Regulatory Manager - Public Utilities

Sarasota County; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Disability & FSA

Wellness program

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking a Lead Utility Compliance professional to oversee compliance with water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. You will lead reviews, coordinate development services collaboration, and ensure projects meet regulatory standards.

You will supervise staff, manage the section’s budget, and direct inspections ensuring safe, reliable infrastructure. This role supports county growth and public service goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4+ years of related experience, or an Associate's with 6+ years of related experience.
• Two years or more of supervisory experience in water and sewer facilities operations and maintenance.
• Valid Florida Driver License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with the Public Utilities Uniform Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water System Code for design, permitting, and construction activities
• Update the Uniform Utility Code and standard utility details to reflect current requirements
• Direct site and development, utility plan, and permit reviews to ensure County policies and FDEP regulations
• Oversee utility construction permit inspections for residential and commercial development
• Manage review/processing of subdivision plats, public utility easements, and CIP projects
• Coordinate FDOT projects, utility permitting, and UWHCA requirements
• Represent Public Utilities at DRC meetings and public meetings
• Oversee record drawing reviews and year-end project closeout reviews
• Provide technical guidance to Utilities Operations on complex issues
• Supervise staff, manage annual budget, and monitor performance metrics

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Department: Public Utilities

About Our Job Lead Utility Compliance. Support Growth. Make an Impact! Are you ready to put your engineering and leadership expertise to work supporting Sarasota County’s growing utility infrastructure? Join our Public Utilities team and help ensure water, wastewater, and reclaimed water projects meet established standards, regulatory requirements, and community needs. In this role, you’ll oversee utility construction plan reviews and permitting, coordinate development reviews with Planning and Development Services, and manage state permitting and certification requirements. You’ll also oversee utility construction inspections, maintain record drawings and as-built data systems, and guide staff in delivering safe, reliable, and compliant utility infrastructure. Help shape the future of Sarasota County’s utility systems.

Job Description

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 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 -OR- May consider substituting years of experience for the four (4) year degree. -AND-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

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in the field of utility engineering and planning

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 for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $78,000.00 - $85,000.00/ annually, based on experience

Employee Type: At Will (Budgeted)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in‑person interview(s).

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!
• Utilize our award‑winning wellness program including free gyms and classes 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!)

Company Culture

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.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco‑Free/Drug‑Free Workplace.

Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play! Sarasota has 37 miles of award‑winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide‑ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work! We believe in work‑life balance with a generous leave plan. “US News & World Report: Sarasota is No.1 in Florida and No.18 in the country for best place to live.”

We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota!