Lot Drainage Specialist - R18753

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 66,814,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is hiring a Lot Drainage Specialist to review drainage plans and inspect private, public, and County properties to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will support Land Development Inspectors and collaborate with the Professional Engineer in their inspection activities.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with four years of related experience and a valid Florida driver’s license; DEP stormwater certification or within six

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus four years of related inspecting experience.
• Florida Driver's License is required.
• Certification in Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector (DEP) or obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Review lot drainage plans for compliance with the Unified Development Code.
• Provide on-site inspections of private, public and County property; back up Land Development Inspectors as needed.
• Assist in review of site development and right‑of‑way permits.

Skills

Valid Florida Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Florida DEP Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification

Job description

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

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).

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.)