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Salary: $20.66 - $28.93 Hourly
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14234-0826
Department: Planning and Development
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $20.66 - $28.93
Pay Grade: N34 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROJECT COORDINATOR II
Coordinates and executes the processes and distribution of deliverables necessary for the implementation of multiple department programs and projects to various county departments, stakeholders, Fee Credit Registry consultant, developers, and Federal and State agencies to ensure compliance with county distribution policies and regulations, to include but not limited to:

• Pasco County Utilities
• Pasco County GIS
• Pasco County Planning Dept (Long Range Planning, Current Planning and Special District Manager)
• Pasco County Development Services Branch
• State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (Comp Plan Amendments)

Essential Job Functions

• Collects and coordinates documents required for the Village of Pasadena Hills (VOPH) Planning and Policy Committee Meeting, Planning Commission and BCC related to the development activities of the Special Districts (Connected City and VOPH).
• Provides administrative support to the Special District Manager in implementing the new Utility Surcharge and Credit Program and VOPH Fee Credit Registry.
• Updates the VOPH and CC website with latest approved maps, plans and files as needed for public viewing.
• Interacts with PCU to ensure latest proposed development plans for main transmission lines are submitted to GIS Department (for updating the Utility layer of the VOPH Base Maps) and offering GIS and planning assistance as needed.
• Ensures approved MPUD layer is up to date with every Connected City and VOPH Final MPUD Approval and all related transportation and utility MPUD Conditions of Approvals are noted on GIS layers as well as actual site plan modifications constructed (roads rights of way and main transmission lines).
• Assists, follows up, and coordinates on Development Services and Central Permitting, in receiving proper documentation to allow the required distributions of Mobility Fees, Utility Surcharges and Planning Fees and their appropriate associated Credit letters from the Special District developers.
• Assists the engineering team of Current Planners to ensure the overlays of the Special Districts have the latest proposed and built road improvements, main utility transmission lines, and Conditions of Approval for accurate planning assessment and tracking purposes.
• Tracks and follows up as needed to allow planners to work with the larger development picture of the development of the Special Districts.
• Collects the Concept Plans found in Current Planning digital files and assist GIS in creating a new VOPH Concept Plan layer and update GIS appropriately and as needed.
• Tracks the development of Special Districts to find trigger points for future needs (Traffic Monitoring Program in Connected City to coordinate MPO assistance needed, new Task Orders, etc).
• Tracks entitlements to find land use trigger points (assists development reviewers).
• In general, this position assists administering Special Districts (Connected City and VOPH) including other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be team oriented and able to work with multiple internal and external departments to accomplish projects.
• Possesses high-degree of analysis and logical reasoning skills to address multi-faceted issues.
• Ability to properly handle sensitive or confidential information, complex situations, and coordinate multiple functions while attending to additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret applicable rules, statutes, and codes.
• Proficiency in software and web-based applications to include: Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and some experience working with GIS, Autocad, and Shape Files.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time. Ability to bend, stoop, or squat frequently. Physical ability to work out-of-doors for long periods of time. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Ability to work extended hours during emergency response and recovery conditions.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Associate degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years' of project coordination and office administrative experience and exposure to urban planning, GIS and autocad; OR high school diploma and four (4) years experience related to planning, autocad, or GIS.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
In House Candidates: This position qualifies for DAP.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04
Are you a current Pasco BOCC employee who has successfully completed or are within 30 days of completing the Degree Alternative Program (DAP)?

• No
• Yes

05
Which best describes the years of experience you have in project coordination, office administrative and exposure to urban planning, GIS and AutoCAD?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

06
Which best describes the years of experience you have related to planning, AutoCAD, or GIS?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

07
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

09
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

10
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

11
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

12
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
13
How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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