PLANNER I - 37011218

Requisition No: 860027 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PLANNER I - 37011218

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011218 

Salary:  $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/05/2025 

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Planner I 
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
**Internal Agency Only**
This position is located in Pensacola, FL.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This position provides support to the Director of District Management and leadership team, supports internal and external communication and educational outreach objectives.

• Coordinates the processing of a variety of correspondence to include preparation of, reviewing and editing, investigating subject matter, and preparing replies, reviewing records and reports which require action, recommending solutions or actions, and coordinating special projects or activities.
• Assists the Director of District Management and district staff with confidential matters, correspondence, rules, agreements and reports that originate from the Director of District Management’s office and/or from  staff.
• Serve as the first point of contact by answering calls, conducting research when appropriate, taking messages, and routing calls as necessary.
• Handle inquiries and requests directly whenever possible to support the Director of District Management.
• Coordinates and oversees the Director of District Management’s meetings conferences, and appointments.
• Coordinates District meetings and workshops by ensuring attendees are invited/kept updated on meeting/workshop events, ensures meeting room is scheduled and room is set up as needed.
• Routinely attends district leadership, manager and planning meetings, compiles meeting summaries and action item reports outlining projects assigned to staff.
• Develops and designs internal and external communication materials such as announcements, agendas, flyers, surveys, and district bulletin boards.
• Coordinates the new employee welcome messages for the Intranet with input from hiring manager and HR team.
  Supports district communications through Intranet and Internet updates and coordination with other content contributors and administrators.
• Support district outreach objectives through assisting with coordination of outreach events, recording meeting notes, developing meeting agendas, tracking outreach metrics, and ensuring follow up on action items, etc.
• Coordinates special projects and events with the district leadership team.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
3. Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
4. Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
5. Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
6. Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
7. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
8. Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License and ability to travel overnight as needed.
  At least 2 years of verifiable related experience in Business Management or related field. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Management or related field 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.
• Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigation, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:

Annual salary - $ 40,000.00 - 42,000.00

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where you will work:
The Northwest District is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. This district has three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. This position is available in Pensacola located downtown at 160 W. Government St. Pensacola, FL., 32502.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool 
  And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Special Notes:
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  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.