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Our Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) department is excited to announce an opening for a Data Analytics Engineer (IT Professional III), a key role that helps shape how our organization leverages data. In this position, you’ll design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions while playing a central part in administering and optimizing our Databricks environment. If you’re passionate about creating secure, high-performing data systems and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to have you on our team.

As our Data Analytics Engineer, you’ll support secure, reliable data operations by leading technical projects, building modern ELT/ETL workflows, ensuring data quality, and partnering closely with teams across the organization. This is a great role for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys continuous learning, and is eager to grow their career in a supportive and innovative department. Apply today!

About the Position

In this role, you will be responsible for...

Technical Lead / Project Management:

+ Lead software and hardware upgrade projects, keeping the manager updated on progress and challenges.

+ Provide clear recommendations and guidance to leadership on technical and project-related matters.

Data Operations Support & Development:

+ Design, build, and automate ELT/ETL pipelines using Spark, Delta Lake, and Databricks Workflows.

+ Ensure data accuracy and reliability through validation tools like Delta Live Tables, expectations frameworks, and automated testing.

+ Support the implementation and maintenance of data systems and interfaces across cloud and on-prem environments.

+ Administer and optimize the Databricks workspace, including clusters, jobs, access, and performance.

+ Maintain secure, compliant data governance through Unity Catalog management, lineage oversight, and policy adherence.

+ Develop and maintain data models and documentation using tools such as PySpark, Python, MS SQL, PowerShell, Azure DevOps, Purview, and related Azure services—while providing 24/7 on-call support when required.

Partnerships / Customer Service / Consulting:

+ Deliver training and guidance to customers and IT staff on systems, tools, and processes.

+ Build strong relationships by staying informed about customer operations, needs, and priorities through meetings and ongoing communication.

Professional Development:

+ Participate in training, workshops, and classes to strengthen technical, communication, and leadership skills.

+ Stay current on industry advancements and tools through user groups, continued education, and self-directed learning.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week.

+ Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

+ The role also includes participation in 24/7/365 on-call technical support.

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.

E-Work/Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to two days per week! After your first six months, and based on job performance and departmental needs, you’ll be eligible to take advantage of this great benefit.

About You

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

+ Minimum of a 4-year degree with 2+ years of related experience.

+ OR: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a specific field of endeavor, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, with 2+ years of related work experience.

+ OR: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with 1+ years of related experience.

+ OR: 6+ years of related work experience may substitute for the required education at the manager's discretion.

+ 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.

+ Proven ability to multitask, prioritize work, and operate proactively with minimal supervision.

+ Strong production support experience across relational and non-relational data, including pipelines, system interfaces, Databricks administration, and data stores.

+ Advanced scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, and T-SQL in MS SQL Server.

+ Excellent analytical, creative problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities with a knack for anticipating issues and planning alternatives.

+ Strong customer service skills and the ability to build effective working relationships while understanding user requirements and business rules.

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.

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

CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.08/hr, 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.