Planning Analyst - 40000351

Planning Analyst -

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Requisition No: 880939 Agency:
Commerce

Working Title:

Planning Analyst -  Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:  Salary: $50,000 - $51,500 Annually Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• This position is a professional planning position and is responsible for implementing the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Program (Chapter 163, Part Two, Florida Statutes);
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists Community Program Manager in drafting scopes of work for grant agreements and coordinating with grantees as needed to finalize scopes of work.
• 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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of urban and regional planning concepts
• Demonstrated skill in growth management
• Demonstrated skill in applying Chapters 163
• Skill 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

Our Organization and Mission:

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.

The Work You Will Do:

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.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. Provides technical assistance to local governments and communities on planning issues.

How You Will Grow:

Florida Commerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida's economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
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