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Stormwater Operations Manager

Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026

About the Position

Make an Impact Leading Stormwater Operations:

  • Provide leadership and oversight for stormwater operations, including daily functions and emergency response

  • Supervise and coordinate activities of field crews and supervisory staff

  • Plan, schedule, and manage routine maintenance and operational activities

  • Coordinate staffing and deploy personnel and equipment for scheduled and emergency work

  • Monitor workload distribution, crew assignments, and equipment utilization

  • Ensure compliance with county, state, and OSHA regulations, including safety procedures and equipment use

  • Deliver excellent customer service and maintain strong relationships with residents, agencies, and internal departments

  • Collaborate with internal teams, manage interlocal agreements, and coordinate external vendors and resources

  • Develop long-range maintenance plans and support stormwater initiatives in partnership with engineering teams

  • Monitor, evaluate, and improve operational efficiency, recommending adjustments as needed

  • Prepare and manage operating budgets, expenditures, business plans, and resource allocation

  • Assess staffing needs, support hiring processes, and conduct performance evaluations and disciplinary actions

  • Manage materials, supplies, and inventory to support operations

  • Develop and deliver training programs for staff

Standard Work Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Qualifications:

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in construction, engineering , or related field AND six (6) years of progressively responsible related experience
  • -OR- Master’s Degree in construction, engineering , or related field AND four (4) or more years of related experience
  • -OR- May consider substituting years of experience for the four (4) year degree
  • -AND- Four (4) or more years of supervisory/management experience
  • Valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of current principles and practices relating to utility operations and maintenance
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local policies and regulations related to wastewater and stormwater management
  • Knowledge of the health and safety hazards and precautions associated with the work performed in the section
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

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: $95,000.00 - $112,000.00/ 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 : $95,000 - $112,000

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