Department:

Planning and Development Services

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Apply today to join our EPD team! In this role you will be responsible for operational oversight, strategic planning and budget preparation, direct supervision of employees, performance management, recruitment, interviewing, employee relations, employee development, productivity and efficiency, citizen, and community relations communications, assigned projects or programs and development and implementation of policies and procedures. The focus of this position is to implement relevant sections of the Environment Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated environmental provisions of the Sarasota County Code. This position primarily oversees the reviews of UDC site development plans, land-use petitions, Earthmoving Permits, and associated compliance and monitoring. This role requires technical review, analysis, permitting and compliance monitoring of development projects.Directly supervise Environmental Specialist(s) within the Unified Development Code (UDC) and Earthmoving review team.Coordinate the technical review of land development proposals and land use changes and assist with other EPD programs.Delegate work to other employees and ensure that quality control and deadlines for project completion are met.Conduct performance reviews and coach staff.Resolve technical permitting issues or code enforcement disagreements between the public and staff.Respond to inquiries from the public or other County offices.Evaluate large and small-scale development plans pursuant to the UDC to determine consistency with the Environment Chapter of the County's Comprehensive Plan.Make proper interpretations of the County's environmental requirements and can make appropriate independent decisions in implementing these requirements.Provide technical advice to permit applicants at pre-application meetings.Perform technical field inspections, confirm native habitat types, verify wetland jurisdictional lines, and required upland buffers. Confirm the presence of any threatened or endangered species.Coordinate with other departments, as well as permit applicants, other government agencies, engineers, consultants, builders, and the public on natural resource issues (e.g., Threatened and Endangered Species, protected habitat, wetlands, etc.).Review management and maintenance plans for wetland mitigation areas, littoral zones, and preservation and conservation areas.Prepare staff recommendations and permits for action by either the Board of County Commissioners or the Ordinance Administrator.

E-Work/Hybrid Work: Currently this position is eligible to e-work up to 2 days per week! After you complete your first six months, contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.

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 in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

To thrive in this position, you must have-

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Biology, or Botany.-OR- a 2-year Associate degree and four (4 ) years of experience.A minimum of one-year supervisory experience is required (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted)Valid state driver’s license.

About Everything Else:

Starting Pay Range: $61,152.00 - $70,000.00 based on experience.

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, 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

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B 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:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.