Lee County Board of County Commissioners
Environmental Enforcement Specialist
Lee County Board of County Commissioners, Fort Myers, Florida, us, 33906
Environmental Enforcement Specialist
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Environmental Enforcement Specialist
Salary
$19.50 - $27.21 Hourly
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
07352LC
Department
D C D Development Svcs
Opening Date
11/18/2024
Closing Date
12/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Description
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Benefits
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Questions
Description
Role Overview: This specialized technical position is focused on investigating and enforcing County ordinances.
Key responsibilities include:
+ Field Investigations: Conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with various sections of the Lee County Land Development Code, particularly in investigating possible environmental violations for complex projects.
+ Code Compliance: Enforcing technical site drawings and evaluating consistency with the Code, covering aspects like open space, tree retention, landscaping, protected species, and zoning conditions.
+ Research & Documentation: Researching the permitting history of properties, obtaining development orders and permits, and creating enforcement cases.
Key Skills:
+ Customer Service: High-level customer service skills are crucial due to significant public interaction.
+ Supervision & Review: Work under the direction of the Code Enforcement Manager or their designee, with performance reviewed through conferences, reports, and observations.
Duties and Responsibilities
+ Document all complaints and violations in writing using report forms/computers, photos, and other evidence; resolve issues with complainants and violators when possible. Follow up, record, and report activities until the problem is resolved.
+ Coordinate with other code enforcement officers, county departments, and the public regarding follow-up dispositions of violations.
+ Prepare and process citations (violations, notices) and testify before the Hearing Examiner, County Court, or other legal proceedings having jurisdiction.
Education, Experience, Licensing
Minimum Requirements:
+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in environmental sciences, biology, or a related field involving significant public contact with a high level of customer service.
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Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
Preferred Requirements:
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Familiarity with Southwest Florida ecosystems or experience in environmental permitting.
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Hands-on experience with environmental monitoring, site inspections, and enforcement activities is highly valued.
+
A Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, or a related field.
Supplemental Information
+ Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of County ordinances concerning environmental, landscaping, and zoning regulations, procedures, and land use requirements. Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
+ Enforcement Methods: Proficient in methods and procedures involved in the enforcement of Codes and Ordinances.
+ Ecosystem Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of Southwest Florida ecosystems, including the identification of listed species and habitats.
+ Plant Identification: Ability to identify native and non-native plant species.
+ Customer Service Skills: High-level customer service skills are preferred.
+ Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading and interpreting landscaping and engineering plans and specifications.
+ Field Inspections: Ability to perform field inspections to gather facts through observation and investigation.
+ Legal Documentation: Skilled in preparing evidence, affidavits, and statements for court proceedings. Ability to prepare legal case files and testify at formal hearings.
+ Compliance Achievement: Strong customer service skills to achieve compliance and manage multiple projects or issues simultaneously.
+ Teamwork and Independence: Capable of working independently or collaboratively within a team.
+ Public Interaction: Ability to work effectively with the public, contractors, state agencies, and elected and appointed officials.
+ Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, and to climb, crawl, bend, and stoop as necessary for site inspections.
The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
What makes this opportunity right for you:
At L ee County Government , we look to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and want to make a lasting impact within our community. That's why we offer our employees a premier place to work by providing
competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits , as well as being a participant in a robust
State of Florida pension and investment retirement plans .
Benefits Include:
+ Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options
+ Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
+ Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
+ Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program
+ Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave
+ Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs
+ Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf
Health Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
- Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Medical Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
- Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
- Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
- Short-Term Disability
- Sick Leave Pool
- Flu vaccinations
- Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Financial Savings/Management Programs
- Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
- Employee Leave Benefits
- Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
- Family and Medical Leave
- Military Family & Medical Leave
- Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Could you explain how your education and/or experience meets the qualifications of having a high school diploma or GED, along with at least one year of experience in environmental sciences, biology, or a related field that involves significant public interaction and strong customer service skills?
02
Which of following do you have experience in? (Check all that apply)
+ Environmental Sciences
+ Biology
+ Planning
+ South Florida ecosystems
+ Environmental permitting
+ None of the above
03
Please indicate your experience with preparation of evidence, affidavits and statements for court proceedings; preparing legal case files and testifying in formal hearings.
+ 3 years or more
+ Less than 3 years
+ No Experience
04
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Agency
Lee County Government
Address
P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources
Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
Phone
(239) 533-2245
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email
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Environmental Enforcement Specialist
Salary
$19.50 - $27.21 Hourly
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
07352LC
Department
D C D Development Svcs
Opening Date
11/18/2024
Closing Date
12/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
+
Description
+
Benefits
+
Questions
Description
Role Overview: This specialized technical position is focused on investigating and enforcing County ordinances.
Key responsibilities include:
+ Field Investigations: Conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with various sections of the Lee County Land Development Code, particularly in investigating possible environmental violations for complex projects.
+ Code Compliance: Enforcing technical site drawings and evaluating consistency with the Code, covering aspects like open space, tree retention, landscaping, protected species, and zoning conditions.
+ Research & Documentation: Researching the permitting history of properties, obtaining development orders and permits, and creating enforcement cases.
Key Skills:
+ Customer Service: High-level customer service skills are crucial due to significant public interaction.
+ Supervision & Review: Work under the direction of the Code Enforcement Manager or their designee, with performance reviewed through conferences, reports, and observations.
Duties and Responsibilities
+ Document all complaints and violations in writing using report forms/computers, photos, and other evidence; resolve issues with complainants and violators when possible. Follow up, record, and report activities until the problem is resolved.
+ Coordinate with other code enforcement officers, county departments, and the public regarding follow-up dispositions of violations.
+ Prepare and process citations (violations, notices) and testify before the Hearing Examiner, County Court, or other legal proceedings having jurisdiction.
Education, Experience, Licensing
Minimum Requirements:
+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in environmental sciences, biology, or a related field involving significant public contact with a high level of customer service.
+
Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
Preferred Requirements:
+
Familiarity with Southwest Florida ecosystems or experience in environmental permitting.
+
Hands-on experience with environmental monitoring, site inspections, and enforcement activities is highly valued.
+
A Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, or a related field.
Supplemental Information
+ Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of County ordinances concerning environmental, landscaping, and zoning regulations, procedures, and land use requirements. Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
+ Enforcement Methods: Proficient in methods and procedures involved in the enforcement of Codes and Ordinances.
+ Ecosystem Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of Southwest Florida ecosystems, including the identification of listed species and habitats.
+ Plant Identification: Ability to identify native and non-native plant species.
+ Customer Service Skills: High-level customer service skills are preferred.
+ Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading and interpreting landscaping and engineering plans and specifications.
+ Field Inspections: Ability to perform field inspections to gather facts through observation and investigation.
+ Legal Documentation: Skilled in preparing evidence, affidavits, and statements for court proceedings. Ability to prepare legal case files and testify at formal hearings.
+ Compliance Achievement: Strong customer service skills to achieve compliance and manage multiple projects or issues simultaneously.
+ Teamwork and Independence: Capable of working independently or collaboratively within a team.
+ Public Interaction: Ability to work effectively with the public, contractors, state agencies, and elected and appointed officials.
+ Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, and to climb, crawl, bend, and stoop as necessary for site inspections.
The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
What makes this opportunity right for you:
At L ee County Government , we look to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and want to make a lasting impact within our community. That's why we offer our employees a premier place to work by providing
competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits , as well as being a participant in a robust
State of Florida pension and investment retirement plans .
Benefits Include:
+ Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options
+ Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
+ Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
+ Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program
+ Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave
+ Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs
+ Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf
Health Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
- Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Medical Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
- Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
- Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
- Short-Term Disability
- Sick Leave Pool
- Flu vaccinations
- Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Financial Savings/Management Programs
- Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
- Employee Leave Benefits
- Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
- Family and Medical Leave
- Military Family & Medical Leave
- Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
01
Could you explain how your education and/or experience meets the qualifications of having a high school diploma or GED, along with at least one year of experience in environmental sciences, biology, or a related field that involves significant public interaction and strong customer service skills?
02
Which of following do you have experience in? (Check all that apply)
+ Environmental Sciences
+ Biology
+ Planning
+ South Florida ecosystems
+ Environmental permitting
+ None of the above
03
Please indicate your experience with preparation of evidence, affidavits and statements for court proceedings; preparing legal case files and testifying in formal hearings.
+ 3 years or more
+ Less than 3 years
+ No Experience
04
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Agency
Lee County Government
Address
P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources
Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
Phone
(239) 533-2245
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email