Administrative Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4840226) Apply  Administrative Specialist Salary $17.00 - $25.00 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07445LD Department D C D Development Svcs Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Specialist to support the administration of code enforcement processes, contractor licensing, and customer service initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a solid understanding of administrative procedures, and a commitment to providing excellent service to the community. 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 Duties and Responsibilities + Process all documents related to Contractor Licensing and Code Enforcement efficiently and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with Lee County's codes, ordinances, and business practices, while providing courteous and knowledgeable information through various communication channels. + Responsibilities include but are not limited to, invoicing for County cleanup and tag and tow cases, monitoring payments for these invoices, and processing liens and releases with the County Attorney's office. + Serve as a liaison between the County and contracted mowing companies, managing the assignment and processing of the lot mowing list, as well as handling tax deed surplus requests. + Utilize departmental tools to provide accurate information and support internal and external customers, ensuring timely and effective customer service. + Depending on departmental needs, this position may also involve processing a variety of additional tasks related to code enforcement and contractor licensing. Education, Experience, Licensing Minimum Requirements: + Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and one year of experience in customer service, or administration, preferably in code enforcement, contractor licensing, or a closely related field. Preferred Requirements: + Familiarity with code compliance and regulatory procedures. + Strong customer service skills, with experience handling public inquiries and providing knowledgeable responses. Supplemental Information + Strong organizational and multitasking skills. + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. + Proficient in computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint. + Familiarity with office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, and scanners. + High attention to detail and accuracy. The work hours and days for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. 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 is equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, along with one year of experience in customer service, or administration, preferably in code enforcement, contractor licensing, or a closely related field? 02 The work days and hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Are you able to work this schedule? + Yes + No Required Question Employer 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