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Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County

Government Administration

Crestview, Florida 1,868 followers

Connecting Okaloosa County communities by responding to the needs of our citizens and providing accessible services.

About us

A multi-generational community sculpted by the military, tourism, accessible quality-of-life services and natural resources, Okaloosa County is a premier employer and community partner in Northwest Florida. Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Departments and Divisions Include: Corrections, Airport Administration, Growth Management (Planning & Code Enforcement), Human Resources, Public Safety, Public Works including roads and environmental resources, Tourist Development, Purchasing, Water & Sewer, Veterans' Services and More. Learn more about County departments, services, divisions, projects and job openings at myokaloosa.com.

Website
http://myokaloosa.com
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Crestview, Florida
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1915

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  • Construction Competency Board Vacancy Live in Okaloosa County and have an interest in how things are built and who is building it? The Okaloosa County Construction Competency Board currently have the following vacancies available: Construction Contractor and Consumer Representative, which need to be filled. The Board meeting the last Wednesday of every other month to evaluate compliance with and issue Certificates of Competency, conduct disciplinary hearings on contractors and takes up other construction-related issues. APPLY TODAY>> https://lnkd.in/e5bAypNG

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  • Okaloosa County reposted this

    So where do your recyclables go after they leave your house? Check out WM's MRF in Fort Walton Beach. Recycling Tips: NO loose plastic bags and NO bagged recyclables. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗥𝗙. (Materials Recovery Facility) Instead bring your plastic bags to a store drop off where they can be properly recycled. Store examples are Publix or Walmart. Recycling 101 from WM - https://lnkd.in/dCw-d9q What can you recycle? - Recycle plastic containers and cans - Recycle magazines and newspaper - Recycle flattened cardboard To learn more about recycling please visit: https://lnkd.in/geC5cPz and https://lnkd.in/ggEXpTr

  • So where do your recyclables go after they leave your house? Check out WM's MRF in Fort Walton Beach. Recycling Tips: NO loose plastic bags and NO bagged recyclables. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗥𝗙. (Materials Recovery Facility) Instead bring your plastic bags to a store drop off where they can be properly recycled. Store examples are Publix or Walmart. Recycling 101 from WM - https://lnkd.in/dCw-d9q What can you recycle? - Recycle plastic containers and cans - Recycle magazines and newspaper - Recycle flattened cardboard To learn more about recycling please visit: https://lnkd.in/geC5cPz and https://lnkd.in/ggEXpTr

  • Okaloosa County reposted this

    𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 👍 The voter-approved infrastructure surtax has exceeded funding expectations, allowing for substantial improvements to stormwater, road and public safety systems countywide. Collections began in 2019 following the decision by voters in November 2018 to create stronger infrastructure for our growing County. Below is a list of both the current and completed projects. Details on all projects can be found at https://lnkd.in/euU2cv7d CURRENT PROJECTS: • Beachview Drive drainage improvements • John King Road Widening • Southwest Crestview Bypass • Carmel Drive and Beal Parkway intersection improvements • Overbrook area stormwater improvements • Lloyd Street area stormwater improvements • Dirt Road Stabilization • Santa Rosa Boulevard improvements • West 98 stormwater improvements • Emergency Services Communications improvements • Millside Road Improvements • County Road 2 bridge improvements • Bluewater Bay MSBU stormwater improvements • Live Oak Church Road improvements • College Boulevard Multi-Use path • County Road 393 reconstruction • Old River Road improvements • OCSO Data Management System • EOC Technology upgrades • Okaloosa Lane realignment • Public Safety driving pad • State Road 85 evening relief • Union Avenue stormwater improvements • West 98 Collector Road • Traffic Management Center • Farmer’s Market Access improvements • Hill and Lovejoy intersection improvements • Ellis Road improvements • West Dodson Road improvements COMPLETED PROJECTS • Santa Rosa Boulevard stormwater/roadway improvements • Sheriff’s Office fleet improvements for faster response times • Commons Drive sidewalk connections • Commons Drive road improvements • Meigs Drive stormwater improvements • Hospital Road and Lewis Turner Boulevard intersection improvements • Lafitte Crescent/Standish Court stormwater improvements • Redwood Avenue and John Sims Parkway sidewalk • Sheriff’s Office Training Center • School resource officer equipment and support • 6th Avenue stormwater improvements • Old Bethel Road sidewalk improvements • Lake Lorraine area stormwater improvements

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  • 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 👍 The voter-approved infrastructure surtax has exceeded funding expectations, allowing for substantial improvements to stormwater, road and public safety systems countywide. Collections began in 2019 following the decision by voters in November 2018 to create stronger infrastructure for our growing County. Below is a list of both the current and completed projects. Details on all projects can be found at https://lnkd.in/euU2cv7d CURRENT PROJECTS: • Beachview Drive drainage improvements • John King Road Widening • Southwest Crestview Bypass • Carmel Drive and Beal Parkway intersection improvements • Overbrook area stormwater improvements • Lloyd Street area stormwater improvements • Dirt Road Stabilization • Santa Rosa Boulevard improvements • West 98 stormwater improvements • Emergency Services Communications improvements • Millside Road Improvements • County Road 2 bridge improvements • Bluewater Bay MSBU stormwater improvements • Live Oak Church Road improvements • College Boulevard Multi-Use path • County Road 393 reconstruction • Old River Road improvements • OCSO Data Management System • EOC Technology upgrades • Okaloosa Lane realignment • Public Safety driving pad • State Road 85 evening relief • Union Avenue stormwater improvements • West 98 Collector Road • Traffic Management Center • Farmer’s Market Access improvements • Hill and Lovejoy intersection improvements • Ellis Road improvements • West Dodson Road improvements COMPLETED PROJECTS • Santa Rosa Boulevard stormwater/roadway improvements • Sheriff’s Office fleet improvements for faster response times • Commons Drive sidewalk connections • Commons Drive road improvements • Meigs Drive stormwater improvements • Hospital Road and Lewis Turner Boulevard intersection improvements • Lafitte Crescent/Standish Court stormwater improvements • Redwood Avenue and John Sims Parkway sidewalk • Sheriff’s Office Training Center • School resource officer equipment and support • 6th Avenue stormwater improvements • Old Bethel Road sidewalk improvements • Lake Lorraine area stormwater improvements

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  • 🛠️Construction Competency Board Vacancy Live in Okaloosa County and have an interest in how things are built and who is building it? The Okaloosa County Construction Competency Board currently has a vacancy (Construction Consumer) that needs to be filled. The board meets the last Wednesday of every month to evaluate compliance with and issue Certificates of Competency, conduct disciplinary hearings on contractors and takes up other construction-related issues. APPLY TODAY>> https://lnkd.in/ebfzDktC

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