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    Can you make more money in Miami Beach or Key West? Let’s compare some public jobs

    By Miami Herald Archives,

    1 day ago

    Want to work in paradise?

    Miami Beach and Key West offer public sector jobs. But which city pays more for commensurate positions?

    Let’s take a look:

    Key West

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    The San Carlos Institute on Duval Street hosts cultural events. Susana Bellido/Miami Herald File

    Assistant city attorney II

    Description: This is highly responsible, professional legal work providing legal analysis and advice to the City Attorney, City Commissioners, the City’s Administrative Staff and various City boards, and committees. Responsibilities will vary depending on the departments to which the attorney is assigned and depending on the needs of the office and skills of the candidate. The ACA II position is generally geared towards land use, including planning and historic preservation.

    Salary: $110,000-$140,000

    Lifeguard

    Description: Responsible for operating the pool and facility in a safe manner at all times. To recognize and eliminate or minimize potentially dangerous situation, emphasis on prevention.

    Salary: $40,664

    Police officer

    Description: Service to the public and the protection of life and property through enforcement of the laws and ordinances.

    Salary: $65,767

    Procurement manager

    Description: Responsible for a variety of technical tasks in the procurement process for the city of Key West, including the administration of the competitive bidding process, the administration of citywide contracts, the development and administration of city purchasing policies and practices, and the oversight of accounts payable.

    Salary: $80,274 to $104,356

    Miami Beach

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    Entrance to Miami Beach sign City of Miami Beach/Miami Herald file

    Assistant city attorney II

    Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for the prosecution of criminal violations of the City’s code of ordinances before the County Court in and for Miami-Dade County Florida. Additionally, the successful candidate will also conduct legal research and writing on constitutional issues arising from existing and proposed criminal legislation and will be responsible for drafting appellate briefs and appearing in the appellate court to defend the City’s criminal ordinances.

    Salary: $2,764.66 to $4,522.26 biweekly

    Lifeguard

    Description: General lifesaving work in the preservation of safety and order at an assigned station on a public beach.

    Salary: $20.80 to $31.01 Hourly

    Police officer

    Description: General police functions in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property and apprehension of criminal offenders, through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the maintenance of community order through the performance of numerous human services, as well as providing general information and assistance to the public.

    Salary: $2,299.51 to $3,398.43 Biweekly

    Procurement director

    Description: Responsible for directing and supervising operations of the Procurement Division. Emphasis is on planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of buyers and clerical employees engaged in the purchase of various commodities and services for use by the City.

    Salary: $4,806.81 to $8,526.07 biweekly

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