Department:
Emergency Services
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
The Sarasota County Fire Department is growing, and we are excited to announce that we are adding a new Business Operations and Administration Manager position. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community, the department, and your career. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to grow with a dynamic organization while enjoying great work-life balance, competitive pay, and outstanding benefits.
In this role, you’ll lead and oversee Fire Department Employee Administration, Finance, and Personnel Services. You’ll guide both long- and short-term goals, supervise administrative staff, and coordinate key initiatives that strengthen operations. From supporting policy reviews and labor agreement compliance to contributing to negotiations and organizational planning, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of the department while advancing your own career. Apply today to be part of this exciting chapter in our growth!
About the Position
In this role, you will oversee critical functions that keep the Fire Department running efficiently and effectively. From guiding and developing staff to managing finances, personnel services, and key administrative processes, you’ll play a central role in supporting both daily operations and long-term priorities. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact while ensuring accountability, teamwork, and service excellence. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following...
Employee Administration:
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, fostering team cohesion and professional growth.
Oversee performance management, including coaching, career development, and succession planning.
Ensure consistent application of labor contracts, policies, and employee relations guidance.
Participate in contract negotiations, grievance resolution, and disciplinary processes to support a positive workplace.
Fire Finance:
Lead and manage the Finance Division, including supervision of personnel and fiscal accountability.
Support annual strategic and business planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
Develop and monitor performance measures while identifying operational efficiencies and improvements.
Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to align financial strategies with organizational priorities.
Personnel Services:
Provide leadership, direction, and support to administrative staff.
Oversee payroll (Telestaff and Workday) and personnel-related processes for the department.
Develop and manage administrative plans that support fire administration and customer service.
Serve as liaison with County departments on personnel and administrative matters.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-time, 40+ hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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.
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Public Administration, or related field with six (6) years of progressively responsible related experience.
OR: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, MBA, MPA, or related field with four (4) or more years of related experience.
Four (4) or more years of supervisory/management experience required.
Valid Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days 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.
Leadership experience at the Manager II level (or equivalent), with proven success in financial and operational oversight.
Advanced professional certification (CPA, CGFO, or similar) preferred.
Expertise in governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting (GAAFR), and utility finance, including acquisitions, bond and rate structures, and budget management (operating and CIP).
Strong communication and public speaking skills, with knowledge of performance measurement concepts to support business planning.
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.
CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $101,000.00
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
- 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).
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