PLANNER IV - 37020961

Requisition No: 838222 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PLANNER IV - 37020961

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020961 

Salary:  $44,100.00 to $47,045.28 

Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2024 

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Planner IV - 37020961

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Resilient Florida Program – Planning and Policy Section

Open Competitive

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. 

The Work You Will Do:

This is an advanced planning position in the Resilient Florida program responsible for analyzing, coordinating, and implementing the program’s role in community and coastal resilience planning initiatives. The position is responsible for consulting and assisting local governments with develop of projects that will include sea level rise vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans, in-depth review of grant-funded projects, and general technical assistance, all requiring a broad knowledge and expertise in resilience and adaptation principles and techniques.  Incumbent may need to travel to local governments to accomplish duties.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Resilient Florida Program was established during the 2021 Legislative Session with the passage of SB1954/HB7019 and the creation of section 380.093, Florida Statutes. This legislation will ensure that communities have the resources they need for resilience planning and project implementation, as well as creating a framework for a cohesive, coordinated statewide approach to addressing the impacts of sea level rise, the effects of intensified storms and localized flooding. The program will administer the Resilient Florida Grant Program, complete a comprehensive statewide flood vulnerability and sea level rise data set and assessment, develop annual Resilience Plans consisting of prioritized projects for funding consideration, support Regional Resilience Entities and collaborate with the Florida Flood Hub of Applied Research and Innovation.  The program will include sections devoted to planning, grant and budget management, technical support and data management.

How You Will Grow:

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 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.  Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. 

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.

Pay:

$41,567.57

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an advanced planning position in the Resilient Florida program responsible for independently analyzing, coordinating, and implementing the program’s role in community and coastal resilience planning initiatives. The position will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Resilient Florida program to operate more efficiently and effectively and is responsible for consulting and assisting local governments with develop of projects that will include sea level rise vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans, in-depth review of grant-funded projects, and general technical assistance, all requiring a broad knowledge and expertise in resilience and adaptation principles and techniques.

Coordinates and assists with the management of technical projects including the development and population of grant management applications and in the use of OCULUS.

Consults with and assists applicants with the development of scopes of work for planning grant-funded projects.

Reviews planning project deliverables for sound resilience and adaptation aspects and recommends acceptance/rejection.

Manages and tracks assigned planning projects.

Functions as primary planning contact for assigned grant-funded projects.

Provides consultative and technical assistance to local governments.

Develops and provides presentations and outreach as needed.

Coordinates and facilitates informational workshops and webinars as needed.

Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing activities in the assigned area of responsibility.

Assists in the development of program materials.

Incumbent may need to travel to local governments to accomplish duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of climate change and resilience-related concepts, such as sea level rise causes and effects, adaptation strategies.
• Knowledge of urban and regional planning concepts.  
• Knowledge of applicable Florida statutes.
• Knowledge of floodplain management concepts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing 
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to apply critical thinking for planning problems.
• Ability to independently exercise sound judgement performing duties.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to Department staff, local governments, and other external stakeholders.
• Ability to represent the Department on committees and provide effective presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of six years.
• A valid driver license

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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 answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

Contact Information

Rick Sanborn, HR Liaison 

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Richard.Sanborn@FloridaDEP.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.