Sarasota, FL
Accela Program Support – Part-Time
30 hours/week | One-year assignment
Schedule: Monday–Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (schedule TBD)
Pay rate: $50.00/hr.
Job Summary
We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional to support ongoing administrative and quality assurance efforts for the County’s Land Information Management System (Accela). This part-time role is responsible for maintaining system benchmarks, performing QA testing, supporting end users, and helping ensure Accela runs smoothly across permitting, inspection, and enforcement workflows.
What You’ll Do
Administrative & QA Support
- Maintain and track key Accela benchmarks and performance data
- Conduct routine quality assurance testing to ensure accurate system function
- Log and document test results, issues, and user-reported problems
- Monitor system performance and identify discrepancies for resolution
Documentation & Process Support
- Document business processes, test cases, checklists, and system changes
- Collect and organize user feedback for analysis and implementation
- Help refine workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy
System & User Coordination
- Provide administrative support for system updates and enhancements
- Assist with troubleshooting user issues and escalating as needed
- Collaborate with the Program Administrator and technical teams to implement improvements
- Help ensure data integrity across system modules
Communication & Collaboration
- Act as a point of contact between staff and IT for system-related needs
- Participate in status meetings and contribute to cross-department coordination
- Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required
Experience
- Experience with administrative systems, quality assurance, or data tracking
- Familiarity with Accela or similar permitting/land management systems
- Experience in a government or regulatory environment is a plus
Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable conducting structured testing and maintaining documentation
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently in a deadline-driven environment
- Proficient with web-based platforms and office productivity tools