PLANNING CONSULTANT - 42003207

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

5d • $52,000

About The Position

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDIVISION OF AQUACULTUREOPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
CONTACT:Carlos Martinez850-617-7600MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in planning, evaluation, research, analysis, business, government, social, health or rehabilitative services or fiscal work; orA bachelor’s degree (4 years) 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; orA master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; orA doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.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 valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities.
Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Occasional travel required.NOTES:To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in planning, evaluation, research, analysis, business, government, social, health or rehabilitative services or fiscal work; orA bachelor’s degree (4 years) 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; orA master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; orA doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
• Possession of a valid Driver License.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED