PLANNING CONSULTANT - 42003207

Requisition No: 847635 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT - 42003207

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003207 

Salary:  $47,502.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2025 

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PLANNING CONSULTANT

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AQUACULTURE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Carlos Martinez, (850) 617-7600

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research, analysis, business, government, social, health or rehabilitative services or fiscal work. 

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. 

A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. 

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Possession of a valid Driver License.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Plans, coordinates and manages the documentation for transactions involving the use of sovereign submerged lands for aquacultural purposes pursuant to department’s aquaculture leasing program.  Ensures that the required information is sufficient to complete and process applications and requests for actions; ensures that the documentation is accurate and correct; and ensures that transactions are completed in a timely manner and are consistent with relevant statutory authority and direction. 

Reviews and evaluates applications for proposed aquaculture projects that require proprietary authorizations and determines that projects conform with the Florida Statutes and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund’s established policies, rules, and regulations.  Coordinates review and evaluation of aquaculture activities by relevant federal, state, and local regulatory entities to ensure that proposed activities meet and comply with regulatory requirements.  Reviews the records of aquaculture lease applicants to identity unlawful activities associated with resource management and public health protection.  Consults with applicants during the lease process.  Prepares documentation for agency review and prepares agenda items.  Represents the department by participating in workshops, public hearings, seminars, aquaculture-related committees and councils.

Coordinates and manages the administrative aspects of the aquaculture leasing program, including maintaining records and documents; preparing invoices and receiving payment for lease fees; processing lease renewals, transfers, assignments and cancellations; processing use agreements; conducting lease audits; completing advertising and notification requirements; and assisting in developing policies and procedures.  Prepares lease instruments as authorized by the Board for aquacultural activities on sovereign submerged lands.

Develops, maintains and ensures the accuracy of the aquaculture leasing program database. Manages data input and data files, conducts data analyses and develops reports related to the database.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan and direct program activities.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.