PLANNING AND BUDGETING SPECIALIST - SES - 37010208

Requisition No: 861846 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PLANNING AND BUDGETING SPECIALIST - SES - 37010208

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37010208 

Salary:  This position is hiring at $55,000.00 per year. 

Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2025 

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Planning and Budget Specialist 
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
“Open Competitve”
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This Planning and Budgeting Specialist position is in the Bureau of Budget and Planning, under the Division of Administrative Services. This is a highly responsible position that performs budget and planning functions. This position provides direct support to Budget Office and division staff performing a variety of complex administrative and budget responsibilities. The incumbent will perform various duties which require confidentiality, critical thinking, initiative, attention to detail, and interacting professionally with others.

•    Performs Budget Analyst responsibilities for assigned programs. Assists with the preparation of the Legislative Budget Request (LBR), Schedule I’s and other related financial documents for assigned areas of the Department.

•    Monitors the approved budget for assigned programs and verifies the accuracy of FLAIR allotments submitted to reflect changes in the approved budget. Analyzes and prepares budget amendment requests, including uploading them into the Budget Amendment Processing System (BAPS).

•    Inputs allotment information into FLAIR.  

•    Provides administrative support for the Budget Office.

•    Maintains and updates the Budget Office calendar, scheduling key budget meetings and overseeing important deadlines during Legislative Session, LBR and Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP). Sends out Session meeting invites to include meeting materials, agendas and documentation pertaining to the Department’s related bills. 

•    Prepares/reviews salary projections and analyzes budget projections prepared by assigned programs.

•    Carries out various year-end and startup activities for assigned programs.

•    Participates in analyzing the fiscal impact of legislation pertaining to assigned programs.

•    Participates in compiling and reviewing certain information required for the Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP).

•    Creates PDF files and organizes manual schedules for uploading in required format for LBR and LRPP on the Florida Fiscal Portal. 

•    Assists the Regulatory Program Budget Manager and other staff with budgetary needs.

•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and use of the following software: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Knowledge and use of the following systems: Legislative Appropriation System/Planning and Budgeting System (LAS/PBS) Mainframe and Web; Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR); Report Distribution System (RDS); Payroll Expense Allocation System (PEAS); BAPS. Knowledge and use of the Internet for purposes of accessing legislative and other online information. Knowledge of the State budgeting and legislative processes, including familiarity with terminology and concepts. Ability to analyze financial data and written information and propose solutions to complex problems. Ability to communicate and explain complex concepts both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications: 
At least four (4) years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related field.
•    Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook experience.
•    Adobe Acrobat Pro experience.
•    Knowledge of State of Florida budget development, legislative and amendment processes.
•    Experience utilizing Florida’s budgeting systems (LAS/PBS and BAPS).
•    Experience with budget planning, preparation techniques, methods of reviewing and analyzing financial data, and developing/recommending budgetary revisions..

Pay:
This position is hiring at $55,000.00 per year.

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:
This position is located in the Carr Building, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.

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 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.