What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rapid Response Crew Leader position at City of Fort Myers, FL?

Salary : $21.85 Hourly

Location : Fort Myers, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-1218

Department : Code Enforcement

Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 26 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive : NO Level II Screening : NO

Under the general direction of the Code Enforcement Officer Field Supervisor, responsible for planning, scheduling, supervising and directing the work activities of the Rapid Response Team program. Incumbent is expected to exercise relative independence in the day-to-day operations of the Rapid Response Team program.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation :

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Perks and Benefits

Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
13 paid holidays
Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
City-paid life insurance
Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
On-site Gym facility
And much more!

Duties / Responsibilities

Oversee the mowing of vacant lots, and unoccupied structures, including removal of all trash and debris.

Oversee the cleanup of vacant lots, clearing of overgrowth, application of spraying chemicals, and conducting minor demolitions of unsafe structures including porches, decks, sheds and carports.

Oversee the address stenciling program and graffiti removal.

Provides supervision of non-supervisory employee(s) and volunteer groups such as AmeriCorps, Juvenile Arrest and Monitor Unit (JAM).

Maintain records of daily worksheet, lot mow, board-up, stencil, and weed control logs.

Conduct research on vacant lots, including location and contacts for owner / caretaker.

Maintain inventory and supplies, including equipment for the Rapid Response Team program.

Represent Rapid Response Team and City at Code Board, as needed.

Maintain City vehicle and conduct general maintenance on mowing equipment.

Handle citizen complaints as needed.

This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

Knowledge of state and local regulations required for businesses.

Excellent customer service skills.

Skilled in prioritization, organization and time management.

Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

Ability to operate necessary equipment including tractor, laser mower, bobcat, front end loader, truck, trailer, telephone, radio, cell phone, weed eater, chain saw, land clearing equipment and hand tools.

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Ability to understand the organization and operation of the City and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.

Ability to understand, interpret and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to perform under frequent deadlines and / or in response to emergencies.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance or repair related work.

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.

Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.

Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.

Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.

Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

Standing - for sustained periods of time.

Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word

Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.

Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.

Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.

Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.

Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.

Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.

Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.

Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.

Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities / structures.

Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles / heavy equipment.

Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.

Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.

Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily :

Heavy work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Contact with internal and external customers and the general public

Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions.

May be exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of vibration.

May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Full-time regular City employee benefits :

Health Insurance ()

City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

Basic Life Insurance ()

City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.

Optional Vision Insurance ()

Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

Optional Dental Insurance ()

Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

Supplemental Insurance

Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.

Pension Plan (General) Administered by

Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by

401(a) ( )

Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).

Roth IRA ()

Offered through payroll deduction.

Disability ()

Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.

Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)

Paid Holidays

City recognizes 13 holidays which include : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.

Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.

Deferred Compensation Programs () OR ()

Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.

Payroll Direct Deposit

Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.

Employee Assistance Program ()

City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Please note : Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.

Do you currently possess a minimum of a High school diploma or GED AND three years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance or repair related work?

If the answer is Yes to question #1, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n / a".

Do you currently possess a valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license at time of hire?

Required Question

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