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Our Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department is seeking a Business Analyst (Business Professional II) to join the Administration Business Services Team. In this professional role, you’ll support the implementation and ongoing success of the County’s Land Information Management System (Accela) - the platform that powers permitting, plan review, inspections, and code enforcement activities across Sarasota County.

Working closely with the Program Administrator, internal divisions, Enterprise Information Technology, and other County departments, you’ll help improve processes, gather business requirements, and support system enhancements that keep critical services running smoothly. If you enjoy problem-solving, collaborating across teams, and helping improve systems that serve the community, we encourage you to apply today. Starting pay is $64,812.80.

About the Position

In this role, you will...

• Support the Program Administrator in the implementation and ongoing use of the County’s Land Information Management System (Accela) for Planning and Development Services.

• Collaborate with internal divisions, Enterprise Information Technology, and other departments to ensure the Accela platform is implemented and utilized effectively.

• Work with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, analyze processes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.

• Assist with designing and implementing system and process improvements, including developing functional specifications and supporting system enhancements.

• Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams, helping guide communication, change management, and system adoption.

• Monitor system performance, conduct gap analysis, and recommend continuous improvements to support departmental goals.

• Provide support with project coordination, risk identification, and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet business needs.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, Industrial/Engineering, Technology, and/or a job-related field with 2+ years of job-related experience. *

• OR: 6+ years of professional job-related experience * can be substituted at management discretion for the required education.

• OR: Related professional program/project management may substitute for the required education at management discretion.

*: Job-related experience may include work in process improvement, business analysis, change management, or information technology project management, as well as experience with Land Management or Community Development and Regulatory software systems.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.

• Experience working with Land Management or Community Development and Regulatory software systems.

• Familiarity with building and construction trades and/or local government permitting and inspection processes.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $64,812.80

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• Sarasota County Government