Working at Okeechobee County
We are a resource for current employees and those seeking employment with Okeechobee County Government.
- Veteran's Preference will be given to eligible veterans or their spouses.
- Okeechobee County is a drug-free work environment.
Human Resources staff is committed to assist employees in enhancing their performance and achieving excellence in public service. We maintain a fulfilling work environment by promoting professional and personal development, career advancement, and competitive job benefits.
Okeechobee County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability.
A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members.
Okeechobee County BOCC is pleased to offer eligible employees several benefits options, including medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement, paid annual leave, seniority, workers compensation, social security insurance benefits and payments, and more!
Paid Holidays (11 days per year)
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving (2)
- Christmas Day and the day after Christmas (2)
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the Friday before will be observed. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. The County Administrator is authorized to change the observation schedule of holidays falling on weekends.
Vacation Leave
Years Of Eligible Service
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Vacation Days Per Year
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Less than 1 Years
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5 |
1 - 10 Years
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12
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After 10 Years
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21
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Sick Leave
Sick Leave with pay shall be accrued at a rate of one (1) working day (8hrs) for each month of service, twelve (12) days a year. There maximum amount of sick leave an employee may accumulate is 240 hrs.
Other Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Plans
Employee Health Clinic
Life Insurance
Vacation and Sick Leave
Jury Duty or Witness Leave
Bereavement Leave
State of Florida Retirement (FRS)
Employee Recognition
Okeechobee County values the hard work and dedication of every employee and has developed quarterly Service Awards to recognize employment longevity and the Board will host an annual employee luncheon recognizing the departments and many talents of our employees. These employee recognitions provide the Board of County Commission an opportunity to thank its employees who exemplify our core values and have made significant contributions to the mission of Okeechobee County.
