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Planner IV - 1
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PLANNER IV - 37020961 1
Date: May 29, 2025
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Requisition No: 854056
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PLANNER IV - 37020961 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020961
Salary: $41,561.57
Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2025
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Planner IV - 37020961
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection
Resilient Florida Program – Planning and Policy Section
Open Competitive
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This is an advanced planning position in the Resilient Florida program responsible for independently analyzing, coordinating, and implementing the program’s role in community and coastal resilience planning initiatives. The position will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Resilient Florida program to operate more efficiently and effectively and is responsible for consulting and assisting local governments with develop of projects that will include sea level rise vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans, in-depth review of grant-funded projects, and general technical assistance, all requiring a broad knowledge and expertise in resilience and adaptation principles and techniques.
Coordinates and assists with the management of technical projects including the development and population of grant management applications and in the use of OCULUS. Consults with and assists applicants with the development of scopes of work for planning grant-funded projects.
Reviews planning project deliverables for sound resilience and adaptation aspects and recommends acceptance/rejection. Manages and tracks assigned planning projects.
Functions as primary planning contact for assigned grant-funded projects.
Provides consultative and technical assistance to local governments. Develops and provides presentations and outreach as needed. Coordinates and facilitates informational workshops and webinars as needed.
Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing activities in the assigned area of responsibility. Assists in the development of program materials.
Incumbent may need to travel to local governments to accomplish duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Knowledge of climate change and resilience-related concepts, such as seal level rise causes and effects, adaptation strategies.
+ Knowledge of urban and regional planning concepts.
+ Knowledge of applicable Florida statutes.
+ Knowledge of floodplain management concepts.
+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
+ Ability to establish effective working relationships and negotiate effectively.
+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
+ Ability to apply critical thinking for planning problems.
+ Ability to independently exercise sound judgement performing duties.
+ Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
+ Ability to provide technical assistance to Department staff, local governments, and other external stakeholders.
+ Ability to represent the Department on committees and provide effective presentations .
Minimum Qualifications:
+ At least 6 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
+ A valid driver license
Applicants may be required to provide additional information as part of the screening process to verify experience that relates to the necessary KSAs of the position prior to being offered an interview.
Pay:
$41,561.57
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
+ Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
+ Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
+ State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
+ Tuition waivers;
+ Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)
+ And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
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