Administrative Specialist, Senior

Salary: $28.85 - $35.00 Hourly
Location : 10500 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 08045OB
Department: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
Lee County is seeking a dependable and organized Administrative Specialist, Senior, to join our Solid Waste Department.
In this role, you will provide essential administrative and office support to help keep the department running smoothly. You will assist staff with paperwork, records, scheduling, payroll entry, and day-to-day tasks that ensure efficient operations. Your work will support the team and help maintain clear, accurate documentation across the department.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed office work, communicates well, and takes pride in being reliable and organized.

Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do

• Offer information and answer general questions from employees
• Perform payroll duties in Kronos, including checking timesheets for errors, entering payroll data, tracking sick/vacation time, and creating reports
• Assist new employees with completing required paperwork
• Review, verify, and process administrative forms submitted by staff
• Provide support to office personnel regarding procedures and software programs
• Coordinate the purchase of hardware and software for department staff
• Create and maintain databases and reports, and assist with public records research
• Maintain and update components of the Solid Waste intranet webpage
• Scan and electronically file documents and records
• Attend committee and staff meetings, take notes, and prepare detailed meeting minutes
• Prepare travel documentation such as registrations, flights, and hotel reservations
• Answer a multi-line phone system, assist walk-ins, distribute mail, coordinate meetings, reserve conference rooms, and support daily office operations, including data entry, filing, typing, mailing, copying, scanning, and report preparation
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed
• Assist staff with developing training materials and conduct training when required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Licensing
What We're Looking For

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field
• One (1) year of clerical, administrative, or office support experience
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple tasks, and work independently
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Skills and Qualities

• College degree or post-secondary vocational coursework
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience using Word, Excel, Smartsheet, and Kronos
• Ability to research information and prepare clear reports
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with frequent interruptions
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, customers, and vendors by email, phone, and text
• Positive attitude and strong customer-service skills

Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Why Join Us?

This role allows you to support an essential county department while helping daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will work with a supportive team, build strong administrative skills, and play an important part in serving Lee County residents.

About the Department

The Lee County Solid Waste Department provides safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible waste and recycling services for our community. The department manages collection, disposal, recycling, household chemical waste, and long-term sustainability programs that help protect our natural resources. Solid Waste works closely with residents, businesses, and local partners to keep Lee County clean, efficient, and environmentally responsible.

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 .


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.
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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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What is your highest level of education completed? (Be sure to include this experience in the Education section of your application.)

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD

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How much clerical, administrative, or office support experience do you have? (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

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How would you rate your experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)? (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Beginner• Can create simple documents• Make small changes to text• Open and save files• Print documents
• Intermediate• Can format documents and tables• Use columns, graphics, and basic templates• Sort or organize information• Paste tables from Excel into Word
• Advanced• Create complex documents• Use mail merge• Build templates• Use styles, advanced formatting, and detailed Excel functions
• None of the above

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Are you able to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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