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Planning and Development Services

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a role that offers growth, learning opportunities, and outstanding benefits starting within your first 60 days? Sarasota County’s Planning & Development Services department is seeking a Contractor Licensing Specialist to join our team! This is an advanced professional role within the Building Division’s Licensing and Enforcement section, where you’ll lead initiatives, support policy development, and help shape contractor licensing operations. You’ll work directly with the Deputy Building Official, coordinate licensing activities, conduct research, prepare detailed reports and case files, and ensure compliance with State Statutes, county ordinances, and internal policies.

If you’re passionate about public service, enjoy high-impact work with plenty of customer interaction, and want a strong work-life balance, we encourage you to apply and grow with us at our North County office.

About the Position

In this role, you will...

+ Oversee all contractor licensing operations for Sarasota County, including registrations, applications, and insurance documentation.

+ Accept and process contractor licensing applications via multiple channels and input data into the permitting system.

+ Verify fees and licensing requirements per ordinances and policies, and make decisions accordingly.

+ Educate staff and the public on licensing procedures and policies.

+ Handle inquiries, monitor emails, maintain licensing records, and respond to public requests.

+ Provide technical information and administrative support to the Building and Deputy Building Officials.

+ Support General and Mechanical Licensing Boards, prepare and present cases, and manage related correspondence and scheduling.

+ Assist in ordinance implementation, budget planning, and development of licensing communications.

+ Attend statewide licensing meetings, prepare reports, and assist with permitting and administrative duties when needed.

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:

+ Associate degree from an accredited college or university with three (3) years of job-related experience.

+ Or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field with one year of job-related experience.

+ Or Five (5) years of professional job-related experience can be substituted for the degree (at management discretion).

+ Must be a Florida notary or willing to become a notary within six (6) months of hire.

+ Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.

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

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

+ Has 2 (or more) years experience in contractor licensing and permitting.

+ Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures to diverse audiences.

+ Skilled in organizing, interpreting, and presenting complex information, including legal, regulatory, and financial data.

+ Capable of using sound judgment while working independently or as part of a team, including on sensitive or cross-functional issues.

+ Proficient in contractor licensing laws, compliance standards, ordinances, and resolutions at the County, State, and Federal levels.

+ Experienced with Microsoft Office and able to learn permitting systems like Land Information Management and budgeting tools (such as GovMax).

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

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $53,456.00 - $57,096.00, based on experience.

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 (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . 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! C hoose 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 (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) 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!)​​

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.