COMMUNITY PLANNER - 37020957

Requisition No: 856210 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: COMMUNITY PLANNER - 37020957

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020957 

Salary:  $41,561.47 to $45,423.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2025 

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Community Planner - 37020957

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Resilient Florida Program – Planning and Policy Section

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Florida Resilience Program to operate more efficiently and effectively. The incumbent of this position provides consultative and analysis services, and technical assistance to local governments, the constituents of Florida, and program staff for the Planning Group of the Florida Resilient program. This position may require travel using a state vehicle in the performance of duties.

Processes, analyzes, and tracks grant funded applications for state, federal and local governments.

Conducts research and determines eligibility of grant expenditures in furtherance of approved grant projects, in accordance with program and fiscal rules, contract controls, state laws and policies.

Develops and distributes reports, bulletins, maps, brochures, and other information to assist in the provision of and participation in programs administered, providing information for the communities in Florida, and other interested parties.

Plans and conduct workshops in conjunction with administered grant programs.

Participates in conferences, workshops, seminars, and similar activities for the program.

Compiling and analyzing data relevant to the identification of problems and the development of programs directed at solving these problems.

Provides program analysis to departmental planning task forces.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of community planning/development programs; program coordination and evaluation techniques.

Ability to evaluate, review, and administer federal and state grants; provide consultative and advisory services to government and community groups; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use computer (Microsoft Word, Access and Excel); establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; monitor program effectiveness; conduct research and prepare various reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 4 years of verifiable related experience.  Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required 4 years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Travel may be required. Valid driver license.

Applicants may be required to provide additional information as part of the screening process to verify experience that relates to the necessary KSAs of the position prior to being offered an interview.

Pay:

$41,561.47 – $45,423.00

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life.  Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.  

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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

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 for 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.