DOS - PLANNER IV - 45001113

Requisition No: 851873 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - PLANNER IV - 45001113

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45001113 

Salary:  $41,561.57 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2025 

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Department of State

Planner IV

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historic Preservation

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience working in a publicly engaged environment, administrative position, or in one or more of the related fields, or a bachelor’s degree in planning, economic development, public administration, communications, political science, historic preservation, or a related field
• Experience with data collection, analysis and Excel spreadsheets.
• Skilled in social media environments – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.
• Resume and Cover letter attached to application

Preferences:

• Experience with public speaking, training, and webinars
• Experience with event planning
• Experience with long range planning and implementation
• Experience working with individuals with varying skill levels
• Experience drafting press releases, media materials, and public documents
• Experience producing simple graphics, logos and flyers using Canva, Photoshop, etc.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems and ArcView software or similar programs
• Knowledge of comprehensive plans and local ordinances
• Two years of experience in a state or local Main Street program

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Periodic travel may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the management of the Florida Main Street program through planning significant program events, managing program records, and providing technical assistance to member communities. Duties include:

• Participating in multi-day travel to assist Coordinator in organizing quarterly meetings, annual conference, and all other programs.
• Assisting with conference planning, including coordinating with other organizations.
• Updating all Florida Main Street documents on a regular basis, including paper and digital files, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Assisting the Coordinator in providing technical assistance to the local Main Street communities.
• Assisting in conducting community evaluations for Main Street accreditation.
• Coordinating production of brochures and pamphlets and preparing mass mailings.
• Ensuring all information is current on the Florida Main Street website.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the Main Street Program while the coordinator is away from the office.
• Submitting announcements to the Florida Administrative Register as deemed necessary by 1A-36, Florida Administrative Code and the Department.
• Answering phones and replying to general email correspondence.
• Reviewing deliverables from vendors/consultants.
• Work with communities on community involvement and strategic planning efforts.
• Work with Executive Directors and Board of Directors to achieve program effectiveness.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Main Street Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out complex projects.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present data.
• Skilled in digital communications, including using social media.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Ability to work independently to organize and manage workload.
• Ability to learn new skills. 
• Ability to conduct overnight travel.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

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.