Public Utilities Planning Manager II
Sarasota County Government
•$77,106 - $110,000•Onsite
About The Position
This management-level role leads the Utility Planning Team within the Utility Engineering Division and helps shape the future of Sarasota County's water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. You will drive long-range planning, support major capital investments, guide development and utility reviews, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure sustainable growth, regulatory compliance, and reliable utility services. If you are passionate about shaping communities, advancing critical infrastructure, and mentoring high-performing teams, this is an opportunity to leave a meaningful legacy.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a highly related field AND four (4) years of job-related experience -OR- An associate's degree from an accredited college or university Civil Engineering or a highly 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
- Registered Professional Engineer licensed (P.E. or P.G.) in the State of Florida at the time of hire
- A valid Florida Driver License at the time of hire
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Eight (8) years of experience in the field of utility engineering and planning
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to design and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and facilities
- Experience with Bentley’s SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, or other hydraulic modeling software
- Experienced in using Microsoft Office software, Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of master plans for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems
- Direct technical studies, growth projections, and planning efforts that support utility capital improvement programs
- Manage utility planning reviews for development projects to ensure compliance with County, utility, and regulatory requirements
- Oversee reviews of utility construction plans, site and development projects, subdivision plats, and public utility easements
- Coordinate utility-related activities and permitting with state agencies, including FDOT projects and utility permits
- Provide technical guidance and engineering support to utility operations for complex infrastructure issues
- Collaborate with County departments, regulatory agencies, developers, property owners, and community stakeholders on utility planning initiatives
- Supervise, mentor, and develop planning staff through coaching, performance management, training, and recruitment activities
- Develop and manage the Planning team's annual budget and identify staffing and resource needs
- Monitor departmental performance metrics and ensure planning objectives, regulatory requirements, and service standards are achieved
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes
- 11 paid holidays
- 3 personal days
- 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
