Good written and oral communication skills and basic word processing skills a must. E.O.E. Drug Free Work Place . The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council pays the full cost of its employees' participation in the Florida Retirement System, which is portable among Florida state agencies and other participating local governments and regional agencies. A deferred compensation plan is also offered. Flextime and partial telecommuting may be arranged.
Property taxes are relatively low, compared to many other metropolitan areas.
There is no state income tax, and the sales tax rate is six percent. For more information on relocating to the Fort Myers area, see the SW Florida Chamber of Commerce Web site . The area enjoys a semitropical climate, with mild, dry winters affording year-round opportunities for outdoor activities. To learn more about the area's amenities, visit the Tourist and Convention Bureau's Web site .