Working at Okeechobee County BOCC

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, competitive job benefits, and a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace equity.

Okeechobee County promotes equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age or disability, gender, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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.

Contact:

Mrs. Lisa Ridley
Human Resource and Risk Management Director
304 NW 2nd Street, Room 103
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Office: (863) 763-6441 ext. 4
Fax: (863) 763-0118
Email: lridley@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Ms. Laura Mejia
Administrative Assistant
304 NW 2nd Street, Room 103
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Office: (863) 763-6441 ext. 2112
Fax: (863) 763-0118
Email:  lmejia@okeechobeecountyfl.gov