PLANNING CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 869347 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70005903 

Salary:  $64,890.28 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: PLANNING CONSULTANT

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Office of Strategic Initiatives.

The mission of the Office of Strategic Initiatives in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to drive innovation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement within the Department.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead and manage special projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines are met and deliverables align with organizational standards.
• Design and produce high-quality visual materials, including reports, presentations, and communication documents, using Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools.
• Develop clear, accurate, and visually compelling graphs, charts, and other graphics from raw data to support analysis, reporting, and informed decision-making.
• Develop written content that complements visual design, maintaining consistency and clarity across all formats.
• Maintain and manage the Master Calendar, including preparation and facilitation of the monthly Master Calendar meeting.
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned, supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Office of Strategic Initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strategic planning, project management principles, and state policies, including statutory reporting requirements.
• Visual communication standards and design principles for professional publications and presentations.

Skills in:

• Advanced graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) to create visually compelling reports, presentations, and communication materials.
• Transforming raw data into clear visualizations (graphs, charts, infographics); proficiency with Microsoft Power BI is preferred.
• Writing, editing, and proofreading with exceptional accuracy and clarity.
• Managing multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to:

• Integrate design and content to produce high-quality, visually engaging deliverables.
• Read, interpret and visualize data.
• Coordinate and complete special projects independently and collaboratively.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and adapt to change priorities in a fast-paced environment.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess three (3) years of professional graphic design experience.
• Must possess three (3) years of professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Must possess three (3) years of professional project management experience.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.