Company Profile
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Company Overview
Escambia County is committed to providing high levels of
service to its residents, at the lowest possible cost, in order to
minimize taxpayer burden. The Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) is responsible for adopting an annual budget for all
of the Board Departments and for most functions of the Constitutional Officers. The Board’s annual budget process
determines the amount of taxes and other revenues that
must be raised in order to pay for the services and programs
provided to the residents, citizens and visitors of Escambia
County. The annual budget serves as the foundation for
Escambia County’s financial planning and control.
Company History
Nicknamed “The Western Gate to the Sunshine State,”
Escambia County is the most northwestern county in the
State of Florida. The County was established by ordinance
as a non-charter government on July 21, 1821 by the
Provisional Governor Andrew Jackson. Escambia County
covers a total area of approximately 875 square miles, of
which just over 662 square miles is land and approximately
213 square miles is water.
While northwest Florida has not experienced the rapid
growth evident in the south and central areas of the state,
Escambia County has grown significantly in the past three
decades, increasing its population by almost 100,000 residents
from just over 205,000 in 1970 to over 300,000 in 2013.
There are two incorporated municipalities in Escambia
County, the City of Pensacola and the Town of Century.
Picture perfect white sand beaches and clear Gulf waters
draw millions of vacationers to Escambia County each year,
but what’s it like to live in the “western gate to the Sunshine
State?” From beaches, bays and bayous to zoos and zip-line
tours, a truly special place is formed when American ingenuity
is paired with a dash of southern hospitality and the laid-back
attitude of a coastal community. Marked by a high
standard of living at a competitive cost, this extraordinary
locale is Escambia County, Florida.
Benefits
Employees have flexibility in choosing a benefit package that meets their personal needs. Escambia County employee benefits include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance options
Florida Retirement System
Paid time off
Tax savings through flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care needs
Tuition reimbursement assistance
No cost Employee Assistance program
Voluntary benefits are also available