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Sarasota County’s Planning and Development Services is hiring a Lot Drainage Specialist (Compliance/Maintenance Specialist III) to support safe, compliant land development throughout our community. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of fieldwork and plan review, takes pride in detail-oriented work, and wants to make a direct impact on local infrastructure and stormwater systems. You’ll collaborate with engineers and inspectors while helping ensure projects meet County, state, and federal standards.We’re seeking candidates with a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 4 years of related experience, including 2 years of inspection experience. College coursework in a related field may substitute for experience. A valid Florida driver’s license is required. Preferred qualifications include a degree in engineering or a related field and stormwater inspector certification (or willingness to obtain the certification within 6 months — we’ll help!). If you’re ready to grow your career and serve your community, apply today.
In this role, you will...
Review and approve drainage plans, right-of-way permits, and culvert permits.
Evaluate lot drainage plans submitted with building permits for compliance with the Unified Development Code.
Conduct on-site inspections of private, public, and County-owned properties.
Ensure projects meet federal, state, and local regulations and County ordinances.
Partner closely with the Land Development Professional Engineer.
Provide back-up support to Land Development Inspectors during field inspections.
Help maintain safe, compliant, and well-managed community infrastructure.
Work Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
High School Diploma or an equivalent education with 4+ years of related work experience; a minimum of 2 years must include related inspecting experience.
OR: College or university-level training in an appropriate field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required construction experience.
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related field.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification, or be willing to obtain within 6 months from the date of hire. (We can help with this!)
Working knowledge of drainage construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment, with the ability to read and interpret subdivision and stormwater plans accurately.
Understanding of stormwater hydrology and hydraulics, including surveying, construction practices, scheduling, pavement design, and conducting thorough on-site inspections.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research, and the ability to quickly learn and use County systems such as Accela, GIS, and Workday.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.
Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
Starting Pay Range: $22.94 - $25.25
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
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