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Provide leadership, management and supervision to all aspects of Public Utilities, including Water/Wastewater, Utility Engineering, Finance, and Administrative Services.

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Conveniently located on the southwest coast of Florida between Tampa and Fort Myers, Sarasota County offers a beautiful locale, preserved natural assets, world-class amenities, and diverse business opportunities to its 452,000 residents and over 110,000 seasonal visitors. The county’s 575 square miles features 37 miles of award-winning beaches, including one of the best beaches in the world - Siesta Key. With its powdery soft sand and dreamy blue waters, it’s no wonder why it’s featured in the top 12 of TripAdvisor’s 2023 Travelers Choice Awards list. Additional beaches include Longboat Key, Lido Key, Manasota Key, Venice, and Casey Key. Access to the County is provided from I-75, with airport service available at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, with multiple servicing airports, including the Tampa International, Fort Myers International, and St. Pete/Clearwater International.

The Public Utilities Department is devoted to protecting and preserving the quality of life by providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to water supply, wastewater treatment, and beneficial use of reclaimed water to the citizens and customers of Sarasota County.

Reporting directly to one of the Assistant County Administrators, the Director of Public Utilities provides leadership, management, and supervision to all aspects of the County’s Public Utilities including, Water/Wastewater, Utility Engineering, Finance, and Administrative Services/Customer Service. The current director is retiring following a lengthy career with the Sarasota County Utilities Department.

Sarasota County is seeking an authentic servant leader, with demonstrated skills in utility planning, water resources, a strong understanding of utility operations under local, state, and federal utility laws/regulations, and possessing excellent judgment, discretion, and customer relations, with the ability to provide strong leadership and oversight of multiple divisions to become their new Director of Public Utilities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field and ten years of related experience or a Master’s Degree with eight or more years of related experience. Six or more years of supervisory/management experience. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of education and training may also be considered. Advanced professional certification is highly desirable. Advanced professional certification and previous work as a high-level manager is preferred.

The starting salary range for this position is $136,000 to $153,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employer-resources/open-recruitments/sarasota-county-fl-director-of-public-utilities

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! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• 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!)​​

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