Join our newly formed Public Works Business Administration Office as an integral team member at the intersection of data, budgeting, and operations. Do you have a data science background with fiscal experience? Do you have the ability to adopt new Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, like Smartsheet, and a passion for helping others learn new technologies? Are your Excel skills beyond pivot tables, and do you understand DAX or M Formula Language?

If you enjoy cross-function collaboration, this position has a unique opportunity to develop and maintain custom data-driven solutions to assist with business operations. You will work dynamically with our contracting, procurement, and other administrative teams, giving you a broader experience than a typical financial or data analysis role.

Public Works is an APWA-accredited agency, and the Business Administration division supports the entire department, including Field Services, Stormwater, and Transportation. Bring your passion for data-driven analysis to help our teams meet today’s goals through the vision of tomorrow’s needs.

Job Description:

Budget & Financial Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and monitoring of the Public Works annual budget.
• Assists in the development of and maintenance of rate models, budget models, and revenue/expenditure analysis.
• Assist with division budget reviews and meetings.
• Research and coordinate with the Public Works management team and Office of Financial Management (OFM) analysts regarding the annual operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets.
• Assist Risk Management with insurance claims and revenue reimbursements.

Data Analytics:

• Extract, Load, and Transform organizational data to develop department-level databases.
• Develop and maintain Power BI Enterprise Reports and daily refresh financial data supporting departmental Spend Plans.
• Measure trends and performance for financial and operational reports
• Support department staff and provide technical expertise related to various software systems.

Business Administration Office & Project Management:

• Project management for special projects, consulting with departments to develop Smartsheet solutions and managing workspaces and other asset management systems.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including APWA accreditation efforts.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*Position is E-work/hybrid eligible

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or job-related field and 2 years job-related experience
• OR- 6 years 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
• Valid Florida driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Data modeling, financial reporting, work order and asset management systems, familiarity with Software as a Service (SaaS)  products  like  Smartsheet  and  others  related  to  business  processing  and  project management, and comprehensive written and oral communication

About Everything Else

Pay Range: $51,542.40 - $69,284.80

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! 
• 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 and classes 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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