Planning Analyst

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates comprehensive plans and plan amendments, evaluation and appraisal reports, and other documents submitted to the Department under Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and implementing rules. 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 technical assistance to local governments and communities on planning issues.
• Serves on one or more special state initiative teams.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the development process and permitting programs.
• Skills in both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Computer application skills, working knowledge/experience using Microsoft applications
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Ability to travel and represent the Department on committees and provide effective presentations to elected officials and staff.

$50,000 to $53,000 Annually

Tallahassee, Florida, the state capital.

Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

This position is an advanced, professional planning position and is responsible for implementing the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Program. The 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.

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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211

F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.