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In this role, you'll provide assistance to the Director managing overall operations within the Transportation Department with direct senior leadership and management of the Planning and Engineering Division reporting directly to the Transportation Director. Disciplines within the division include transportation planning, traffic engineering, bridges/structure engineering, pavement management, advanced traffic management system, department technology management, roadway design, inspection and project management. Position has responsibility over the transportation portion of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Provides communication and builds collaborative relationships between these services and the County Administrator, Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), citizens and other internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for staff leadership, oversight of multiple operating budgets, and development of the transportation capital improvement program. Performs direct and supervisory licensed professional engineering work.

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• Provide executive level leadership and management to the Planning and Engineering Division of Transportation, including planning, engineering, personnel, budgets and general oversight. Coordinate and direct implementation of regulatory policy for the County’s Transportation network. Oversee development and planning of transportation, traffic engineering and access management Capital Improvement projects. Develop annual Strategic Planning actions and outcomes. Develop short-range and long-range goals related to the team, the County transportation network and the Comprehensive Plan.  Develop a positive customer service focus for the team. Maintains a positive and professional attitude.
• Assists and supports the Director with overall leadership, coordination, management and administration of the Transportation Department and associated functions. Responsible for keeping the Director informed of operational decisions/issues, providing guidance, supervision, coaching and leadership to unit managers. Represents the Director and County at meetings.
• Build trust and communicate effectively with the Board of County Commissioners, citizens, citizen groups, advisory committees, developers and vendors on items related to the Transportation network.  Build effective relationships with County Administration, Board of County Commissioners, and other County directors and managers.  Present complex technical matters in a clear professional manner to public and private organizations.
• As county liaison, build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Federal Highway Administration, Law Enforcement, and other internal/external stakeholders. 
• May serve as the engineering advisor/authority on engineering related items as assigned.  This authority may include development review standards, transportation planning, design and construction standards, and plat signatory. 
• Ensure division compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; stays current in field of expertise.  Manage proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection and risk mitigation activities in area of responsibility; oversees financial, compliance, operational and performance audits; reviews audit findings and ensures appropriate controls are established and implemented.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and eight (8) years of related experience 
• OR Master’s Degree in engineering with six (6) or  more years of related experience.
• Four (4) years of management experience.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Florida or is able to attain such within six (6) months of employment. 
• Florida Driver’s License at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Senior level local, state or federal government transportation engineering management experience.
• Master’s in Public or Business Administration, or engineering field related to position duties.
• Previous experience working with FDOT and/or Metropolitan Planning Organizations.

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: $123,000.00 - $140,000.00/year, based on your experience

About Sarasota County Government

We believe in work life balance and have excellent benefits including a state pension, medical and dental insurance, generous leave plan, training programs, wellness programs including a fitness center. Our mission is to be the most livable and best managed community in the country, providing quality services, programs and facilities that reflect the goals of the community. Our employees are committed to demonstrating our values: Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork and Trust. Sarasota has world-famous beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work! Sarasota County - One Team!Tobacco/Drug Free Work EnvironmentEOE/AA/ADA

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