Lot Drainage Specialist (Compliance/Maintenance Specialist III)

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.

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (No weekends!)

• High School Diploma or its equivalent and 4+ years of total experience in inspecting.

• • 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!)​​

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.

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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. 

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