PLANNER IV - 37020773

Requisition No: 863409 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PLANNER IV - 37020773

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020773 

Salary:  $42,561.57 to $49,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/24/2025 

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Planner IV - 37020773

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Coastal Management Program

Internal Agency Only

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 Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection to operate more efficiently and effectively. This is a professional position primarily responsible for maintaining the legal framework of the Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) and coordination of coastal hazards activities within the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection. The FCMP is a complex interagency and intergovernmental program involving state-wide issues and interactions with federal, state, and local agencies and other states.  The individual in this position must have good interpersonal skills, exercise independent judgment, be able to facilitate workshops, and ensure work products are of the highest quality and comply with applicable state and federal statutes and rules.

Prepares Routine Program Changes, public notices, and other documents necessary for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s approval of changes to the statutes that will keep the federal consistency reviews consistent with legislative changes. Manages the routine program changes process so that update requests are submitted on an annual cycle. Updates the FCMP Guide each year with the approved program changes so that the public and all federal agencies can easily find the current information for the Program.

Through coordination with the Program’s network state agency partners, the Clearinghouse and Office of General Counsel, acts on behalf of the FCMP for several ongoing and new initiatives. Coordinates with local governments, Aquatic Preserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve staff, state and federal agencies and the public for a unified preparation and response to these initiatives. Leads the Coastal Managers Forum which quarterly brings together all the network partner agencies to coordinate with each other and learn of current and future projects by different agencies.

Coordinates, participates, initiates, and leads various special projects for ORCP. Special projects include public educational events, training events, and partnering projects with businesses and/or other agencies. Assists with FCMP reviews and program support events and projects such as attending Coastal States Organization’s coastal hazard meetings or NOAA’s Southeast Region’s Resilience call. Provides support for facilitated discussion for FCMP 2026-2031 assessment and strategies.

Assists with efforts to improve performance in all FCMP programmatic activities.

Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida coastal policies.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations. 
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of computer literacy and efficacy with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve a task.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to interact with supervisors, coworkers, and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful and to maintain a positive outlook
• Ability to travel, including single-day and multi-day trips.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three years of verifiable related experience in the environmental field. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in a natural or other science may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel, some overnight.

Pay:

$42,561.57 to $49,000.00

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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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. 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);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a 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 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.