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Salary: $24.86 - $52.12 Hourly Location : Fort Myers, FL Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 07476LC Department: D C D Development Svcs Opening Date: 03/18/2025 Closing Date: 4/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Description Join our Accela Admin Team! The expected hiring range is $ 26.00 - $44.00 hourly. Lee County Community Development Department is seeking a talented Front End Developer to join our dynamic team. Under the direction of a team leader or supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the county's record management software and integrated applications, which includes writing custom JavaScript code and SQL database statements. You will also provide team oversight, guidance, and technical expertise on assigned projects, as well as collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet our organizational and customer needs. 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 Updates configurations for the Permitting/Record Management Software using built-in software tools, SQL database statements, JavaScript automation scripting, event handling, and other third-party administrative tools. Writes efficient, readable, and reusable JavaScript code for the Permitting/Record Management Software and related components. Develops and maintains libraries of custom JavaScript code for future use. Provides team oversight, guidance, and technical expertise on assigned projects, including but not limited to scripting, reporting, and other advanced design techniques or program development, through training, mentoring, and coaching. Performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties involving requirement analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, administration, and processes in support of the Permitting/Record Management Software (Accela) and related components (i.e. ProjectDox, Selectron, Accela Citizen Access, etc.). Prepares and performs business unit system integration and tests in support of solutions. Acts as liaison between the departments, vendors, Lee County IT, and other stakeholders in the resolution of issues and in the planning, designing, and building of enhancements to the systems to ensure timely outcomes, while escalating decisions to a higher authority as required. Assists with developing detailed project plans, documenting processes/enhancements, and communicating project status to the appropriate persons/departments. Researches, identifies, and documents business requirements and solutions for complex problems with the goal of automating as much of the process as possible. Assists with the completion of activities/tasks as needed to support the team. Performs additional duties as assigned. Education, Experience, Licensing Minimum Qualifications: Education: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma or GED. Experience: Four years of database management, systems maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, user support, and/or problem diagnosis and resolution is required. Technical Skills: Proficiency in software development concepts, including Object-Oriented Design, JavaScript (or an equivalent programming language), version control (e.g., Git), and debugging, with a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, SQL, and system applications such as informational or record management systems. Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Crystal Reporting/SSRS. Knowledge of API development or User Interface experience. Knowledge of the Accela Civic Platform. Knowledge of permitting, planning, zoning, or development services processes. Experience with project management, or process creation and implementation. Supplemental Information Proficient in software applications, including Microsoft Office. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent analytical and reporting skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills for both internal and external customers. Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form. Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Ability to work independently and in team settings. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with accuracy. The workdays and hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 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 To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: 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 have a combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and four years of related experience in database management, systems maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, user support, and/or problem diagnosis and resolution? Yes No 02 Please explain how your background meets the qualifications for this role. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A". 03 Please describe your experience with JavaScript or a similar programming language? If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A". 04 Please describe your experience with API development and user interface design. If this does not apply to you, please respond with "N/A". Required Question Lee County, FL

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