Planning Consultant - (Project Management) 37001745

Planning Consultant - (Project Management)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an experienced individual to provide planning, project management and team mentoring to meet the needs of the Division of Recreation and Parks (Florida State Parks). Florida State Parks span the entire state with 176 state parks and trails. This position is part of the Bureau of Operational Services team charged with enhancing visitor experiences by determining the most effective way to use interpretation to connect visitors to the park 's significance and relevant themes.

Provide portfolio-level planning and management for a diverse range of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, schedules, funding strategies and operational goals. Develop and maintain portfolio forecasts, schedules, budgets and resource planning tools to support project delivery, anticipate risks and inform long-range decision-making. Track and evaluate portfolio performance across multiple concurrent projects, identifying dependencies, scheduling impacts, budget considerations and emerging priorities.

Monitor portfolio-wide milestones, fiscal performance and deliverables to ensure projects are aligned with established objectives, standards and quality expectations. Provide strategic oversight and guidance to individual project managers to support successful project delivery, including review of project scope, feasibility, specifications, schedules, budgets and implementation strategies. Serve as the division-level liaison for long-range planning efforts related to site design, interpretive elements and park interpretive infrastructure improvements.

Develop and manage plans through feasibility assessment, conceptual development, design and fabrication. Recommend specific engagement to enhance program effectiveness based on research and analysis of personal contacts data, nonpersonal interpretive element inventory data and visitor needs assessments. Mentor team members to maintain consistency in project management practices and quality standards across the portfolio. Support leadership decision-making through recurring formal and informal portfolio reporting, status updates, forecasting, schedule management and budget analysis.

Coordinate critical and complex projects through all phases of development, including pre-planning, conceptual design, design development, production and installation. Assess projects for compliance with internal policies and standards, as well as external industry standards and best practices. Oversee and collaborate with internal subject matter experts and contractors on a variety of interpretive media projects. Develop scopes of work and procurement documents for products and services.

Collaborate with the Division 's Bureau of Design & Construction on projects involving construction-related components. Travel statewide when required. Assist with program operations and support other bureau functions as assigned. Pursue ongoing professional development to improve knowledge, skills and effectiveness for assigned duties.

Success in this position requires a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, easily adapting to change and possessing a true spirit of teamwork and service.

Knowledge of:
Effective verbal and written communication Applicable accessibility and inclusion laws, regulations, standards and guidelines Current trends and best practices in fiscal management State of Florida procurement rules Skilled in:
Effective project management Multi-tasking Successful organizational practices Data analysis Conducting Research Status reporting and issue escalation strategies Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Ability to:
Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills Establish and maintain effective working relationships Apply project management best practices that focus on scope, schedule and budget to deliver results based on program goals Meet deadlines, work under pressure and maintain a positive outlook Plan, implement and track project activities with minimal supervision Provide mentoring to coworkers Delegate across chains of command Apply creativity to the development and management of new projects Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data Apply time management best practices Learn about successful interpretive writing and media projects Learn about appropriate media and technology in interpretation Learn about interpretive media development (publications, exhibits, signs, waysides, digital media) Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures Make thorough and informed recommendations to management Maintain a valid driver 's license Travel when required

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid driver 's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Designation as a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) Experience with successful project management Ability to manage state procurement contracts…