OPS PLANNING ANALYST

State of Florida

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • $25.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Requisition No: 859769Agency: CommerceWorking Title: OPS PLANNING ANALYST - 40090033Pay Plan: TempPosition Number: 40090033Salary: $25.00/HourlyPosting Closing Date: 09/30/2025Total Compensation EstimatorJOB TYPE: FULL TIME / OPSPOSITION LOCATION: Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)OPS PLANNING ANALYSTOpen CompetitiveYour Specific Responsibilities:
  • Assist in reviewing comprehensive plan amendments for consistency with Chapters 163, Part II and 380 Part I, Florida Statutes.
  • Prepare reports summarizing the review, including identifying issues, analyzing consistency with growth management laws, identifying strategies to achieve consistency with state laws and making recommendations for resolving issues with local governments and interested parties.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of urban and regional planning concepts.
  • Knowledge of growth management.
  • Ability to understand and apply Chapters 163, Part II Florida Statutes.
  • Ability to understand and apply Chapters 380, Part II Florida Statutes.
  • Ability to learn Geographic Information Systems.
  • Skills in both written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships and negotiate effectively.
  • Ability to perform word processing on a personal computer.
  • Ability to apply planning methodologies, such as population projection.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking for most planning problems.
  • Ability to independently exercise sound judgment performing duties.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and manage time efficiently.
  • Ability to provide technical assistance to local governments.
Minimum:Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.Pay: $25.00/HourlyOur Organization and Mission:FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida's economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service - 711.)Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link:The Work You Will Do:This is an OPS Planning Analyst position. Under supervision, this position is responsible for implementing the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Program (Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes). This position is responsible for assisting conduct in-depth reviews of projects requiring a broad knowledge and expertise in planning principles and techniques and the use of independent judgment.The Difference You Will Make:The broad goals of community planning are to protect human, environmental, social, and economic resources; and, through orderly growth, to maintain the character and stability of present and future land use and development. Community planning identifies a community's resources, and the long-range community needs and goals. It provides a process for developing community consensus and for local governments to adopt their comprehensive plans.FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.How You Will Grow:FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:
  • Furthers Florida's economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
  • Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
  • Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
  • Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce's available resources and tools.
  • Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.
These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. 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.Where You Will Work:Tallahassee is Florida's Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida's Big Bend. FloridaCommerce's main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state's Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state's annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.Tallahassee is:
  • Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (
) * Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
  • Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach (
)
  • Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
  • State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
  • Ongoing comprehensive training provided
  • Career Growth
  • Highly skilled, professional environment
For a more complete list of benefits, visit .
  • We care about the success of our employees.
  • We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer's experiences, and ourselves.
  • A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.
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.Location:TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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