Fire Dept. Business Operations and Administration Manager (Manager III) - R20000

Business Operations And Administration Manager

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The Sarasota County Fire Department is growing, and we are excited to announce that we are adding a new Business Operations and Administration Manager position. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community, the department, and your career. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow with a dynamic organization while enjoying great work-life balance, competitive pay, and outstanding benefits.

In this role, you'll lead and oversee Fire Department Employee Administration, Finance, and Personnel Services. You'll guide both long- and short-term goals, supervise administrative staff, and coordinate key initiatives that strengthen operations. From supporting policy reviews and labor agreement compliance to contributing to negotiations and organizational planning, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of the department while advancing your own career. Apply today to be part of this exciting chapter in our growth!

In this role, you will oversee critical functions that keep the Fire Department running efficiently and effectively. From guiding and developing staff to managing finances, personnel services, and key administrative processes, you'll play a central role in supporting both daily operations and long-term priorities. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact while ensuring accountability, teamwork, and service excellence. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following...

Employee Administration

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, fostering team cohesion and professional growth.
• Oversee performance management, including coaching, career development, and succession planning.
• Ensure consistent application of labor contracts, policies, and employee relations guidance.
• Participate in contract negotiations, grievance resolution, and disciplinary processes to support a positive workplace.

Fire Finance

Personnel Services

About the Schedule

Work Hours : Full-time, 40+ hours per week.

Typical Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

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 :

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

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.

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

Starting Pay Range : $90,000.00 - $101,000.00

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.

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

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.)