What are the highest-paying public jobs in the Florida Keys? List of $90,000 salaries
Life in the Keys can be expensive, although higher salaries in Monroe County may help compensate for the higher cost living.
Monroe and Key West have dozens open government positions, many of which could reach salaries of more than $90,000 a year.
Here are some of the public sector job openings in the Keys with the highest listed salaries:
Monroe County
The county career page lists the following jobs with salaries in the $90,000 range:
Librarian
Description: The primary function of this position is to provide professional librarianship both in an assigned branch, and more importantly, system-wide. A Librarian will provide professional level leadership within their branch. They will be assigned system-wide oversight of projects, programs or area of specialty such as Adult Services, Access Services, Outreach, Programming, Youth Services, Collection Development, etc. These system-wide assignments may change over time to match department need and staff strengths.
Salary range: $57,088.45 to $91,341.51 a year
Location: Key West or Marathon
Fleet Mechanic Generator Technician
Description: The primary function of this position is to be responsible for maintenance, inspection and repair of County’s vehicles, emergency power generators, automated fuel facilities and Fleet related specialty equipment. (May act as garage Supervisory Lead Mechanic during their absence).
Salary range: $34.65 to $55.44 an hour
Location: Marathon
Inspector/Plans Examiner, Building & Permitting
Description: The primary function of this position is to inspect structural and non-structural construction for conformance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes in keeping with Monroe County’s mission, vision, and values; as well as perform building plan review for compliance with the Florida Building Code and Monroe County Code for permitting.
Salary range: $32.69 to $52.30 an hour
Location: Marathon/Key Largo
Mechanic Generator Technician
Description: The primary function of this position is to be responsible for maintenance, inspection and repair of County’s vehicles, emergency power generators, automated fuel facilities and Fleet related specialty equipment. (May act as garage Supervisory Lead Mechanic during their absence).
Salary range: $34.65 to $55.44 an hour
Location: Key West
Senior Coordinator Planning Commission
Description: The primary function of this position is to serve as official liaison to the Planning Commission, Development Review Committee and the Hearing Officer and handle all administrative duties relating to same. In addition, will process BOCC agenda items prior to and after consideration. Also, maintains department’s official files.
Salary range: $29.09 to $46.55 an hour
Location: Marathon
Network Engineer
Description: Performs network engineering, setup, configuration, installation, upgrades, advanced troubleshooting, and preventative/remedial maintenance for enterprise routing and switching environments, virtual private networking (VPN), firewalls, voice communications infrastructure/systems (including Voice Over IP), and wireless networking and monitoring systems. Manages technology projects in accordance with project management best practices.
Salary range: $76,397.22 to $122,235.55 a year
Location: Key West, Marathon or Key Largo
Division Chief- Training
Description: Under the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief, coordinates, manages and directs administrative activities of the Fire Department. This position is third in command of the Fire Department and has the ranking responsibility, authority, and accountability for all of the department’s programs, with all authority and responsibilities of the Deputy Fire Chief when assigned in his/her absence. Establishes policies, sets goals and objectives, creates, and monitors budget and serves as liaison between the department and the community. Assists and directs the day-to-day activities of the fire department assigned responsibilities. Ordinary assignments are carried out in accordance with established department policy, procedures, and guidelines. Employees in this position work with considerable independence in the conduct of ordinary department functions and in meeting such emergencies or assignments of special problems as they may occur 24/7. May be assigned in the areas of Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Trauma Star, Training, Airport ARFF, Fire Prevention, Administration or Logistics. On call 24 hours pending potential disasters or as required by the county. Work is performed under the general supervision of a ranking officer.
Salary range: $96,449.73 to $154,319.56 a year
Location: Marathon
Senior Planner
Description: The primary function of this position is to provide planning services; this includes preparation of staff reports for text and map amendments to the Technical Document, Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Regulations, and other official County Planning documents; assisting in the monitoring, and evaluating progress in implementing the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations. This position ensures that all development permitted in unincorporated Monroe County is well designed, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and in compliance with all applicable Land Development Regulations, community master plans and design guidelines. This position assists with data gathering and other technical services for long range and strategic planning projects and in the processing of complex current planning projects, training and advising entry level planners, and completes special projects as needed.
Salary range: $60,513.75 to $96,822.00 a year
Location: Key Largo
Key West
The city career page lists the following jobs with salaries in the $90,000 range:
Assistant City Attorney
Description: This full-time position primarily assists the City Attorney in providing comprehensive legal advice and representation to the City, its officers, boards, commission agencies, and employees.
Salary range: $90,000 to $ 110,000 a year
Plan Reviewer / Building Inspector
Description: Conducts inspections and tests in the assigned specialty area to enforce compliance with adopted Florida Building Codes, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Position also responsible for training and supervising new field Inspectors. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Chief Building Official. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports, and results achieved
Salary range: $74,224 to $96,492 a year
Senior IT Network Manager
Description: Under broad supervision and direction from the Information Technology Director, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair networked communication systems. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the City of Key West’s technology infrastructure. Work is performed with considerable independence, sound judgment, and initiative.
Salary range: $76,451 to $99,387 a year
Senior Planner
Description: Provides support and assistance to the Department Director to accomplish a broad scope of current and long range planning functions. Provides support and assistance to Development Review Committee, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and City Commission. Provides research and recommendations for revisions to Land Development Regulations, Comprehensive Plan and Land Use map. May manage other staff in the completion of their assignments. Manages complex multi-departmental projects and coordinates with Historic Preservation and Urban Forestry staff.
Salary range: $76,451 to $99,387 a year
Senior Project Manager
Description: Management position responsible for the planning, organization, and management of design and construction projects as assigned, including general administration, budgeting, and capital planning. Responsible for assuring that projects are consistent with applicable codes, standards, and principles; are completed on schedule and within budget; are environmentally responsible; and enhance, improve, and respect our community standard of living and quality of life.
Salary range: $78,745 to $102,368 a year
