Employer
Sarasota County Government
Salary
$56,139.20 - $59,000.00 Annually
Location
Sarasota, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Public Works
Closing Date
Continuous
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Are you passionate about environmental conservation or restoration and eager to make a tangible impact on the community? Sarasota County's Stormwater Division is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Project Manager to join our team and help lead vital projects that protect and enhance our local water systems. In this exciting role, you’ll have the opportunity to manage stormwater capital improvement projects, collaborate with a dedicated team of experts, and contribute to sustainable solutions that ensure clean water for future generations. If you're driven by the desire to work in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where your skills can help shape the future of Sarasota's waterways, we want to hear from you!
About the Position
Stormwater Projects/Programs:
• Manage and/or coordinate projects supporting and ensuring alignment with Commission and Public Works initiatives and Stormwater programs.
• Support watershed management planning with scientific information and implementing environmental solutions.
• Identify grant funding opportunities, prepare applications and reports, and track deliverables and milestones.
• Manage capital projects in cooperation with the Capital Projects department, as owner representative.
• Manage planning, implementation, and tracking of projects with specified budget and deliverables including setting goals, design, contract management, data gathering, data management, and presentations.
• Oversee and inspect consultant assignments including development of scopes of work, fee schedules, bid specifications and contracts; verify adherence to permit and grant requirements; review and approve deliverables and invoices.
• Prepare procurement work scopes and bid documents, and coordinate/manage solicitation process.
• Schedule items for Commission review; prepare Commission meeting materials/packet and oversee review process.
• Communicate with community stakeholders and partners. Prepare and deliver presentations to audiences including the Commission, local government agencies, regional audiences (conferences), and community/citizen group
​ Navigable Waterways Maintenance Management Program:
• Conduct daily operations including communicating and meeting with residents about potential projects; consultant oversight for feasibility studies, permitting, and review of deliverables and invoices; coordinate with WCNID.
• Schedule items for Commission review; prepare Commission meeting materials/packet and oversee review process.
• Coordinate with Capital Projects department to solicit design and construction contractors, and construction progress.
• Support staff liaison to Waterways Advisory Committee including, but not limited to, communicating with members; scheduling quarterly meetings; creating agendas and meeting minutes; processing applications; updating County calendar and vacancy advertisement.
Support Science Initiatives:
• Provide professional expertise for environmentally focused water quality, biological, and sediment abatement projects.
• Provide professional input for project planning and implementation for water quality impairments and level of service, TMDLs, scallop restoration, watershed management plans, natural habitat improvements, biological indices, GIS mapping, pollution prevention, bacterial source tracking, permit applications, database management, water supply, sediment management, or stormwater retrofits.
• Plan, develop, conduct and present special studies related to projects.
• Provide professional input and support for capital improvement project post-construction monitoring and other Stormwater programs. This may include field monitoring from a marine vessel and use of snorkel or scuba equipment.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
About You
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Biological/Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• -OR- Project experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
• The ability to pursue Project Management (PMP) certification.
• Knowledge or understanding of GIS.
• Familiarity with issues specific to southwest Florida.
• Experience with local marine waters including snorkel or scuba-assisted monitoring.
Physical Demands: May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $56,139.20 - $59,000.00/ 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.)