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Assistant Director of Transportation
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Environmental Specialist II
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
$56,139.20
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
SCFD Logistics and Warehouse Manager (Manager II)
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Emergency Management
Business Systems Analyst
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Stormwater Operations Manager
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
Corrections Deputy (Certified)
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Sheriff
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Ramp Agent
- Sarasota, Florida
- Worldwide Flight Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Marine Technician
- Sarasota, Florida
- onewater
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Navy Diver
- Sarasota, Florida
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Ramp Agent (Part-Time)
- Sarasota, Florida
- Piedmont Airlines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Senior Correctional Probation Officer Field & Counseling
- Sarasota, Florida
- Florida Department of Financial Services
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Security Officer (Armed) - FT (Evenings)
- Sarasota, Florida
- The Glenridge
- Full Time
- Public Safety
MASTER Marine Technician
- Sarasota, Florida
- Aspire Talent Solutions
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Gatehouse - Sarasota, FL
- Sarasota, Florida
- FirstService Residential Careers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Marine Technician
- Sarasota, Florida
- OneWater Marine
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Ranger
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sun Communities
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Wildland Fire Mitigation Officer (Special Risk)
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Rapid-Response Child Protective Investigator
- Sarasota, Florida
- Florida Department of Financial Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Assistant Public Defender - Impactful Courtroom Advocacy
- Sarasota, Florida
- STATE OF FLORIDA
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Senior Correctional Probation Officer Field Impact
- Sarasota, Florida
- People First Service Center
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
CORRECTIONAL PROBATION SENIOR OFFICER
- Sarasota, Florida
- Florida Department of Financial Services
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Senior Wildland Fire Mitigation Lead (Prescribed Burn)
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Certified Fire & Life Safety Inspector Protect & Inspect
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Fire Safety Inspector Trainee: Codes & Inspections
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior Transportation Leader | P.E. & Public Works
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Security Officer- Full Time, Overnight Shift
- Sarasota, Florida
- Plymouth Harbor
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Traffic Technician
- Sarasota, Florida
- PeopleReady
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Senior Correctional Probation Officer - Field & Court Liaison
- Sarasota, Florida
- STATE OF FLORIDA
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Erie Home - Roofing Contractor
- Sarasota, Florida
- Erie Home
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
Grants Compliance Analyst - Drive Impactful Public Funding
- Sarasota, Florida
- Sarasota County Government
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Hotel Security & Guest Safety Officer
- Sarasota, Florida
- Kolter Hospitality Group
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Passenger Assistant Service - SRQ Airport
- Sarasota, Florida
- PrimeFlight Aviation Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Loss Prevention Officer - Quay Residences
- Sarasota, Florida
- Marriott
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Officer - Overnight Beach Club
- Sarasota, Florida
- Marriott
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DUI Court Caseworker II
- Sarasota, Florida
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Loss Prevention Officer - The Quay Part Time
- Sarasota, Florida
- Marriott
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Officer - The Quay Part Time
- Sarasota, Florida
- Marriott
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Assistant Director of Transportation
- Sarasota, Florida United States
- Sarasota County Government
- May 19, 2026
- Full Time
Sarasota County Government

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.
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- Full Time
- May 19, 2026
Job Description
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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.

Up to $5,000 relocation is available for those moving 50+ miles to join the premier community where people choose to live, work, and play!

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.

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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.

Masters 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.

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

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Sarasota County Government

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 County Government
- Sarasota, Florida, United States
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Assistant Director of Transportation

Environmental Specialist II

SCFD Logistics and Warehouse Manager (Manager II)

Business Systems Analyst

Stormwater Operations Manager

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Corrections Deputy (Certified)

Ramp Agent

Marine Technician

Navy Diver

Ramp Agent (Part-Time)

Senior Correctional Probation Officer Field & Counseling

Security Officer (Armed) - FT (Evenings)

MASTER Marine Technician

Security Gatehouse - Sarasota, FL

Marine Technician

Ranger

Wildland Fire Mitigation Officer (Special Risk)

Rapid-Response Child Protective Investigator

Assistant Public Defender - Impactful Courtroom Advocacy

Senior Correctional Probation Officer Field Impact

CORRECTIONAL PROBATION SENIOR OFFICER

Senior Wildland Fire Mitigation Lead (Prescribed Burn)

Certified Fire & Life Safety Inspector Protect & Inspect

Fire Safety Inspector Trainee: Codes & Inspections

Senior Transportation Leader | P.E. & Public Works

Security Officer- Full Time, Overnight Shift

Traffic Technician

Senior Correctional Probation Officer - Field & Court Liaison

Erie Home - Roofing Contractor

Grants Compliance Analyst - Drive Impactful Public Funding

Hotel Security & Guest Safety Officer

Passenger Assistant Service - SRQ Airport

Loss Prevention Officer - Quay Residences

Loss Prevention Officer - Overnight Beach Club

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