Agenda 09/27/2022 Item # 3D (Employee of the Morth - August 2022 - Paul Fleig)09/27/2022
Recommendation to recognize Paul Fleig, in the Parks and Recreation Division, as the August 2022
Employee of the Month.
OBJECTIVE: To recognize the efforts and accomplishments of an employee who has made significant
contributions to the organization and our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: As a Park Ranger, Paul Fleig is tasked to ensure compliance with County
ordinances, policies, rules, and regulations at Collier County parks and recreation facilities through visitor
engagement, education, and enforcement. In addition, Park Rangers research, develop, and present
interpretive programs and educate park patrons and visitors through individual interactions.
In just under a year of service to the County, Paul has demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm and
devotion in his role, taking on special projects and leading new programs. Earlier this year, Paul co -
founded and led a pilot program called Collier After Dark. This program demonstrates parts of the County
that might otherwise remain a mystery to most park visitors. Collier After Dark offers activities including
evening nature walks and beachcombing, education regarding the region’s nocturnal animals, astronomy,
and hosting various guest presenters.
Paul’s focus on visitor engagement and education is exhibited through his willingness to help others. He
has demonstrated this by rescuing numerous beachgoers locked out of their vehicles, and returning stray
kickballs stuck in park trees to children whose ball game otherwise would have ended without his
intervention. Paul values each interaction with visitors to the parks and strives to ensure they have a clean
and safe environment.
This past Fourth of July, Paul volunteered to be the Parks and Recreation mascot, Shiro the Alligator, and
made a special appearance at the Sugden Regional Park. Despite the sweltering July temperatures, Paul
spent hours in mascot costume posing with children, interacting with families, and happily parading
through the park to greet each visitor waiting to enjoy the fireworks. These interactions and contributions
build on the vision of the Parks & Recreation Division to enrich the quality of life of the people we serve,
and the Collier County vision to be the best community in America to live, work, and play.
Paul’s initiative, professionalism, and dedication make him an invaluable asset to the Collier County
Parks and Recreation Division. For these reasons, Paul Fleig was selected as the August 2022 Employee
of the Month.
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected “Employee of the Month” receives a $150.00 cash award. Funds for
this are available in the employee’s budget cost center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this Executive Summary.
PREPARED BY: Claudia Vargas - Total Reward Coordinator
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09/27/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 3.D.1
Doc ID: 23315
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Paul Fleig, in the Parks and Recreation Division,
as the August 2022 Employee of the Month.
Meeting Date: 09/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: – Human Resources
Name: Claudia Vargas
09/09/2022 3:30 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Human Resources – Human Resources
Name: Amy Lyberg
09/09/2022 3:30 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Human Resources Amy Lyberg Director Review Completed 09/12/2022 9:10 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 09/19/2022 11:15 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/27/2022 9:00 AM
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