PLANNING ANALYST - 37020958

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection in Tallahassee, is seeking a Planning Analyst to support the Florida Resilient Program with expertise in engineering, GIS, and environmental science.

The role requires coordinating with grant applicants, staff, and agencies to review grants, analyze data, and help develop resilience policies and procedures. A strong background in GIS, data analysis, and interagency collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Six years of verifiable related experience; post-secondary degrees may substitute for four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Strong communication and data analysis abilities.
• Experience with GIS, data reviews, grant processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Florida Resilient grants and assist in deliverable reviews and eligibility issues.
• Conduct technical reviews of proposed adaptation projects and related data; provide written comments.
• Assist with resilience projects and prepare reports with long-term strategy recommendations.
• Coordinate with ORCP staff, grant applicants, and other agencies to advance projects.
• Develop training materials and assist in education/outreach activities.
• Represent the Florida Resilient staff in meetings and interagency discussions.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Data analysis

Time management

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

Salesforce

Job description

Requisition No:884718

Working Title: PLANNING ANALYST - 37020958

Pending Reclassification to Environmental Specialist III - October 2026

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department's Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or the work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures and/or general orders applicable to perform the duties of this position.

This intermediate environmental position will support the Florida Resilient Program and requires a broad working knowledge of engineering, geology, data science, GIS, and environmental science. Provides technical assistance for planning, funding, permitting, and monitoring of resilience adaptation projects, as well as assisting in the development of policy and procedures.This position requires effective communication and coordination with staff, grant applicants, regional planners, local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and other departmental entities in pursuit of the overall mission to improve resilience to coastal and inland flooding for the state’s critical assets.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Technical environmental program support for Florida Resilient grants. This includes aiding the grant manager on deliverable reviews, grant workplan reviews, scope of work changes, and eligibility issues. Assists with the development of guidelines for the review of project data and the criteria for compliance with statutes, rules and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources.
• Conducts technical reviews of proposed adaptation projects, resilience related monitoring data, and analysis of vulnerability studies. Provides written comments to the project manager. Participates in meetings as necessary with designated staff to discuss projects and to coordinate the completion of technical reviews.
• Assists with resilience related projects and processes in collaboration with ORCP staff and contractors and prepares reports with recommendations for long-term strategies.
• Assists Field Staff with on-site or virtual inspections, as needed, to evaluate project tasks and deliverables, grant compliance and project performance.
• Assists in review of grant applications. Identifies and documents eligible entities and projects based on application and statute. Evaluates and scores applications. Provides QA support on application evaluations. Works with planning, GIS, and SalesForce team to enhance evaluation process and provide training materials.
• Assist in any other Florida Resilient projects funded by the section or DEP. Duties include data review, data creation, deliverable review, scope of work (SOW) creation, report writing, project management assistance, coordination with other sections, and invoicing.
• Assists in development and review of data products used to analyze program information and streamline processes. This may involve geodatabases, spatial layers, dashboards, mobile applications, Salesforce data sources and coordination with GIS section.
• Coordinate with planning section on education and outreach. This includes developing training materials for applicants and grantees, attending workshops/conferences/open houses, and acting as backup on event scheduling and logistics.
• Represents the Florida Resilient staff in meetings with applicants, at public meetings, and at Department and interagency discussions related to projects and policy issues.
• The position also coordinates with the other sections and program areas of the Department in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the environment and natural resources of Florida.
• In performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will need to develop and maintain working knowledge, skills and abilities in resilience or engineering; and knowledge of the statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ArcGIS desktop and mobile applications.
• Ability to apply critical thinking for planning/infrastructure problems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to Department staff, local governments, and other external stakeholders.
• Skilled in methods of collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to develop data products to streamline data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least six years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel.

Pay

$53,580.60

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.

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 );

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.Candidatesrequiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone]. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Contact Information

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.