Job Information
Sarasota County Government Land Development Reviewer- Technical Specialist I or II in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
Planning and Development Services
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US News & World has said that Sarasota, Florida is one of the number one places to live in Florida, and we need your help to create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests! As a Technical Specialist for Sarasota County, this position is responsible for reviewing site development projects for compliance with Sarasota County Unified Development Code and other related standards, ordinances and state regulations. This candidate will join a dedicated high-performing team of County professionals, who administer various aspects of the Land Development Regulations including residential subdivisions, commercial developments, plats, right-of-way projects and lot-drainage reviews. If you are highly motivated individual willing to join our dynamic team, please apply today!
Review Land Development project design plans
Review site development plans, pre-submittals and pre-applications, subdivision and commercial plans, plats, Community Development Districts (CDD), right-of-way permits, lot drainage reviews, bonds, variances, exemptions, etc. for code compliance.
Research flood, coastal, environmental, zoning, historical, etc. requirements of applications.
Provide customers with code clarification, permit procedures, status of applications, etc.
Provide project comments in a timely manner consistent with Land Development process timeframes.
Conduct cost estimates and other permit reviews as required.
Meet with developers, engineers and other staff to discuss review comments, design standard requirements and other applicable standards.
Ensure projects are signed off by Professional Engineer. Manage project files.
Respond to and handles issues and concerns from the public regarding development issues.
Site Visits
- Conduct site visits to support Lot Drainage and Right-of-Way inspection team for permit reviews, inquiries and complaints. Conducts site visits to support the Land Development Inspectors to ensure all is in compliance with pre-construction and construction activity as reviewed by the LDS Engineer. Attend Pre-Construction meetings.
Presentations and meeting attendance/participation
Attend development pre-submission meetings, weekly plan review meetings and subdivision final inspections.
May attend, present, and participate in meetings such as BCC, community, public or other agency meetings/workshops related to assigned projects.
May serve as liaison to various groups, including: the Development Review Committee (DRC), the Land Development construction inspection team, Survey and Mapping, Planning, Zoning, Building Division, Environmental Protection Division, Public Works Department, Public Utilities Department, Office of the County Attorney, and others.
External agency coordination may include FDOT, FDEP, SWFWMD, adjacent cities and counties, and others.
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.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
About You
To thrive in this position, you must have-
Technical Specialist I:
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in civil engineering or related engineering field.
Prior related engineering work experience, engineering internship, or Engineer-in-Training certificate granted by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience or technical, engineering-related project experience may substitute on a year for year basis for the degree.
Technical Specialist II:
BS degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or highly related field and two years professional level civil engineering experience.
Possession of a valid Engineer in Training certificate granted by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
Master’s degree in related field may substitute for one year of required experience.
Technical, engineering-related project experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis, if candidates are not available that fully meet the minimum requirements of the position.
About Everything Else
Technical Specialist I: Starting Pay Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 based on experience. Technical Specialist II: Starting Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $73,000.00 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:
- 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.)
- 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! C hoose 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 (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) 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.