Planning Analyst

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Requisition No: 865037

Agency:
Commerce

Working Title:

PLANNING ANALYST -

This position is an advanced, professional planning position and is responsible for implementing the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Program (Chapter 163, Part Two, Florida Statutes) and the Development of Regional Impact Program (Chapter 380, Florida Statutes); interagency coordinated review functions (Federal Coastal Consistency, MPO Transportation Plans, Deepwater Port Master Plans, Campus Master Plans, etc.) and the provision of technical assistance to local governments.

This position is responsible for conducting in-depth review of projects requiring a broad knowledge and expertise in planning principles and techniques and the use of independent judgment in implementing Florida’s growth management laws. General duties include travel to local governments.

• Independently evaluates comprehensive plans and plan amendments and other documents submitted to the Department under Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, for any impact to important state resources. Prepare reports summarizing the issues, analyzing consistency with growth management laws, identifying strategies to achieve consistency with state laws and making recommendations for resolving issues with local governments and interested parties.
• Independently evaluates applications for development approval, notices of proposed change, development orders, binding letters, agreements and other documents submitted to the Department under Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, and implementing rules. Prepare reports summarizing regional issues, analyzing consistency with growth management laws, identifying mitigation strategies and making recommendations for resolving issues with local governments and interested parties.
• Provides advanced technical assistance to local governments and communities on planning issues.
• Serves on one or more special state initiative teams.
• Serves as an expert witness in administrative hearings.
• Participates in interagency meetings, workshops, pre-application conferences and public meetings as the Department representative.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of urban and regional planning concepts; demonstrated skill in growth management; demonstrated skill in applying Chapters 163 and 380 and Rule 9J-2.
• Knowledge of the development process and permitting programs; skills in both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Ability to perform word processing on a personal computer; ability to apply planning methodologies, such as population projection.
• Ability to apply critical thinking for most planning problems.
• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment performing duties.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to local governments.
• Aability to travel and represent the Department on committees and provide effective presentations to elected officials and staff.

$47,668.01 Annually

Florida Commerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

This position is responsible for conducting in-depth review of projects requiring a broad knowledge and expertise in planning principles and…