Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

The Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination (SLERC) program is accepting applications for a full‑time career service Planner I position. The SLERC program is responsible for the consistent implementation of the Environmental Resource Permitting programs statewide.

Requisition No: 885219
Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

PLANNER I
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $38,934.00
Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2026

The Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination (SLERC) program is accepting applications for a full‑time career service Planner I position. The SLERC program is responsible for the consistent implementation of the Environmental Resource Permitting programs statewide.

The Program regulates activities in, on or over surface waters or wetlands, as well as any activity involving the alteration of surface water flows. This is a professional position drafting, reviewing, editing, and preparing rule making documents for the program. The position would be expected to coordinate with agency attorneys to ensure that agency rule making procedures are followed and completed on time.

Organizing and assisting with the preparation and public presentations related to ongoing rule making along with compiling comments from the public and other interested parties would be a routine duty.

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of problem‑solving techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to analyze programs and proposed projects.
• Ability to prepare reports and records.
• Ability to prepare and present training materials.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in planning, evaluation, research, analysis, business, government or fiscal work. 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’s license

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

• Experience with the rules and statutes governing the State’s regulatory and proprietary programs.
• Experience with drafting and reviewing reports and presentation materials.
• Experience with drafting state regulatory rules.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

$38,934.00

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the…