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Environmental Enforcement Specialist

Salary

$20.47 - $28.57 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07732LC

Department

D C D Development Svcs

Opening Date

11/04/2025

Closing Date

11/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This specialized technical role involves investigating and enforcing County ordinances. This position is responsible for conducting field investigations and ensuring compliance with various sections of the Lee County Land Development Code. This includes conducting site inspections to investigate possible environmental violations for a range of complex projects. Enforce technical site drawings, evaluate consistency and compliance with the Code, including open space, tree retention, landscaping, protected species, and zoning conditions. This role also involves researching the permitting history of properties, obtaining development orders and permits, and creating enforcement cases. Significant public contact is required, so high level customer service skills are essential. Work will be under the direction of the Code Enforcement Manager or their designee, who will review your work 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

+ 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.

+ Experience with South Florida Ecosystems or environmental permitting is preferred.

+ A Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, or a related field is strongly preferred.

+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

+ High level customer service skills are preferred.

+ Knowledge of County ordinances regarding environmental, landscaping and zoning regulations, procedures, and land use requirements. Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

+ Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in the enforcement of Codes and Ordinances.

+ Thorough knowledge of Southwest Florida ecosystems, including the identification of listed species and habitats.

+ Ability to identify native and non-native plant species.

+ Ability to read and interpret landscaping and engineering plans and specifications.

+ Ability to perform field inspections to determine facts through observation and investigation.

+ Knowledge of preparing evidence, affidavits, and statements for court proceedings. Prepare legal case files and testify at formal hearings.

+ Ability to achieve compliance using excellent customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple projects or issues simultaneously.

+ Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

+ Ability to work effectively with the public, contractors, state agencies, elected and appointed officials.

+ Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

+ Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions; ability to climb, crawl, bend, and stoop as necessary to inspect sites.

+ Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 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

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of experience do you have in environmental sciences, biology, or a related field?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3–5 years

+ More than 5 years

03

Which of the following skills or experiences do you possess? (Select all that apply. Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Conducting field investigations for environmental or zoning compliance

+ Knowledge of Lee County Land Development Code or similar ordinances

+ Experience preparing legal case files, citations, or affidavits

+ Testifying before a hearing examiner, county court, or similar body

+ Using computers and software to document complaints, violations, and inspections

+ High-level customer service experience

04

The work days and hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm. 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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