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GIS Planner

Salary

$27.40 - $34.13 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07570LB

Department

D C D Planning

Opening Date

06/06/2025

Closing Date

6/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County Community Development is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Planner to join our Planning Section. This entry-level position plays a vital role in compiling, maintaining, analyzing, and presenting land use and community development data using the County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and related technologies.

The GIS Planner will support informed decision-making and public engagement by transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and compelling visual narratives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about planning, data analysis, and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ GIS & Data Management: Assist in collecting, maintaining, validating, and implementing land use data using Geographic Information System (GIS) and internal databases.

+ Case Review Coordination: Ensure required legal reviews are completed accurately and consistently for all DCD case types.

+ Public & Staff Assistance: Provide technical assistance and information to staff and the public.

+ Administrative Tasks: Perform routine office tasks, including data entry and file management.

+ Visual & Written Reports: Prepare written reports, graphics, maps, charts, tables, and other visuals.

+ Public Engagement: Attend public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Education and Experience: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree in Planning, Geography/GIS, or related degree, and two years of technical planning, engineering, development review, or closely related experience.

Supplemental Information

+ Analytical skills: Ability to independently conduct statistical and analytical analysis and apply findings to identify practical solutions to vaguely defined, complex planning issues.

+ Technical proficiency: Proficient use of computer software (including Word, Excel, Access, and GIS) with strong attention to detail regarding format and content.

+ Communication skills: Strong writing skills; ability to effectively present planning data and information to a variety of audiences.

+ Multitasking ability: Ability to manage several projects/issues simultaneously.

+ Teamwork and independence: Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

+ Regulatory knowledge: Ability to research, interpret, and apply local, state, and federal regulations.

*Candidates who reach the interview stage may be required to provide a writing sample for this position.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Which of the following best describes your level of experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

+ None

+ less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ more than 4 years

02

Which of the following are you proficient in? (Check all that apply).

+ Microsoft Word

+ Microsoft Excel

+ Microsoft Outlook

+ Microsoft PowerPoint

+ Microsoft Access

+ Arcade

03

The work days and hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Are you able to work this schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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