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Technician, Senior Well Inspector

Salary

$24.86 - $31.25 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07862OC

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

03/02/2026

Closing Date

3/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County is looking for detail-oriented and safety-focused team members to help ensure our wells, borings, and related construction projects are built safely and meet local and state standards. In this role, you’ll help protect our community’s water resources by inspecting construction sites, enforcing county ordinances, and supporting responsible water use across Lee County.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems on-site, and wants a stable career in public service that makes a direct impact on our community’s water quality and conservation.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Conduct inspections of water wells, soil borings, elevator shafts, and demolition sites.

• Make sure all work follows Lee County Well Code 23-14 and Florida Administrative Code 40E-3.032.

• Schedule, perform, and document construction inspections across Lee County.

• Review and approve field competency for soil boring and elevator shaft construction and permits.

• Enforce the Water Conservation Ordinance, including investigating issues and issuing citations when needed.

• Assist in enforcing the Landscape Ordinance when required.

• Use tools and equipment to perform field testing and evaluate construction quality.

• Communicate inspection results clearly with contractors, property owners, and the public.

• Identify construction problems, recommend solutions, and help ensure safe, compliant work.

• Apply knowledge of regulations, codes, and terminology related to well drilling and building construction.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We’re Looking For

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED.

• Additional training equal to one year of college in a related field, such as:

• Environmental science or environmental technology

• Construction technology

• Water resources or utility operations

• Geotechnical or drilling support

• Building inspection or code compliance

• Public works or field operations

• Engineering technology

• Natural resources or conservation

• Two (2) years of experience in well construction, inspections, or similar work, such as:

• Water well drilling or well construction

• Soil boring or geotechnical drilling

• Environmental field technician work

• Elevator shaft or foundation construction

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Possess a State of Florida Water Well Contractor’s License or be able to obtain one within twelve (12) months of hire.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Why Join Us?

In this hands-on role, your work helps protect Lee County’s water resources and ensures construction is completed safely and responsibly. You’ll be part of a dependable team with competitive pay, great benefits, and a strong retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most importantly, you’ll help serve and protect our growing community every day.

About the Department

The Lee County Department of Natural Resources works to protect, restore, and manage the county’s water resources and natural systems. Our team focuses on water quality, flood protection, habitat restoration, and responsible use of environmental resources. We oversee a variety of programs related to wetlands, surface and groundwater management, conservation, and environmental permitting.

We are committed to ensuring that development across Lee County is safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible. By supporting sound construction practices and protecting water resources, we help maintain the natural environment and quality of life for residents, visitors, and future generations.

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 (https://www.leegov.com/) .

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

  Do you have a State of Florida Water Well Contractor’s License, or can you get one within 12 months of being hired?

• Yes, I have a State of Florida Water Well Contractor’s License.

• No, I do not have the license, but I can get it within 12 months of being hired.

• No, I do not have the license and cannot get it within 12 months.

  03

  Which areas of training or coursework have you completed? Select all that apply. (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Environmental science or environmental technology

• Water resources or utility systems

• Geotechnical or drilling support

• Engineering technology

• None of the above

  04

  Have you ever performed field inspections for compliance or safety? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• 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

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