Parks Programs & Compliance Specialist

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is hiring in the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) department. This professional role oversees the Commercial Recreation and Tour Operator (CRTO) and Commercial Water-based Charter Boat and Tour Operator (CBTO) permit programs, ensuring compliance and responsible use of public resources.

The position coordinates permit management, vendor agreements, and communication with operators, while tracking program performance, revenue, and compliance with County

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Leisure Services, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of related professional experience in program administration, regulatory program oversight, parks operations, business operations, or contract/vendor management.
• A Master’s Degree may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required; CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer the CRTO and CBTO programs, including permit processes, renewals, and vendor agreements.
• Coordinate communication with permitted operators and ensure program rules and updates are followed.
• Monitor and report on program revenue, utilization, and performance metrics for leadership updates.
• Support policy updates and inter-department coordination for commercial activity in parks.

Skills

Regulatory program oversight

Parks operations

Contract/vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Leisure Services, or a closely related field

Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of required experience

Job description

Sarasota County Government is hiring in the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) department. This professional role oversees the Commercial Recreation and Tour Operator (CRTO) and Commercial Water-based Charter Boat and Tour Operator (CBTO) permit programs, ensuring compliance and responsible use of public resources.

The position coordinates permit management, vendor agreements, and communication with operators, while tracking program performance, revenue, and compliance with County