New State Website Lists 3,800 Available Oil Spill Jobs

June 18, 2010

If you area Florida resident looking for an oil spill recover job, a new website launched Thursday might provide the opportunity you are seeking.

Gov. Charlie Crist unveiled the new website www.floridagulfrecoveryjobs.com that currently lists over 3,500 oil spill response and recovery effort jobs. The site is a dedicated portal through Florida’s official online job bank, the Employ Florida Marketplace.

“Immediate access to recovery-related job openings provides Floridians the opportunity to help our state while supporting their families and communities,” said Governor Crist. “Our beautiful Sunshine State remains open for business, and Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs is the latest example of our coordinated efforts to ensure preparedness and strengthen our economy.”

Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs is a joint venture of the Agency for Workforce Innovation and Workforce Florida Inc., in partnership with the state’s 24 Regional Workforce Boards — including the local Workforce Escarosa. Designed as an online “one-stop shop” for job seekers and employers, the website allows job seekers to access available positions, which are verified by the local Regional Workforce Boards, as employers post them. Floridians can also call 1-877-362-5034 to learn more about available jobs related to response and recovery efforts.

“Our top priority is getting Floridians back to work and ensuring Florida’s business climate continues to flourish,” said Chris Hart IV, president/CEO of Workforce Florida Inc. and interim director of the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development. “Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs is a key component of the state’s response to the oil spill, providing Florida’s job seekers access to a wide array of employment opportunities and its businesses with a ready and willing talent pool.”

Some response and recovery jobs will require special training, for which job seekers may receive a stipend. More than 2,400 workers have already been trained and are eligible to begin filling these positions, including 302 who are already participating in Florida’s recovery efforts. Information about required training is also available at www.floridagulfrecoveryjobs.com. Additionally, job seekers are encouraged to visit one of the 93 local One-Stop Career Centers for information about these and other employment opportunities in their communities.

In the North Escambia area, Escarosa Career Centers are located at 8120 North Century Boulevard in Century, 3670-A North L Street in Pensacola and 5723 Highway 90 in Milton.

Comments

3 Responses to “New State Website Lists 3,800 Available Oil Spill Jobs”

  1. Michael Bean on July 8th, 2010 10:55 am

    A map would be nice or a zip code

  2. Michael Bean on July 8th, 2010 10:53 am

    This site does not clearly list how to apply for a job

  3. william paret on June 19th, 2010 7:07 pm

    this is a great service you people are helping our economy

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