The Senior 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 the principal 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.
Assists in the research and preparation of annual work programs and budget.
Assists with capital grants writing and administration activities
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 Assistant Director of Seaport Planning and Capital Grants in ensuring that Port planning goals and objectives are being accomplished
Assists with grants application preparation and grants administration
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 plans
Coordinates all activities with assigned contracts and grants
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning or closely related field.
Requires two (2) years responsible professional planning experience including two (2) years of lead work/supervisory experience depending upon area of assignment.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Port Security Identification Badge for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Exotic cruise vacations and international trade are what makes Port Everglades an economic powerhouse for Broward County and one of the most diverse seaports in the United States.
Located In the heart of Greater Fort Lauderdale and the City of Hollywood, FL, Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. It is a leading container port in Florida and among the most active cargo ports in the United States. And, Port Everglades is South Florida’s main seaport for receiving petroleum products including, gasoline and jet fuel. A foreign-trade zone and available office space inside the Port's secure area make Port Everglades a highly desirable business center for world trade.
The Port Everglades Department is a self-supporting Enterprise Fund of Broward County government. It does not rely on local tax dollars for operations or capital improvements.
The total value of economic activity at Port Everglades is nearly $34 billion. And, 231,579 Florida jobs are impacted by the Port, including 13,127 people who work for companies that provide direct services to Port Everglades.
our mission
Port Everglades works creatively and competitively to expand the revenue po...sitions of our trade, cruise and energy customers which in turn creates economic social and environmental value for our community.
our vision
Port Everglades is prosperous and sustainable due to innovative multimodal trade and travel partnerships, strategic business diversifications, and focused investments fueling vigorous growth.