WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
OFFICE MANAGER
Location: Venice, FL (Full-time in office, Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM)
Employer: West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND), an independent special taxing
district and local sponsor of Florida’s Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in partnership with the US
Army Corps of Engineers.
Job posting: Feb 2, 2026
Deadline: Open until filled. Anticipated start date is April/May 2026
Salary: $50,000-$70,000 salary range
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, Florida Retirement System, Life Insurance
Application: Applications must include a cover letter, detailed resume and 3 professional references. Email application to Jeff@wcind.net
Position Summary: The West Coast Inland Navigation District is seeking a high-level Office Manager who demonstrates a commitment to public service and team success. This is a responsible executive administrative work position in support of the Executive Director and Assistant Director. The ideal candidate has exceptional clerical experience and office management skills. Detailed job responsibility listing available upon request.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs daily clerical tasks and office management. This includes answering phones,
opening mail, ordering and maintaining supplies, managing contractors for office
maintenance, upkeep and repair, accounting and purchasing support, scanning and filing,
data entry
- Administrative support for the WCIND Board of Commissioners Board meetings. This
includes publishing legal notices; meeting planning and scheduling; attendance
coordination with commissioners; transcribing meeting minutes; printing/collating and
distribution of meeting agendas; maintain outreach and meeting mailing lists; track and
maintain district resolutions and management of archived records.
- Assist in the development of letters, documents and reports, update website, participate in
the planning and implementation of the district’s activities and other outreach/event
planning.
- Assist in the fiscal responsibilities of the District ranging from accounts payable, budget
preparation, annual audits, Coordination between external financial services.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and organization of public administration.
Knowledge of the functions, operations, and strategy of WCIND.
Ability to direct and coordinate the work of others as required by assignment.Ability to work independently on complex and confidential tasks and to deal with non-routine
matters.
Ability to interpret, explain and apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Ability to compose effective and accurate correspondence pertaining to varied and specialized
subject matter.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with others.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Qualifications:
- Associate degree plus 3-years of work-related experience; or a bachelor’s degree and 2-
years of work-related experience; or a high school diploma and 5-years of work-related
experience.
- Exceptional clerical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products,
primarily Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Additional software experience a plus
(tracking/archival/ AI etc.)
- Florida Notary or ability to obtain with 3 months
- Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently to
oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Previous experience working with a public
agency or state/local elected office is preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills: ability to work cooperatively with a variety of
stakeholders including WCIND staff and commissioners, agencies, elected officials, local
governments and contractors.
- Previous Experience with State of Florida Truth in Millage (TRIM) process and
procedures. (preferred but not required)
The WCIND is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran
status, or other protected status. In accordance with the Florida Veterans’ Preference Law,
eligible veterans and eligible spouses and family members of veterans receive preference in
employment and are encouraged to apply; applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must submit
appropriate documentation at the time of application. Applicants requiring a reasonable
accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application
process should contact Assistant Director Jeffrey Devine at 941-485-9402 or
Jeff@wcind.net. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check
and verification of identity and employment eligibility in accordance with state and federal law,
including participation in E-Verify.
Under Florida law, applications and related materials may be subject to public disclosure unless
specifically exempt by law.