement, Expense processing, Accounts payable

Police Records Technician

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$19/hr–$29/hr

Entry level

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builde…

Skills: Records management, Clerical work, Data entry, Teletype operations, NCIC/FCIC functions

OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 67970060

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level

Requisition No: 883015 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 67970060 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 67970060 Salary: $37.50 hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2026 Total Com…

Skills: Nursing principles, Emergency nursing care, Basic life support, Patient assessment, Medication administration

FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 67012731

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$37k–$41k/yr

Entry level

Requisition No: 883052 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 67012731 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 67012731 Salary: $1,427.58 - $1,570.34 Biweekly Posting Closin…

Skills: Food service management, Supervision, Sanitation standards, Quality control, Staff training

Assistant Director, Admissions

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$68k–$73k/yr

Mid level

Classification Title: Assistant Director, Admissions Classification Minimum Requirements: Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four …

Skills: Admissions management, Leadership, Staff supervision, Project management, Data analysis

Manager, Administrative Services

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level

Classification Title: Manager, Administrative Services Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and e…

Skills: Leadership, Regulatory compliance, Financial administration, Business office operations, Personnel management

Director of Management & Budget

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$129k–$224k/yr

Senior

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builde…

Skills: Budget planning, Fiscal analysis, Public administration, Strategic planning, Financial reporting

STORES ANALYST - 67012671

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$35k–$38k/yr

Entry level

Requisition No: 882945 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: STORES ANALYST - 67012671 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67012671 Salary: $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly Posting Closing Date:…

Skills: Warehouse operations, Vehicle maintenance, Inventory management, Microsoft Office, Data entry

Director of Communications & Marketing

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

$114k–$192k/yr

Senior

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builde…

Skills: Communications strategy, Marketing strategy, Media relations, Public relations, Crisis communication

Student Financial Aid Coordinator II (Outreach, Training, and Compliance)

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level

Classification Title: Student Financial Aid CRD II Classification Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two ye…

Skills: Financial Aid Counseling, Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, Customer Service, Regulatory Compliance

Federal Work Study - Publicity & Social Media Assistant

Gainesville, Florida, United States · On-site

Entry level

Classification Title: Federal Work Study – Student Assistant Job Description: The School of Theatre + Dance in the College of the Arts seeks a student assistant in the role of Publicity & Social Media Assistant to provid…

Skills: Social media management, Photography, Videography, Graphic design, Marketing

Frequently asked questions

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Gainesville, FL right now?

There are currently 187 open government & public sector positions in Gainesville, FL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Gainesville, FL?

Companies currently hiring include UF Health, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, City of Gainesville, Georgia Department of Revenue, Santa Fe College Business Programs, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Gainesville, FL?

Yes — 9 of the 187 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (6 remote, 3 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Gainesville, FL?

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