SARASOTA COUNTY – Manager II, Air and Water Quality Programs

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Are you passionate about protecting our air and water? Do you thrive on leading a team, solving complex environmental challenges, and making a real community impact? As our Air & Water Quality Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of environmental stewardship, guiding a dedicated team of about 15 people. This role starts out paying between $78,000.00 – $89,000.00, based on experience, and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Apply today!

About the Position
In this role, you will provide supervision, leadership, support, and administration for the Air and Water Quality programs. These programs are engaged in technical permit reviews, compliance inspections, environmental monitoring, and enforcement of regulations as cited in the Sarasota County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.), the “Florida Air and Water Pollution Control Act,” including Professional Engineering duties for technical reviews in accordance with Chapter 471 (F.S.).

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establish priorities for accomplishing the various tasks assigned to Air and Water Quality staff.
Assign and supervise the work of program personnel.
Formulate, implement, and monitor policies and procedures appropriate to the day-to-day operation of the various programs.
Administer the recruitment, training, and performance appraisals of staff, including supervisors.
Act as liaison with the regulated community, consultant engineers, attorneys or other regulatory agency personnel, and professional organization representatives to resolve outstanding program issues.
Direct the preparation of the annual budget, exercise budgetary control over the various programs, and track the grant and Air Tag Fee revenue and fund balance for appropriate disposition.
Recommend ordinance creation and contract execution to the EPD Manager for further recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.
Oversee all procurement activities within the Air & Water Quality Program.
Standing member of the Development Review Committee managing pollution control concerns.
Maintain certifications and attend pertinent training as required.
Manage proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection, and risk mitigation activities in area of responsibility.
Oversee financial, compliance, operational, and performance audits; review audit findings and ensure appropriate controls are established and implemented.
Administer the contractual agreements with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding pollutant storage tank facility compliance inspections, enforcement referrals, and petroleum contamination cleanup. Performs technical reviews using Professional Engineering credentials in accordance with Chapter 471 (.S.).

Administer the Air Quality Program in accordance with the Specific Operating Agreement with FDEP. This includes permitting and enforcement of stationary sources, asbestos projects, and open burning. Using Professional Engineering credentials performs oversight of permit reviews in accordance with Chapter 471 (F.S.). Also includes management of the air monitoring.

Administer the Water Quality Programs in accordance with the Specific Operating Agreement. This includes permitting and enforcement of regulations pertaining to the Domestic Waste Water Program and the NPDES program. Using Professional Engineering credentials performs oversight of permit reviews in accordance with Chapter 471 (F.S.).

About the Schedule
Work Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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 required in a specific field of endeavor -AND- four (4) years of related experience.
-OR- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university -and – six (6) years of job-related experience.
-OR- Year-for-year experience may substitute for a college degree.
Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.
Registered Professional Engineer.
Valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.
Must have or be willing to obtain within one year of employment (we can help with this!):

40 hr HAZWOPER Certification
Asbestos Supervisor Accreditation
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

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

Knowledge of air and water quality, pollutant storage tanks, and petroleum cleanup regulations and practices.
Advanced professional certification(s).
Grants/contract management.
Project management skills.
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 years.

About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $78,000.00 – $89,000.00

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

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​
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