Department:

Planning and Development Services

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Do you have experience working with reviewing and approving drainage plans, right-of-way and culvert permits or inspecting private, public and County owned property? As the Lot Drainage Specialist, you will ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, statutes and County ordinances; and will provide back-up support for Land Development Inspectors in their inspection activities. In this role you will work closely with the Land Development Professional Engineer. Join our team and apply today!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; ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, statutes and County ordinances. Provide back up 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.

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 High School Diploma or its equivalent AND four (4) years of related experience; two (2) of which must be in related inspecting experience. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.Florida Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification, or will be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $23.33 - $25.00 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, 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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