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Assistant Director - General Services

Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026

About the Position

Key Responsibilities as a Deputy Director

Executive Operational Leadership:

  • Provide daily executive oversight of departmental operations across divisions
  • Ensure alignment of operations with strategic goals set by leadership
  • Supervise, mentor, and support division managers
  • Promote accountability, performance measurement, and service excellence
  • Coordinate cross-division initiatives and resolves complex operational issues
  • Serve as escalation point for operational conflicts and service disruptions
  • Act on behalf of the Director when delegated

Strategic Implementation, Business Analytics & Performance Management:

  • Lead execution of strategic plans, capital programs, and operational initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Use business analytics and performance data to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making
  • Establish and monitors performance metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to track results and identify opportunities
  • Ensure accountability and timely progress on major projects through data-driven oversight
  • Integrate technology, innovation, and best practices to enhance service delivery and optimize resources
  • Oversee continuity planning and risk mitigation to ensure operational resilience and preparedness

Fiscal & Contract Oversight:

  • Oversee development and management of operating and capital budgets
  • Assist with budget preparation and presentations to leadership and the Board
  • Monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal discipline and accountability
  • Review procurement actions and supports contract negotiations and compliance
  • Oversee audits and strengthens internal controls, fraud awareness, and financial integrity

Organizational Leadership & Workforce Development:

  • Strengthen department culture and builds workforce capacity
  • Coach and develop managers, supporting succession planning and leadership growth
  • Partner with Human Resources on performance management and disciplinary actions
  • Promote collaboration, diversity, accountability, professionalism, and high standards of customer service

Executive Representation & Emergency Management:

  • Represent the Director and department to leadership, stakeholders, vendors, agencies, and the public
  • Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning efforts
  • Ensure clear communication of departmental priorities
  • Support emergency preparedness and performs EOC and storm-related responsibilities

Qualifications:

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Management or a related field AND eight (8) or more years of related experience

  • -OR- Master’s Degree in one of the above-mentioned fields AND six (6) or more years of related experience

  • -AND- Four (4) or more years of supervisory/management experience

  • A valid Florida Driver’s License is required at time of hire

Preferred "BONUS" Qualifications:

  • International Facilities Management Membership and/or Certification

  • Educational background in architecture, engineering, building construction or related field

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: $123,011.20 - $130,000.00/ Annually, based on your experience

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

Salary : $123,011 - $130,000

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