Department:

Enterprise Information Technology

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Sarasota County is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer (IT Professional III) to support enterprise-wide data initiatives through advanced analytics, reporting, and data visualization. In this role, you’ll play a key part in transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support informed decision-making across the organization. You’ll develop and maintain enterprise reporting solutions, support data cataloging and data literacy efforts, and analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that help guide operational and strategic priorities.

This position also serves as a trusted partner to County departments, helping translate business needs into scalable and effective data solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and multitasking skills, hands-on experience in data environments, and advanced technical knowledge of tools such as ADLS, Databricks, ADF, T-SQL, DAX, M-Code, and Python. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, AI/ML algorithms, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships while independently managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must meet one of the established education and experience combinations and obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire - see full qualifications below. Apply today to join Sarasota County’s growing data and analytics team.

About the Position

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

Technical Lead / Project Management:

• Lead software and hardware upgrade projects, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and business goals are met.

• Provide technical guidance and strategic recommendations while keeping leadership informed of progress, risks, and solutions.

• Design and implement technical solutions that align with business requirements and operational needs.

• Support critical applications, including participation in an on-call rotation as needed.

Business Intelligence Support / Development:

• Clean, analyze, and manage data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and reliability for reporting and decision-making.

• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau to deliver actionable insights.

• Build and maintain data pipelines, models, and analytics solutions using Python, SQL, Databricks, and Azure Data Platform.

• Perform advanced analytics, including trend analysis, predictive modeling, and AI-driven reporting, while maintaining data governance and security standards.

Partnerships / Customer Service / Consulting:

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business operations, identify needs, and recommend effective technical solutions.

• Build strong working relationships through regular communication, meetings, and collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.

• Provide training, support, and clear guidance to end users and IT staff on systems and best practices.

Professional Development:

• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in data analytics, system design, and software development.

• Participate in training, conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities to strengthen technical, communication, project management, and leadership skills.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

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

• The business intelligence engineer position is involved in on-call technical support 24/7/365, with a mandatory personal cell phone required, per Administrative Directive 9.05.

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 2 days per week! After your first 6 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 experience.

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

• OR: 6+ years of related experience may substitute for formal education at the discretion of management.

• Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days 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.

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and adapt to changing workloads in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience supporting and maintaining data environments, with a solid understanding of data reliability, performance, and production support.

• Advanced technical knowledge of data and analytics tools such as ADLS, Databricks, ADF, T-SQL, DAX, M-Code, and Python, including working knowledge of statistical analysis and AI/ML algorithms.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges, evaluate solutions, and make sound recommendations.

• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to gather business requirements, work collaboratively, and operate independently with minimal supervision.

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 5 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: $34.28 - $37.00, 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. 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!)

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).

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