Planner IV

The Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC) is 55 years strong, serving its seven-county region in technical assistance, economic development, and planning across a multitude of disciplines, programs, and services. ECRC team members enjoy a generous benefit package and true work/life balance as they serve the region known for community, growth, and the unrivaled beauty of the Emerald Coast.

The Emerald Coast Regional Council is seeking a high-level technical Planner IV.  This position performs seasoned-level professional urban and transportation planning work and develops planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects
• Develops plans, studies and data-based analyses on regional basis related to assigned area of responsibility
• Prepares reports to evaluate activities related to programs; recommends improvements and modifications
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; monitors and controls expenditures
• Serves as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials; advises various councils, boards, commissions and elected officials in planning-related issues
• Oversees specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and comprehensive plan development and updates
• Attends meetings related to area of responsibility to serve as a representative of the agency (may include evenings and weekends)
• Provides overall management to specific programs and organizations; may assign work to or direct professional staff and provide appropriate programmatic training as needed

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy or related field
• Eight (8) or more years’ planning experience
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced computer skills
• REMI/Economic modeling experience
• GIS experience

HOW TO APPLY:

Please visit www.ecrc.org/employment to obtain an application and instructions regarding submission. Candidates will not be considered until both the application and resume are received. 

The ECRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ECRC provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. ECRC is a Drug Free Workplace.

To better align and represent the true personality of the region and more closely identify with the world renowned regional uniqueness, the West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC) has changed its name to Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC).

The ECRC staffs Florida-Alabama, Okaloosa-Walton, and Bay County Transportation Planning Organizations as well as the Bay, Gulf, Holmes, and Washington Regional Transportation Partnership and the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization.

The visually remarkable Emerald Coast, named for its unique emerald green water, impacts the region’s way of life, both economically and environmentally. The region draws millions of tourists from around the world seeking the vast natural features including springs, rivers, bayous, the state’s tallest waterfall, live oaks, beautiful forests, and the Gulf Coast.

The Emerald Coast region is home to strong and diverse communities united in identity, pride, and sense of place. While the region is large, communities share a unique culture influenced by the landscape, workforce, tourism, and industry. The defense sector continues to grow with consolidation of facilities from around the country. Of the twenty-one military installations in the state of Florida, the region is home to nine, covering over 500,000 acres. Military installations in the region include Tyndall Air Force Base, Naval Support Activity Panama City, Eglin Air Force Base (including Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, and the Army 7th Special Forces Group Airborne Cantonment), Naval Air Station Pensacola (including Corry Station, Bronson Field, and Saufley Field), and Naval Air Station Whiting Field.

The mission of the Emerald Coast Regional Council is to preserve and enhance the quality of life in northwest Florida by providing professional technical assistance, planning, coordinating, and advisory services to local governments, state and federal agencies, and the public. By building relationships with municipalities and community members, and by coordinating collaborative efforts among communities and counties, Emerald Coast Regional Council is fulfilling this mission through the many, robust programs and services they facilitate throughout the region. Please visit the ECRC website, or contact ECRC for more information regarding programs or services by calling 850-332-7976.