PLANNER III - 77070285

Requisition No: 878821 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: PLANNER III - 77070285

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77070285 

Salary:  $40,320.81 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2026 

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FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

BOATING & WATERWAYS

PLANNER 3

(LEON COUNTY / POSITION NUMBER 77070285)

Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Evaluating and assisting with the development and review of state and local government boating safety and manatee zone marker requests. Analyzing legal descriptions, maps, ordinances, and other documents associated with the promulgation of boating restricted area rules. Evaluating and assisting in compiling and analyzing data relevant to the identification of problems and the development of programs directed at solving waterway management problems.

Initiates recommendations pertinent to rule making and restricted area development, projecting needs as appropriate and tracking associated initiatives. Incorporates sound scientific data and reasonable public input when formulating solutions without jeopardizing our natural resources or freedom to navigate. Prepares documents for state rule making and tracks progress to ensure timely submission. Ensures that all agency and state procedural and publication deadlines are met.  Evaluates and assists in the coordination, development, permitting, installation and maintenance of markers for state-adopted boating safety and manatee protection restricted speed zones with local governments, state and/or federal agencies and stakeholders to ensure consistency with state law, administrative rules and federal laws and explores innovative concepts that would improve objectives.  

Assists with the compilation and/or assessment of data and other documentation associated with state adopted boating and manatee restricted areas and planning, including legal descriptions, managing the FWC Marker On-Call Program and appropriately addressing non-compliant markers. Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing activities in the assigned area of responsibility.   Evaluates and assists with the inventory of state-owned and/or managed waterway markers, maintenance/inspection schedules and ensure regulated areas are accurately posted pursuant to Chapters 68C-22 and 68D-24, Florida Administrative Code. Conducts analyses to determine the consistency of the proposed projects with state plans, programs, and objectives. Reviews correspondence received concerning waterway management issues and provides timely response as per Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and agency guidelines.

Prepares proposed position statements, as requested, as to the consistency of the proposed projects with agency programs and objectives. Assist in continuing efforts to broaden partnerships regarding waterway management initiatives with local, state, and federal governments. Assist in projecting cost estimates, needs and/or initiatives to promote the objectives of the Waterway Management Unit and Boating and Waterways Section. Coordinates internally with other Divisions, Offices, and the Institute regarding the development of boating and manatee restricted areas. Initiates and assists in preparations for public workshops, hearings, and meetings.  Independently makes presentations to stakeholders and LE pertaining to waterway marker projects. Represents the Division at public meetings and conferences as appropriate.

Assist the Waterway Management Unit as the FWC contract manager and construction project coordinator lead for all waterway construction projects. Duties include managing multiple contracts for construction, long and short-term project planning, work plan development and representing FWC at stakeholder meetings on upcoming project plans. Assist Planning Manager with emergency response coordination for the water management unit. Works with the Planning Manager to inventory damages after a catastrophic or natural weather event and then providing the needed documentation to FEMA for reimbursement through coordination with field units. Evaluates unit programs to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and innovative approaches for programmatic improvement. (Process Improvement Team). Participates and contributes across sections and divisions of the agency to meet agency objectives (Habitat and Species, Boating Safety, Grants, Imperiled Species). Assists in developing long range objectives for the waterway management unit and tracks progress. Anticipates potential issues and develops strategic planning to address them. Assists in the development of annual reports and presentations and reports to the BAC, Florida legislature and division/agency leadership, as needed. Assists in developing and running county-wide marker maintenance projects and budget, contracts and agreements.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: 

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of problem-solving and project management techniques.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Power Point, and Word).
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. 
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to analyze programs and proposed projects.
• Ability to prepare reports and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing).
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others. 
• Ability to communicate with the public in a courteous manner. 
• Ability to travel and telecommute.  

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

• Valid driver's license, 
• Become a Certified Contract Manager
• A satisfactory level 2 background check will be required.

Minimum Requirements for the position:

• Experience with GIS mapping
• Valid driver's license
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and Power Point
• Experience with project management and oversight
• Familiarity with Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes

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.