Leon County Government

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the annual Excellence in Volunteer Management Training Series, taking place March 19-21, 2025, at the Leon County Office of Resources Stewardship (ORS), 1907 S. Monroe Street. Volunteers will learn practical tools to strengthen volunteer engagement, improve program efficiency, and enhance leadership skills. Continental breakfast will be served daily. Sign up ends tomorrow Friday, March 14. To register, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/VMTS.

Leon County juniors and seniors, your real-world experience awaits! Earn school credit and a paycheck while gaining hands-on experience in a skilled career field with the Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship Program. Apply for the Fall 2025 semester by Monday, March 31, at https://lnkd.in/eXVzWuuD.

This week's #WOWWednesday is Monica Dacko, Facilities Operations Technician III. Monica has been with the County for nearly a year, and in that time she has taken the lead on an evolving adjustment to the Work Order system to monitor, analyze, and manage vendor contracts for custodial services across all County buildings. In short, she is helping to set the consistent and effective standard of "clean" for all County facilities. Monica's favorite aspect of her work with the County is feeling appreciated and supported by other County employees. "We are a small and wholesome community of people," she said. "I enjoy going between all the buildings and becoming familiar with so many corners of our organization." Outside of work, Monica is an avid Minecraft player and spends most weekends playing in creative mode and coding large sections of the map. She also enjoys houseplant shopping and husbandry, baking challenging recipes like Tiramisu or Cheesecake from scratch, and attempting to get outdoors while fighting the temptation of TV and movie streaming platforms that make staying in so easy! Monica, your hard work and dedication have been a great addition to the County. Thank you for all your work!

Did you know that Leon Works Expo is open to businesses in Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla and surrounding counties? Meet more than 500 area high school students who are interested in learning about career opportunities in the skilled workforce. Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/LeonWorks to sign up as an exhibitor for the 2025 Leon Works Expo on Friday, April 25, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Exhibitor registration is open now through Friday, April 11. #LeonWorks #CommunityPartners #BeAMentor #CareerExploration

Starting Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a northbound lane closure of Pedrick Road between Jackson Gap and Crosswinds Drive. The closure is for sidewalk, curb, and gutter installations.

Leon County is looking for dedicated community members who are committed to delivering results, exceeding expectations, and being responsible stewards of public resources. New positions this week are: Solid Waste Operator Sr. Crew Chief Maintenance & Construction Learn more about joining our award-winning team at LeonCountyFL.gov/Jobs. People Focused. Performance Driven.

Leon County is now accepting applications for the Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship Program for the Fall 2025 semester. Applications are due Monday, March 31. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eARsngVg.

This week, Leon County employees took part in an engaging Snake Safety Training hosted by our Risk Management Division! Led by Emily Brann with the Leon County Sheriff's Office, attendees learned how to identify Florida’s venomous snake species, what to do when encountering a snake in the wild, and the vital role these reptiles play in our ecosystem. Participants even had the opportunity to see a non-venomous snake.

Leon County juniors & seniors, learn about skilled careers through the Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship Program! Gain hands-on training, earn school credit, & get paid. Apply for the Fall 2025 semester by March 31, 2025, at https://lnkd.in/eXVzWuuD.

This week, our #WOWWednesday is Colleen Bostic, a Senior Administrative Associate celebrating 34 years with Leon County this month! In her time as a County employee, Colleen has contributed to many programs and projects, such as enhancing security and facility access, managing parking infrastructure, streamlining records management, updating work order processes, training staff, and so much more. "If there’s a process, system, or question, I’m happy to help!" she said. Colleen has previously served on the Leon County Safety Committee and is also a certified Florida State Notary. Her favorite part about working at Leon County is her co-workers, who are like family, and the work she gets to do with other agencies in Leon County. "If you’ve ever stepped into a County building, Colleen has helped keep it running. From HR processes to maintenance requests and security systems to record management, she’s made County operations more efficient, safe, and accessible," said Operations Specialist Christina Roach. Outside of work, Colleen enjoys taking jeep rides and weekend trips with her daughter Caitlin. She loves visiting family and friends, reading, watching movies, walking with her rescue dog, Wagner. Thank you so much, Colleen, for your tremendous years of service and heartfelt dedication to your work!