PLANNER (PORT EVERGLADES)

Salary : $65,401.26 - $104,381.37 Annually
Location : Port Admin. Building, 1850 Eller Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1414394
Department: Port Dept Administration
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Planner at Port Everglades.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.
The Planner at Port Everglades is responsible for assisting with the execution, development and implementation of the Planning Section's work, projects and studies. This position serves as a professional and technical resource person for activities that support that the Port's planning goals and objectives are being achieved and thoroughly coordinated with local, regional and state partners and plans in an effort to obtain funding for capital projects. This position interfaces with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and other regulatory agencies regarding Port related planning and compliance issues as assigned.

General Description
Performs advanced professional planning work in the conduct of planning activities and operations.

• Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Responsibilities include :
Assists in the research and preparation of annual work programs and budget. Prepare capital grant applications and write and administrate capital and transportation-related grants.
Assists with long- and short-range planning, including comprehensive planning, economic impact analyses, parking and traffic analysis and current planning for the Port Consults, coordinates and advises other departments, units and sections on planning related projects as assigned.
Coordinates and makes presentations at public meetings as assigned.
Supports the Enterprise Assistant Director of Seaport Planning and Capital Grants in ensuring that Port planning goals and objectives are being accomplished.
Assists with planning studies concerning trends and programs for Port development; and processes, analyzes and evaluates data.
Assists with the preparation and development of the Port Master Vision Plans.
Coordinates all activities with assigned contracts and grants.

Core Responsibilities:
Master Planning: Developing long-range (10-30 year) master plans for port expansion and infrastructure improvements.
Land Use & Zoning: Analyzing and applying land-use policies and zoning regulations to port property.
Economic Forecasting: Preparing trade forecasts and market studies to predict future container throughput and facility needs.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all development projects comply with environmental laws and maritime regulations.
Stakeholder Coordination: Liaising with city agencies, government entities (like the FDOT Seaport Office), and community groups.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, Economics, GIS, geography or closely related field.

Special Certifications and Licenses
Ability to secure and maintain a Port Identification Badge and a Transportation Worker's Identification Card (TWIC)
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Preferences:
Proficiency in GIS and spatial analysis.
Graduate degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or Economics
AICP certification
3+ years experience preparing planning related statistical and/or economic impact related reports
3+ years experience in grants writing and/or administration relevant to capital, seaport and/or transportation planning
Certified Grant Writer
Professional Port Manager (PPM/CPM) certification
Professional Project Manager (PPM) certification

SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.


Executes, develops, and implements planning work related to urban planning (comprehensive planning, demographics, and GIS (geographical information system).


Receives, routes and responds to plan review requests; responds to phone and e-mail inquiries related to comments provided; coordinates the review process; maintains databases and plan files; accepts plans on behalf of the agency.


Responds to co-worker, contractors and citizen requests regarding plans, policies, standards, projects, and inspections.


Writes technical staff reports for County Commission agenda items primarily related to plats, including analysis and recommendations, to ensure compliance with the Broward County Land Development Code.


Conducts development review for the front counter/e-permits, assessing and collecting impact fees to ensure compliance with plat restrictions/conditions of approval.


Serves as agency analyst regarding proposed land development legislation, coordinates with other agencies and works directly with lobbyists to support or oppose pending legislation based on impacts to the County.


Receives, schedules and provides punch lists for pavement marking and signs, school flashers, signals and communications inspections; determines if the project is ready to be accepted by the agency for maintenance and signs-off on inspections.


Manages projects in the unincorporated neighborhoods; develops policies, goals and programs for the unincorporated areas of Broward County.


Attends central County Home Owner Association meetings; manages the Central County Community Redevelopment Agency website; prepares Central County Community Advisory Board meeting packages consisting of meeting agenda and backup material.


Prepares and submits all airport airspace studies and categorical exclusions for on airport projects; plans and develops aircraft gate parking at the contact gates and apron layouts for the overnight aircraft which includes numerous planning studies; assists in the development and creation of the airport layout plan which includes tracking on airport projects as well as off airport projects for airspace impacts.


Assists in general management of section operations; creates and maintains GIS datasets; provides GIS products and analysis for decision making; collects, manipulates and analyzes demographic data; provides assistance and information related to demographics to the general public and other governmental agencies.


Implements and administrates comprehensive planning functions in compliance with state statute requirements.


Reviews sources of information, current literature and recent developments regarding urban planning and provide recommendations to project leaders.


Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity :
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Decision Quality :
  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.
• Plans and Aligns :
  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.
• Optimizes Work Processes :
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue.
• Ensures Accountability :
  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.?
• Communicates Effectively :
  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.


Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.


None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
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Check the appropriate box below, as it relates to a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC).

• Currently possess a TWIC.
• Do not currently have a TWIC but have the ability to obtain one within 60 days and maintain for the duration of employment at Port Everglades.
• Unable to meet the requirement of obtaining a TWIC within 60 days of employment at Port Everglades.

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What is your highest level of education?

• No degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

03


In what field is your degree?
04


Please describe your experience writing grants, specifically, any capital or infrastructure related grants.
05


Describe in detail, your experience with seaport planning or a seaport-planning related project, if any.
06


Describe your direct experience in analyzing economic and/or statistical data.
07


Do you possess any of the following? (Select all that apply)

• AICP Certification
• Certified Grant Writer
• Professional Port Manager (PPM/CPM) Certification
• Professional Project Manager (PPM) Certification
• None

Required Question