City of Orlando

Fire Planning Administrator

City of Orlando$85K — $109K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field
  • 4 years experience in urban planning or development review
  • 2 years in a supervisory or project management role
  • A valid Florida Driver's License
  • Valid American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the Orlando Fire Planning Division
  • Review and implement strategic goals and objectives
  • Provide technical expertise in land use and capital improvement planning
  • Supervise staff and manage the Division’s budget
  • Represent the City and Department in meetings
  • Oversee development review and project management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Supportive work environment
Full Job Description
Salary Range
$41.20-$52.54

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
07-01-2026

Job Summary

Performs administrative and professional work involving the daily operation of the Orlando Fire Planning Division. Is responsible for managing, reviewing, and implementing both current and long-range strategic goals and objectives. Provides technical expertise in planning and development related to land use, site, and capital improvement plans for new and existing fire station locations. Other duties include supervising staff, managing Division’s budget, and providing supervision over other divisional personnel relating to development review and project management. Employee represents the City and Department in both internal and external meetings. Work is performed under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief and performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field and four (4) years experience in urban planning, municipal comprehensive planning, or development review, two (2) years of which must have been in a responsible supervisory or project management capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess valid Florida Driver's License, and valid American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation or equivalent licensing directly related to an applicable area of specialization.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description.Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

  • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
  • Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
  • Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
  • Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

About City of Orlando

The City of Orlando is the county seat of Orange County, Florida and is the fourth largest city in the state. The city was incorporated in 1875 and is located in central Florida. The City of Orlando provides a wide range of services to its residents, including police and fire protection, waste management, and parks and recreation. The city is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld. The City of Orlando has a council-manager form of government, with a mayor and six city council members.
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