Planning Analyst - 40000684

Planning Analyst -

Salary: $50,000 to $53,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Reviews comprehensive plan amendments for consistency with Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes and prepares Objections, Recommendations and Comments Reports and recommendations for findings of compliance.
• Reviews land development regulations and prepares reports in accordance with Chapter 380.05, Florida Statutes, the Principles for Guiding Development and relevant Florida Administrative Codes.
• Research scientific studies, management plans, statutes, administrative codes and federal rules and provides recommendations regarding applicability to relevant program activity.
• Reviews environmental resource permits, requests to dredge and fill, dock siting plans, revetments and other development proposals under the Coastal Zone Management Program and prepares recommendations for agency action.
• Reviews development orders, permits and other development approvals for consistency with the adopted comprehensive plan, land development regulations, Principles for Guiding Development, Florida Administrative Codes, and develops recommendations for agency action.
• Reviews land development regulations for consistency with the adopted comprehensive plan, Principles for Guiding Development, relevant Florida Administrative Codes, and develops recommendations for agency action.
• Participates in interagency meetings and coordinates with local and state agencies, citizens and neighborhood groups.
• Coordinates and participates in the preparation and evaluation of the annual Florida Keys Work Program Report to the Governor and Cabinet.
• Prepares reports and briefings and attends meetings with Cabinet Aides and other state agency staff.
• Participates in the response for information and documents from the Governor's Office staff.
• Reviews relevant legislation and prepares recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance to local governments in interpreting and accomplishing Florida Keys Work Program tasks by coordinating meetings with planning and legal staff.
• Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, Chapter 380.05, Florida Statutes, Areas of Critical State Concern and Growth Management Administrative Codes.
• Skills in utilizing Geographic Information Systems and property appraiser records, and in interpretation of building and site plans.
• Ability to express scientific and legal concepts in plain language and make concise presentations.
• Ability to interpret rules, codes, statutes and comprehensive plan policies.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to use standard office and email software on computer.

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 works as a planning analyst in the Bureau of Community Planning & Growth. Reviews comprehensive plans and plan amendments for consistency.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

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.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee is Florida's Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is…