Department:
Public Works
About Our Job
US News & World Reported that Sarasota, Florida is the number 1 place in Florida and Number 18 in the country for best places to live. We need your help to create wonderful multi-modal experiences for residents and vacationing guests travelling in Sarasota.
Are you looking for an opportunity to provide senior leadership and management of the Transportation Division of Sarasota County Public Works Department?
The Transportation Division’s responsibilities include transportation planning, traffic engineering, bridges/structure engineering, pavement management, advanced traffic management system, department technology management, roadway design, inspection and project management.
About Our Job
This position has responsibility over the transportation portion of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Provides communication and builds collaborative relationships between these services and the County Administrator, Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), citizens and other internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for staff leadership, multiple operating budgets oversight, and development of the transportation capital improvement program. Performs direct and supervisory licensed professional engineering work.
Job Description:
Provide leadership and management to the Transportation Division of Public Works, including planning, personnel, budgets and general oversight. Develop short-range and long-range goals related to the group, the County transportation network and the Comprehensive Plan. Accountable for overall financial stability and cost containment of the operation. Develop a positive customer service focus for the group. Maintains a positive and professional attitude.
Build trust and communicate effectively with the Board of County Commissioners, citizens, citizen groups, advisory committees, developers and vendors on items related to the Transportation network. Build effective relationships with County Administration, Board of County Commissioners, and other County directors and managers. Present complex technical matters in a clear professional manner to public and private organizations.
As county liaison, build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Federal Highway Administration, Law Enforcement, and other internal/external stakeholders.
May serve as the engineering advisor/authority on engineering related items as assigned. This authority may include development review standards, transportation planning, design and construction standards, and plat signatory.
Ensure division compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; stays current in field of expertise.
Manage proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection and risk mitigation activities in area of responsibility; oversees financial, compliance, operational and performance audits; reviews audit findings and ensures appropriate controls are established and implemented.
About You
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering and eight (8) years of related experienceORA Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering with six (6) or more years of related experience. Four (4) years of managementexperience required.Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Florida or is able to attain such within six (6) months of employment. Florida Driver’s License is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Senior level local, state or federal government engineering management experience. Master’s in Public or Business Administration, or engineering field related to position duties. Previous experience working with FDOT and/or Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
Job Competencies:Ability to evaluate information, make decisions and coordinate programs efficiently. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Positive interpersonal soft skills and communication. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with internal and external customers and the Board of County Commissioners.
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
Pay:$93,433.60 - $121,763.20
Employee Type:
At Will (Budgeted)
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!
For more information about employee benefits, pleaseclick this link or visit SCGov.netfor additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes atmultiple SarasotaCounty 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!)??
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco Free/Drug Free Workplace
Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in theapplication/selectionprocess 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.
