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Job Description
The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug free workplace and alcohol abuse policy. Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain service members and veterans.
General Description
The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity Employer, who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug free workplace and alcohol abuse policy. Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain servicemembers and veterans.
The Town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for a Full-Time Fire/Rescue Liaison in our Fire Department. An employment physical and drug-screening test will be required,except for current employees who have met the requirement.
Why Join Us?
Longboat Key is not only a picturesque location famous for its stunning beaches and vibrant community, but it also stands out as an exceptional employer committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Town takes pride in promoting diversity and inclusivity, providing hiring preferences for eligible veterans and their families.
Employees of the Town of Longboat Key enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and long-term financial security. This includes participation in a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, along with additional retirement savings options such as a 401(k) Retirement Account and a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees also have access to a robust suite of healthcare benefits through Florida Blue, covering premiums and offering a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans. For a complete overview of available benefits, please visit our website.
The Town supports employees' personal development with career and education incentives, allowing for continuous growth. Additionally, employees benefit from a generous paid leave policy, including vacation and paid medical/sick leave.
Longboat Key promotes a healthy work-life balance, offering substantial paid time off, including holidays and a well-structured vacation accrual system based on continuous service. Other perks include an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts at local facilities, and short and long-term disability options, ensuring peace of mind for all workers.
With its commitment to a drug-free workplace and a supportive culture, Longboat Key not only fosters a productive environment but also champions a fulfilling lifestyle for its employees, making it an appealing place to build a career.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
Be Service Minded
Value Teamwork
Be Professional
Have the Utmost Integrity
Demonstrates Mutual Respect
Bring a Positive Attitude to Work
Embrace Continuous Improvement
FUNCTION
This is a highly responsible and diversified administrative and technical position reporting directly to the Fire Administration Manager. Duties require thorough knowledge of all areas of fire department operations and organization including dispatch services. An employee assigned to this position is responsible for the performance of functions that are varied in scope and may range from standard clerical staff work to administrative duties. The ability to exercise mature judgment, independent decision making and deal effectively with employees and the public is essential.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Assists the Fire Chief in all aspects of Administration by preparing letters & memorandums, including assistance with budget preparation and coordinating work activities and programs with other departments
- Maintains filing system for Fire, EMS, Prevention, Personnel, and Vehicle Maintenance
- Assists the Logistics Officer with uniform supply
- Prepares minutes from officer’s meeting, as needed
- Assists with address changes to parcels within LBK and ensure all preplans are updated
- Be the point of contact for a Community Paramedicine Program and be an active member of the committee along with monthly stats to the Fire Administration Manager.
- Performs all secretarial duties and special projects as assigned by the Fire Administration Manager.
- Answers telephone call and questions from the general public and other agencies in an effective and courteous manner
- Prepares and processes purchase orders, requisitions and encumbrances and all accounting process thereof in the acquisition of all goods and services.Reconciles Fire Department’s p-card statements.
- Responsible for Fire Department Petty Cash accounting and reconciliation
- Manage and submit State Quarterly Supplemental Compensation Reports in an accurate and timely manner
- Manage vendor contract agreements
- Ensure all rosters are kept up to date for emergency purposes
- Submits monthly gas consumption/fuel logs to the Finance Department
- Maintains office supply and Fire Department forms inventory and procurement
- Report to work as required by the Disaster Plan Recovery Guide and regular attendance during normal work schedule, other than excused or work-related absences.This position is essential during a storm event as will be assigned within NIMS.
- Any other functions deemed essential by the Town and communicated to the employee by his/her supervisor or department head.
- Handle review and submission of the department FEMA forms as required under state of emergency
Every incidental duty connected with this position cannot be specified in the job description and an employee, at the discretion of the Town may be required to perform duties that are not included in this job description.
Knowledge, Abilities, & Qualifications
JOB PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and office automation systems.Excellent working knowledge of personal computer operations.Ability to understand the operations of computer systems and associated peripheral devices to the level that minor computer and printer malfunctions can be corrected.Knowledge of general office and business accounting practices and principles.Knowledge in software programs such as PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to act independently. Ability to compose effective and accurate correspondence. Ability to maintain records and reference files and to assemble and organize data. Ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner. Able to function in stressful situations (emergency situations).
QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERREDFive years’ experience working in an administrative position. Emergency Services experience specifically with fire/rescue (Firefighter, EMT, Paramedic). Communications (dispatch) experience dealing with response matrix, dispatch policies and procedures, etc.
REQUIREDHigh school graduate or equivalent with five years’ experience in a related field. Valid Florida Driver's License. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Valid Florida Driver’s License (MVR background check).
Successful completion of an employment physical to confirm the ability to perform the essential functions of the jo
Working Conditions & Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS
General office work. Travel to and from other locations required. Overtime, as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Town is a Drug Free Workplace, in compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, in § 440.102, FS and Rules 59A-24 F.A.C (Florida Administrative Code). State and federal laws and regulations may subject certain employees to additional drug testing requirements. Any employee who violates the program is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Hepatitis A vaccination, or proof of the same, as a precautionary measure against exposure to raw sewage and a signed Acknowledgement for the attached “Information to Employees - Hepatitis A” must be provided prior to assuming Town duties.
Hepatitis B vaccination, proof of same, or signed Acknowledgement declining the vaccination (see attachedInformation to Employees - Hepatitis B) must be provided prior to assuming Town duties.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our Web page at:
https://www.longboatkey.org/town-government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits
Closing Date/Time: 10/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Town of Longboat Key
Show moreLongboat Key is an offshore barrier island running roughly north to south and enclosing the western boundary of Sarasota Bay in Southwest Florida. The island’s eastern shoreline has dense mangroves except where canals have been dredged and marinas built. The western shoreline consists of a white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. On both the north and south ends, Longboat Key is separated from neighboring islands by deep water passes from the Gulf to Sarasota Bay. St. Armands Key and Lido Key lie just south of Longboat Key and West of Sarasota. Lido Key is bordered by Sarasota Bay on the East and by the Gulf of Mexico on the West. St. Armands Key is surrounded by Lido Key on the West and Sarasota Bay on the East. Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key are directly connected to each other by bridges.
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GEOGRAPHY
LONGBOAT KEY:
- Land Area: 4.26 square miles
- Length: 10.8 miles
- Width: .05 to 1 mile
- Elevation: 3 to 18 feet
LIDO KEY:
- Land Area: 530 acres
ST. ARMANDS KEY:
- Land Area: 83.6 acres
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POPULATION
LONGBOAT KEY:
- Full-time Residents: 8,000
- Seasonal Residents: 12,000
- Peak Season: 22,000
- Average Age: 66
- Male: 46.1%
- Female: 53.9%
- Avg. Household Income (2013): $175,000
LIDO KEY:
- Full-time Residents 1,475
- Seasonal Residents 1,000
- Peak Season 2,500
ST. ARMANDS KEY:
- Full-time Residents 743
GOVERNMENT
Longboat Key lies in two counties- Manatee on the northern half and Sarasota on the southern half. The island was incorporated as a township in 1955 and is governed by a seven member Town Commission, each serving a two-year term. The Mayor is elected for a two-year term by the Town Commission. Administration is under Town Management with a full complement of departments; building, planning & zoning, finance, town clerk, police and fire/rescue. Additionally the Town maintains coorperative relationships with police and fire rescue in neighboring communities. Lido Key and St. Armands are both in Sarasota County and are governed by the City of Sarasota. The Sarasota City Commission consist of five elected commissioners. The Mayor and Vice-Mayor are chosen by the Commisson and serve one year terms. All elections are non-partisan and Sarasota has a Commission Manager form of governement. The Commission appoints a City Manager. City departments include police, public works, building, zoning and code compliance, finance, housing and Community Development, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Planning and Engineering.
TRANSPORTATION
Longboat Key’s primary transportation element is Gulf of Mexico Drive (S.R. 789), a state highway classified as “urban minor arterial” running from the northern to southern ends of the key. All other roadways are Town-owned two lane streets connecting to Gulf of Mexico Drive. St. Armands Key’s primary transportation element is S.R. 789 which takes you around St. Armands Circle into Sarasota. Other roadways on St. Armands Circle are city owned. Lido Key’s primary road is Ben Franklin Drive which is just west of Blvd of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle. All other roadways on Lido Key are owned by the City of Sarasota. The Intracoastal waterway runs through Sarasota Bay and is accessible from Longboat from both the Gulf passes and numerous channels on the island’s bayside. There is public bus transportation serving the islands from Sarasota County. The Sarasota/Bradenton area has an international airport, extensive bus service, major state highways and the interstate highway system.
PUBLIC SAFETY
On Longboat Key there are 60 full-time employees in Police and Fire-Rescue Departments. All Fire-Rescue personnel are certified paramedics or EMT’s. Average response time of Fire-Rescue is only three minutes. Lido Key and St. Armands Key are under the jurisdiction of the City of Sarasota. Police Department and Fire-Rescue is through Sarasota County. Sarasota County has 127 Fire-Rescue personnel serving Lido Key and St. Armands Key and response time is just under three minutes. The City of Sarasota assigns four police to cover St. Armands Key and Lido Key, one of those four officers are present 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
TAXES
State sales tax is 7% in Sarasota County and 6.5% in Manatee County. However, medicines, medical services and most food items are exempt. Sales tax rates for transient rentals are 10.5% in Manatee County and 10% in Sarasota County. Area property taxes average 2% of assessed valuation, which is construed as market value. Taxes are assessed as of January 1 each year by the city, county and/or special taxing districts. All property taxes are conveniently combined in one bill due in November and delinquent if not paid by April 1 of the next year. Each person who owns and resides on real property in Florida on January 1 and makes the property his or her permanent residence is eligible to receive a homestead exemption up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes, including school district taxes. The additional exemption up to $25,000, applies to the assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 and only to non-school taxes. You must have a deed, Florida Drivers License, voter’s registration or Declaration of Domicile to apply. Renewals are made through the mail and are automatic unless your status changes.
Tangible Tax – Business property is subject to Florida’s Tangible Tax, which includes everything used in performance of your business except real estate. All businesses whether individual, partnership or corporations, which control, manage, lease or own any tangible personal property such as furniture, equipment, computers, machines, etc. must file a tangible tax return prior to April 1 of each year. Failure to do so will result in a fine.
HOUSING
The islands have a mix of residential condominiums, single-family homes, mobile homes and tourist units. This housing reflects the areas popularity as a haven for retired and working residents, winter residents and tourists.
SARASOTA/BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, just east of Tamiami Trail (US 41) on the Manatee/Sarasota County line, is a convenient 30 minutes from Longboat Key.
Carriers include Air Canada, Air France, Air Tran Airways, Jet Blue Airways, KLM, United Airlines and US Airways. Commuter service is provided by air Sunshine & Conair. For information call 941-359-5200 or visit online at www.srq-airport.com.
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