Department:
Planning and Development Services
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Join Sarasota County Land Development Services and help support the safe, sustainable growth of one of Florida's most vibrant communities. If you're looking for a career where your work contributes to protecting our natural resources, improving infrastructure, and serving the public, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your professional skills.
We're seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with others, and working in both the office and the field. Whether you're bringing experience in stormwater, drainage, or land development (or you're ready to build on your knowledge) we encourage you to apply and learn more about this rewarding opportunity.
About the Position
If selected, you will...
Review all lot drainage plans submitted to Land Development as part of the building permit process for compliance with the Unified Development Code.
Provide on-site inspections of private, public, and county-owned property; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, statutes, and County ordinances.
Offer backup support for Land Development Inspectors in their inspection activities.
Provide support in the review of site development permit plans and right-of-way use permits.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (No weekends!)
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
High School Diploma or its equivalent and 4+ years of total experience in inspecting.
OR: College or university-level training in an appropriate field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.
The ideal candidate has the following:
Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire. (We can help with this!)
Experience reading and interpreting subdivision, drainage, and construction plans and specifications.
Knowledge of stormwater hydrology and hydraulics, drainage construction methods, surveying, pavement design, and erosion control practices.
Experience conducting field inspections and working with the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in drainage and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Strong communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn 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 in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $24.74/hr (minimum) up to $31.54 (midpoint), 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, 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!)
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
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.
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