Public Utilities Regulatory Manager — Lead Compliance

Sarasota County Government; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Lead Utility Compliance professional to oversee design, permitting, and construction compliance for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. You will guide reviews, manage inspections, and ensure projects align with County policies and state regulations.

You will supervise staff, manage the section budget, and coordinate with FDOT and other agencies, shaping safe, reliable utility infrastructure for the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Lead Utility Compliance professional to oversee design, permitting, and construction compliance for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. You will guide reviews, manage inspections, and ensure projects align with County policies and state regulations.

You will supervise staff, manage the section budget, and coordinate with FDOT and other agencies, shaping safe, reliable utility infrastructure for the community.