CHIEF OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND GROWTH - 40000186

Requisition No: 880003 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: CHIEF OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND GROWTH - 40000186

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40000186 

Salary:  $94,000 - $100,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2026 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as the Bureau Chief of Community Planning and Growth and is responsible for assisting the Division of Community Development in the implementation and administration of the state’s growth management programs, Competitive Florida program and Special District Program.  The position includes overseeing the implementation and administration of the requirements of Chapters 163 and 380, F.S., on a statewide basis, management of aspects of the Office of Comprehensive Planning and supervision of Community Program Managers.  The position involves exercising independent judgment and requires the highest level of professional planning and management capability.

Specific Duties:

Oversees review of local government comprehensive plans and plan amendments, evaluation and appraisal reports and other documents submitted to the Department under Chapter 163, F.S., and implementing rules.  Provides recommendations to the Program Management Director and makes decision as authorized.

Oversees review of applications of development approval, notices of proposed change, development orders, binding letters, agreements, and other documents submitted to the Department under Chapter 380, F.S., and implementing rules.  Provides recommendations to the Program Management Director and makes decisions as authorized.

Oversees the provision of technical assistance to local governments and communities.  Frequent travel is necessary.

Represents the Department at local public hearings and meetings, local and state committees, with various interest groups, and provides legal testimony.

Assists the Program Management Director in the coordination of the Division’s programs.  Serves to coordinate the activities of the office with other Division and units within the Department.

Oversees the Special District Program.

Responsible for oversight of personnel within the office including direct supervision of Community Program Managers.

Other duties as assigned by the Program Management Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An advanced knowledge of urban and regional planning concepts.
• Demonstrated skill in growth management.
• Demonstrated skill in applying Chapters 163 and 380 and implementing rules.
• Ability to independently address all issues and procedures involved with the statues and rules.
• Knowledge of the land development process and familiarity with permitting programs.
• Skills in both written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate effectively.
• Ability to perform word processing on a personal computer.
• Ability to apply policy and technical planning methodologies, such as population projection techniques and policy evaluation analyses.
• Ability for critical thinking to solve complex planning problems.
• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to independently direct staff on complex projects involving a team of planners.
• Ability to coordinate effectively on projects requiring intergovernmental teams.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to independently provide technical assistance to local governments on complex or contentious growth management problems.
• Ability to travel and represent the Department on committees and provide effective presentations to elected officials and staff.
• Knowledge of organizational and management principles and ability to oversee the operation of a complex organization,
• Knowledge of personnel rules, including requirements related to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Ability to develop and implement training procedures and promote career development.
• Ability to organize and establish strategies for organizational development.
• Ability to prepare budget estimates and forecast staffing needs.
• Knowledge of legislative and rulemaking processes.
• Knowledge of intradepartmental programs and interagency statutory relationships.
• Ability to effectively coordinate intergovernmental programs.

PAY: $94,000 -  $100,000 Annually

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce 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 FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:  This position serves as the Bureau Chief of Community Planning and Growth and is responsible for assisting the Division of Community Development in the implementation and administration of the state’s growth management programs, Competitive Florida program and Special District Program.     

The position involves exercising independent judgment and requires the highest level of professional planning and management capability.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.  The bureau administers grant funding to eligible organizations and local governments to address economic development and resiliency planning.  They review local government comprehensive plans and plan amendments to ensure they align with state statutes. 

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce 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.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  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.

Where You Will Work:     

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

*  Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

*  Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

*  Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

*  Flexible Spending Accounts

*  Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided

*  Career Growth      

*  Highly skilled, professional environment

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

• We care about the success of our employees
• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer's experiences, and ourselves,

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.