Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering, business administration or related ?eld and ?ve years of progressively responsible computer support services (hardware, software and network) experience, including online network system analysis and design experience, and experience managing Windows Server infrastructure, including physical and virtual environments, which must include three years of supervisory/administrative responsibilities and three years project management experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Must successfully obtain the FDLE Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification within six (6) months of employment or upon assignment that requires access to the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment, with re-certification required every two years. This is a FDLE certification. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Must successfully pass a Level 2 background check as speci?ed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, completed by the Court Services Department. Position Summary This is highly responsible administrative and managerial work directing and coordinating the network division of the County's Information & Telecommunications Services Department.An employee assigned to this classification is directly responsible for  designing, implementing, enforcing security, and maintaining the county’s enterprise infrastructure network and systems .  Work is directed and reviewed by a higher-level supervisor  through conferences, reports and observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors and employees; determines work procedures and prepares work schedules; issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and reviews work for exactness, neatness, and conformance with departmental and County policies and procedures. Recommends personnel actions such as new hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary procedures. Prepares and conducts regular and special employee performance reviews. Prepares and conducts work related training for subordinate employees. Leads, mentors, and works closely with Network Division staff and other departmental technical support teams. Establishes and maintains network and systems standards to support enterprise-wide users, data center environments, directories, and security. Responds to needs and questions of users  of the County’s network systems  concerning their access to resources on the network and the operation of various software programs on premises or remote sites and/or in an external cloud . Remains current with user and enterprise system software and hardware requirements and technology trends. Recommends and monitors the establishment and implementation of standard operating procedures within the Network Division. Monitors and administers the  County’s  network  and systems. Ensures proper network and systems log to maintain current performance metrics. Meets with a variety of users to determine information processing needs and recommends alternative solutions to existing and anticipated problems. Manages systems computer processing and  memory storage capacity and  usage  enterprise  network print ers  and network technical resources. Collaborate s with IT leadership to support strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, and compliance reporting. Oversees contract negotiations and procurement tasks and follows County’s acquisition guidelines. Plans, designs, deploys, and maintains computer networks and systems including cloud-based infrastructures and services. Enforces systems least-privilege access, encryption policies, audit trails, data retention, immutability, e-Discovery support, and prepare audit evidence. Monitors network performance and proactively addresses issues related to latency, outages, or capacity needs. Ensures network systems security by implementing best practices, monitoring threats, and maintaining compliance policies. Manages backup processes, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for network infrastructure. Performs annual revisions to the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Documents network configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions. Supports enterprise projects requiring network expertise, such as new office openings or system migrations. Oversees email services, including email archiving and experience using data classification systems. Ensures compliance with federal/state cybersecurity and technology standards such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), or agency-specific requirements. Maintains network reliability for mission-critical services, including emergency operations, public safety systems, and interagency communications. Implements security controls, conducts risk assessments, and coordinates response to security incidents. Oversees the effective and timely response to Public Records requests that include emails, files, and County-owned cell phone records. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough  technical  knowledge of  large- scale , complex multi-user  enterprise  networks  and  systems  including ;  Planning, designing, deploying, and maintaining computer networks and systems including cloud-based infrastructures and services. Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of information sciences as related to large, complex multi-user network systems. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of administration and organization including general budgeting, accounting and personnel techniques and management principles and practices. Ability to supervise and organize the work of staff, enforce disciplinary procedures, coach and counsel staff and effectively appraise employee's performance. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the preparation of written reports and memoranda. Ability to develop long and short-range goals and ensure they are properly implemented. Ability to conduct business meetings. Ability to effectively manage multiple, concurrent complex  large-scale technology projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department directors, fellow employees, constitutionals, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Supplemental Information Desired experience and certification:  Experience with enterprise disaster recovery strategies and systems (on-site, remote, and cloud-based). Experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise storage systems, Storage Area Network/Network Attached Storage (SAN/NAS). Experience using monitoring and network management tools. Experience with security systems to protect County network infrastructure from threats such as ransomware and zero-day vulnerabilities. Florida Certified Public Technology Manager (CPTM) or/and Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM) or Florida Certified Government Chief Information Officer or equivalent management certifications are desired. Additional technical certifications are desired in the areas of Windows Server Administration, central storage administration, enterprise disaster recovery systems (and virtual server infrastructure or any equivalent certification). Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Cloud Certificate, and Google Cloud Digital Leader An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Requires completion of the eighth grade; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.  Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.   Position Summary This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled work performing a variety of routine, non-machine tasks in maintaining County roads, bridges and right-of-ways throughout the County. Employees assigned to this classification are responsible for the satisfactory performance of manual labor, which may be of a heavy nature, but does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience to do an effective job. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Performs a variety of maintenance work not requiring specialized knowledge and skill; sprays and trims foliage; cuts grass and weeds with hand tools and mowers; operates various types of small gasoline powered equipment; assists in planting trees and shrubbery ; and trims hedges and rakes leaves. Digs, spreads, and levels dirt and gravel, using pick and shovel. Lifts, carries, and holds building materials, tools, and supplies. Cleans tools, equipment, materials, and work areas. Mixes, pours, and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials using hand tools. Joins, wraps, and seals sections of pipe. Assists skilled workers in a variety of unskilled tasks; mixes concrete with shovel, using prescribed amounts of sand, cement and water; chops walls and makes openings for repair and reconstruction work. Clears ditches; digs ditches with shovels, builds retaining walls, places sandbags; clears brush from roadside; sweeps walks; removes refuse and paper from grounds. Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks and vans; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes or equipment and large bulky objects. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Some knowledge of simple tools used in maintenance and construction. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to operate simple machinery. Sufficient physical strength and agility to do heavy manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Hiring Range:  $22.8815 to $30.8900 per hour. Starting pay will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity. Completion of high school or equivalent, and two years' experience in the field of automotive mechanics, of which one year of experience must have been in diesel mechanics; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license by date of employment and obtain a State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's license with an "X" endorsement within six months of employment and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Must possess Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) certification on air conditioning repair and recycling within three months of the date of employment. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is a skilled mechanical and technical position in the Department of Public Works, Office of Fleet Management. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, overhauling and maintaining a wide variety of fleet vehicles and equipment, with minimal supervision. Work is assigned by, and performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed at various stages and upon completion. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.  Exudes a positive customer service focus.  Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Diagnoses, repairs, and rebuilds components of fire and rescue vehicles and apparatus, automotive, light, medium and heavy trucks, trailers, road construction light and heavy equipment, waste management heavy equipment and plant equipment. Performs preventative maintenance as required on all vehicles and equipment. Performs field service work as required, utilizing field service trucks and equipment. Uses all shop equipment such as brake lathe, valve machine, metal lathe, welder, oxygen/acetylene torch, electronic engine control diagnostic equipment, charging system analyzer, metal break and shear, and assorted power and hand tools. Performs metal fabrication and repairs as needed. Performs minor body work and painting as needed. Assists Fleet Maintenance Supervisor with the training of Fleet Management personnel and other areas as needed. Prepares records and reports on work accomplished. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.  Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: The examples listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment used in automotive, truck and heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Considerable knowledge of the occupational operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive, truck and heavy equipment. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for vehicle maintenance and repair. Highly skilled in maintaining, diagnosing, repairing and rebuilding a wide variety of autos, light and heavy trucks and construction equipment. Highly skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments of the trade. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, as well as to communicate in writing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places; is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of shelter medicine or veterinary clinic experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.  As a condition of employment incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/ prerequisites to handle controlled substances and successfully pass the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course, valid in the State of Florida, within six (6) months of the date of hire. Successful completion of a state-certified Veterinary Technician program may substitute for the required experience. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is responsible technical work providing professional and humane care to animals in the custody of the County Animal Shelter. This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of animal care duties including assisting a veterinarian in medicine and surgery, feeding and watering animals,  routine cleaning and disinfection and administering humane euthanasia for population management. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Assists veterinary staff in preparation, handling, monitoring, recovery, and post-operative care of surgical patients with a potential caseload of over 15 patients a day.   Handles and restrains companion and exotic animals for intake and veterinary examinations. Administers a variety of medications and vaccinations via a number of different routes. Performs venipuncture and laboratory testing in-house for companion and exotic animals. Bathes, shaves, clips, and grooms animals as needed. Cleans and disinfects animal kennels and facilities, medical and surgical areas and equipment as necessary. Performs humane euthanasia of designated animals in accordance with department policy, applicable laws and regulations, and best practices. Updates animal records in shelter management software to ensure efficient shelter operation. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the proper care and handling of companion animals; including those that are aggressive, hostile, sick and/or injured. Knowledge of humane euthanasia procedures. Knowledge of basic laboratory testing, sample collection, and venipuncture.   Knowledge of companion animal anesthesia, including intubation (emergency and non-emergency), administration of injectable and inhalant induction agents, intraoperative monitoring, and recovery management. Knowledge of basic medical triage, emergency procedures, and medical management/support of in-house patients.   Knowledge of radiographic techniques and positioning. Ability to administer vaccinations, parasite preventatives, and medications (oral, topical, and injectable). Ability to perform lab tests and operate related equipment. Ability to assist with animal surgeries, monitor animals following surgical procedures, and perform humane euthanasia when necessary. Ability to deal effectively with the public and co-workers, especially during emotional or stressful situations. Ability to educate the public about spay/neuter, vaccination, heartworm prevention, return to field of community cats, and other medical issues/diseases that affect shelter patients. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain accurate and complete medical records and input data into shelter management software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk, talk, or hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.