Regulatory Manager - Public Utilities

• Manage compliance with the Public Utilities Uniform Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water System Code for utility design, permitting, and construction activities
• Update the Uniform Utility Code and standard utility details to reflect current requirements and operational needs
• Direct Site and Development, Utility Plan, and utility construction permit reviews to ensure compliance with County policies and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations
• Oversee utility construction permit inspections for residential and commercial development projects
• Manage the review and processing of subdivision plats, public utility easements, and utility-related Capital Improvement Program projects
• Coordinate Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects, utility permitting, and Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreements (UWHCA) requirements
• Represent Public Utilities at Development Review Coordination (DRC) committee meetings and other public meetings
• Oversee record drawing reviews, project-specific certification packages, and year-end project closeout reviews
• Provide technical guidance to Utilities Operations to evaluate and resolve complex utility infrastructure engineering issues
• Supervise and develop staff, manage personnel actions and the section’s annual operating budget, identify staffing needs, and monitor departmental performance metrics

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field AND four (4) years of job-related experience
• -OR- An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in related field AND six (6) years of job-related experience
• -OR- May consider substituting years of experience for the four (4) year degree.
• -AND-Two (2) years or more of supervisory experience in the operations and maintenance of repair and construction of water and sewer facilities
• A valid Florida Driver License at the time of hire

• Five (5) years of experience in the field of utility engineering and planning

• 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, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes 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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