Department:

Planning and Development Services

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Join our Planning & Development Services team as an Administrative Specialist II supporting our Code Enforcement division. In this role, you’ll help keep our community safe and informed by monitoring cases, researching property information, supporting customer inquiries, and assisting with lien and abatement processes. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

If you enjoy problem-solving, providing excellent customer service, and working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and teamwork matter, we encourage you to apply. Whether you’re building on your administrative experience or looking to grow your skills in government operations, this role offers a supportive team, steady responsibilities, and the chance to truly contribute to the community you serve. Apply today!

About the Position

In this role, you will be responsible for...

Case Creation & Research:

• Create and track cases for customer complaints and inquiries.

• Research property details, permits, zoning, ownership, and contractor information.

• Support Special Magistrate hearings and prepare related documents.

• Compile case files and respond to public records requests.

Customer Service & Public Support:

• Provide helpful county information by phone, email, and in person.

• Receive and route complaints while documenting accurate, detailed notes.

• Guide property owners, tenants, and contractors through violations, permits, citations, and hearings.

• Assist with scheduling file reviews and answering payment or payoff questions.

Liens, Abatements & Payment Processing:

• Prepare, record, and process liens, releases, and satisfactions.

• Research and prepare lien verification for lenders, title companies, attorneys, and residents.

• Process lien and assessment payments and assist with payoff requests.

• Support billing and documentation for lot mowing and debris-removal abatements.

Reporting & Team Collaboration:

• Assist with basic financial and statistical reporting.

• Cross-train with team members and support Code Enforcement operations across locations as needed.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 – 5 years of administrative and computer experience.

• OR: One year of college may substitute for one year of work experience.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• Proficient with computers, office equipment, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint).

• Skilled in using electronic filing systems, databases, and internet/intranet searches.

• Strong accounting and financial analysis abilities.

• Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to respond promptly and handle sensitive issues.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or up to 10 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $21.85 - $22.50, 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!)​​

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).

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