Code Enforcement Specialist

Code Enforcement Specialist

Salary

$17.31 - $25.48 Hourly

Location

1500 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

08015LC

Department

D C D Development Svcs

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County is looking for motivated and community-minded individuals to help keep our neighborhoods safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone. As a Code Enforcement Specialist, you'll play a key role in protecting property values, supporting responsible development, and ensuring Lee County remains a great place to live, work, and visit.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems, and helping people understand and follow county rules. If you like being part of a team that makes a real impact every day, this may be the role for you.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Investigate complaints related to zoning, property maintenance, overgrown lots, nuisance accumulation, and unpermitted work.
• Enforce County Land Development Regulations, ordinances, building codes, state laws, and other regulations.
• Meet with residents, property owners, contractors, and businesses to explain violations and guide them toward compliance.
• Prepare and issue warnings, notices of violation, and citations.
• Testify before the Hearing Examiner, County Court, or other legal proceedings when required.
• Attend community meetings to educate and build positive relationships with the public.
• Research property information, including ownership, zoning, legal descriptions, permits, and deeds.
• Document all cases using photos, written reports, computers, and field equipment.
• Follow up on open cases and work with others to resolve violations within required timelines.
• Serve as a liaison between county departments, law enforcement, contractors, and residents.
• Assist with updates to ordinances based on trends or issues seen in the field.
• Work occasional after-hours, weekend, or holiday shifts as needed.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
• One (1) year of experience in code enforcement, construction licensing, zoning, building construction, or another related field with strong public contact.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks such as bending, climbing, and stooping.
• Experience preparing documentation or presenting information in hearings is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM. Some after-hours, weekend, or holiday work may be required.

Why Join Us?

In this role, you'll help protect the health, safety, and appearance of our community-work that truly makes a difference for residents every day. You'll receive competitive pay, strong benefits, supportive leadership, and opportunities for professional development. Most importantly, you'll join a dedicated team that takes pride in serving Lee County.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Employee appreciation and peer recognition programs
• Development and training opportunities

About Community Development & Code Enforcement

The Department of Community Development supports the long-term growth, safety, and quality of life in Lee County. Through services like permitting, planning, zoning, and code enforcement, the department helps guide responsible development and ensures that homes, businesses, and neighborhoods meet county standards.

Code Enforcement plays a key role in maintaining clean, safe, and attractive communities by educating the public, addressing violations, and supporting residents and businesses in understanding county regulations. Our team works every day to protect property values, encourage compliance, and keep Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Learn more at: https://www.leegov.com/dcd

About Lee County

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.

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 Countys 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 whats 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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Do you have a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in code enforcement, construction licensing, zoning, building construction, or a related field involving considerable public contact with a high level of customer service? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your years of experience in investigating and enforcing construction contractor licensing codes, ordinances, and regulations. (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• 3 years or more
• Less than 3 years
• No experience

03

Please indicate your experience with preparation of evidence, affidavits and statements for court proceedings; preparing legal case files and testifying in formal hearings. (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• 3 years or more
• Less than 3 years
• No experience

04

What is your primary strategy for maintaining strong internal and external relationships?

• Regular, clear communication
• Being dependable and following through
• Avoiding conflict altogether
• Only engaging when issues arise

05

When faced with a conflict, which approach do you most often take?

• Remain calm and listen without interrupting
• Explain your perspective firmly and immediately
• Avoid the conversation until emotions settle
• Refer the issue to someone else

06

Do you possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• 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