​Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get a list of available positions?

How do I apply for a position once I find one I am interested in?

Do I have to submit a separate application for each position I am interested in?

Where do I get a paper application if I do not have an email address?

 Where do I send my completed application?

I do not want to apply for any of the currently posted positions. Can I submit an application so you have it on file for future positions I am interested in?

Where do I send a copy of my DD214 or other documentation for Veteran's Preference?

How long does it take for the hiring process?

Who do I call to schedule an interview?

Will I hear from someone even if I am not selected?

I meet all of the requirements for the positions I have applied for, and I have a lot of experience. Why haven't I been interviewed?

How does Lee County maintain a diverse workforce?

Who is eligible for insurance coverage?

When does the insurance coverage begin?

What does the insurance cost the employees?

<Bookmark>Q: Where can I get a list of available positions?

• A: Visit our Job Vacancy Listing website and scroll to the bottom of the page to see available positions. Click on the title of the position to bring up the complete job description, including responsibilities and requirements. The requirements must be met when you apply in order to be considered for the position.

<Bookmark>Q: How do I apply for a position once I find one I am interested in?

• A: A fully completed application is REQUIRED for all positions you apply for. The preferred way to apply for a position is online. You must have an e-mail address for this process. Once you have read the complete job description for the position you are interested in, click on the word "apply" just above the job description on the right hand side. If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account with a Username and Password. You will then be prompted to start the application process. There is an "Online Application Guide" available on the "Log-In" screen if you need assistance. You may also call us at 239-533-2245, or stop by our office located on the second floor of the City/County Building at 1825 Hendry St., Ft. Myers, FL 33901, and we will be happy to assist you. 

<Bookmark>Q: Do I have to submit a separate application for each position I am interested in?

• A: Yes, you must submit a separate application for each position you are interested in. Please keep in mind, this process is easier when using the online application option. Our online application system requires you to complete the application only once and then it will automatically make a copy of your application to submit to the position you are applying to.

<Bookmark>Q: Where do I get a paper application if I do not have an email address?

• A: You may pick up a paper application at our office located on the second floor of the City County Building at 1825 Hendry St., Ft. Myers, FL 33901. You can also email us at hiring@leegov.com and we can provide you with a PDF version of our application. 
  

<Bookmark>Q: Where do I send my completed application?

• A: You may personally deliver your application to Human Resources, located on the second floor of the City County Building at 1825 Hendry St., Ft. Myers, FL 33901. You may mail your application to Human Resources at PO Box 398, Ft. Myers, FL 33902. You may also fax your application to 239-485-2077. Your application must be received in Human Resources BEFORE the posting closes. If Human Resources does not receive your application BEFORE the posting closes, we will NOT be able to consider you for the position and your application will NOT be processed.

<Bookmark>Q: I do not want to apply for any of the currently posted positions. Can I submit an application so you have it on file for future positions I am interested in?

• A: We will only accept applications for positions that are currently posted.

<Bookmark>Q: Where do I send a copy of my DD214 or other documentation for Veteran's Preference?

• A: You may scan and attach a copy of your Veterans documentation to your online application in the same way you attach a file to an email. You may email a scanned copy to hiring@leegov.com. You may personally deliver your Veterans documentation to Human Resources, located on the second floor of the City County Building at 1825 Hendry St., Ft. Myers, FL 33901. You may mail your Veterans documentation to Human Resources at PO Box 398, Ft. Myers, FL 33902. You may also fax your application to 239-485-2077. Your documentation must be submitted at the time you apply.

<Bookmark>Q: How long does it take for the hiring process?

• A: There is no set timeframe for a decision to be made. The timeframe varies based on many factors such as the number of applications received, the schedule of the hiring manager(s), the date the position becomes vacant, etc.

<Bookmark>Q: Who do I call to schedule an interview?

• A: Each hiring department is responsible for making their own hiring decisions. The hiring department will review all of the applications they receive and then contact all applicants they wish to interview.

<Bookmark>Q: Will I hear from someone even if I am not selected?

• A: All candidates will receive an email from us upon the position officially being filled. If chosen for interview, the hiring department should contact you to provide a status update if not chosen to move forward.
  

<Bookmark>Q: I meet all of the requirements for the positions I have applied for, and I have a lot of experience. Why haven't I been interviewed?

• A: Making a hiring decision is not easy, and with the large number of applications received for our posted positions, making the decision is even more difficult. We urge you to apply for those positions you are interested in and meet the requirements for. 

<Bookmark>Q. How does Lee County maintain a diverse workforce?

• A. Lee County is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Human Resources Department is dedicated to fostering and maintaining a diverse workforce within Lee County Government and its various departments. We do this by monitoring the hiring practices within the organization.

<Bookmark>Q. Who is eligible for insurance coverage?

• A.  All temporary, on-call, or intern positions who are scheduled to work more than 30 hours per week for a duration longer than 90 days will be offered medical insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Temporary positions with a duration longer than 6 months will be offered retirement benefits through the Florida Retirement System.

<Bookmark>Q. When does the insurance coverage begin?

• A. Coverage for new employees is effective on the first of the month following employment.

 <Bookmark>Q. What does the insurance cost the employees?

• A. You can find insurance costs and a Benefits Highlights Guide on our Coverage Highlights and Details page, here.