Heather Gresham was joined by Chips Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management Director; Tim Day, Senior Natural Resources Manager; and fellow Environmental Enforcement Officers for her Employee of the Month proclamation at the April 7 BCC meeting.
Escambia County is pleased to recognize Heather Gresham, an Environmental Enforcement Officer in the Environmental Enforcement division of the Natural Resources Management department, as the April 2022 Employee of the Month. The board recognized Heather’s selection during the
April 7 BCC meeting.
Heather’s career with Escambia County began on July 11, 2011. Since then, she has been regularly recognized for her outstanding level of service to her fellow team members and the citizens of Escambia County. In her role as an Environmental Enforcement Officer, she performs site inspections and investigations to collect field information related to potential code enforcement violations; assesses conditions and recommends appropriate actions; and performs re-inspections as needed. She also conducts research on applicable records, policies, laws, and ordinances, and issues notices of violations and civil citations. Heather frequently collaborates with the public, other agencies and staff to obtain and provide information, mediate conflicts, and negotiate amicable resolutions.
When needed, Heather acts as the alternate Clerk of the Court for the Special Magistrate and Administrative Assistant/Senior Office Support Assistant. She prepares and presents cases for quasi-judicial proceedings and manages a caseload of potential and current violations, prepares related status reports and attends meetings related to caseloads.
“Heather always carries herself in a professional manner,” said Natural Resources Management Director Chips Kirschenfeld. “She exemplifies the character and conduct that all code enforcement officers should display and always has a great attitude. Heather is always the first to take on any additional duties and assist anyone who asks for help. She excels at citizen communication and can bring a calming presence to any situation She has a positive impact on her team members, citizens and all other agencies inside and outside of Escambia County and it is a pleasure to have her in our department.”
Outside of her role with Escambia County, Heather enjoys spending her time volunteering regularly in the community. She participates in feeding the homeless, clothing drop-offs, and Pensacola Bike Build for children at Christmas.
The board commends and congratulates Heather on her selection as the April 2022 Employee of the Month.
