Department:

Transportation

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Do you hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and possess executive-level leadership experience in transportation operational management within a Metropolitan Planning context?

In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of the Transportation Planning and Engineering Division, with a focus on transportation planning, traffic engineering, bridge and structural engineering, pavement management, advanced traffic management systems, departmental technology initiatives, roadway design, inspection, and project management.

You will play a key leadership role in communicating critical infrastructure impacts to County leadership and will serve as the primary lead technical and executive backup deputy to the Transportation Department Director.

The pay starts between $110,000.00 - $132,000.00/ annually (based on experience), and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Apply today and help shape Sarasota County's legacy.

Up to $3,000 relocation is available for those moving 50+ miles to join the premier community where people choose to live, work, and play!

About the Position

Lead the future of the Transportation Department.

What you will do

• Provide executive level leadership and management to the Transportation Planning and Engineering Division including planning, engineering personnel, budgets, and general oversight.
• Coordinate and direct implementation of regulatory policy for the County’s Transportation network.
• Oversee development and planning of transportation, traffic engineering and access management Capital Improvement projects.
• Develop annual Strategic Planning actions and outcomes.
• Develop short-range and long-range goals related to the team, the County transportation network, and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Develop a positive customer service focus for the team.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Build trust and communicate effectively with the Board of County Commissioners, citizens, citizen groups, advisory committees, developers, and vendors on items related to the Transportation network.
• Build effective relationships with the County Administration, the Board of County Commissioners, and other County directors and managers.
• Present complex technical matters in a clear professional manner to public and private organizations.
• As county liaison, build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with agencies such as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Federal Highway Administration, Law Enforcement, and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure division compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, and ensure adherence to established safety procedures.

Work Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible related experience.
• -OR- Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field AND six (6) or more years of related experience.
• Four (4) or more years of supervisory/management experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Florida or is able to attain within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• Valid Florida driver's license at the date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Senior-level local, state, or federal government transportation engineering management experience.
• Previous experience working with FDOT and/or Metropolitan Planning Organizations.

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. 

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $132,000.00/annually, 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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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. 

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