IMPORTANT: Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete ALL employment, education, licenses/certifications, and skills fields within the online application. The application is the primary record for determining your employment eligibility. You may attach a resume and cover letter to provide information in a different format, but your resume should never include information not already in the application fields. Do not use SEE RESUME in any of the application fields.  THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CAPE CORAL EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO APPLY.About UsThe City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.Perks and BenefitsFree city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or familyCity Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)11 paid holidaysPension plan City-paid life and long-term disability insuranceOptional Vision and Dental PlansTuition reimbursementGym membership reimbursementAnd much more!Qualifications Education and ExperienceAssociate's degree in Business Administration or a related field with emphasis on statistics and computer programs; or High School Diploma/GED and four (4) additional years of related experience.Five (5) years of experience in data analysis, research and writing.Licenses or Certifications Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.Key ResponsibilitiesConducts research in order to assemble, compile, and create the written documentation for annual, multi-year, and ad hoc reports or records.  Assembles, compiles, compares and analyzes collected information to study trends, identify patterns, benchmark, establish goals/objectives, and budget to include fixed assets.  Communicates regularly with Finance regarding fixed assets to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.Works with other staff members/management to complete research tasks for future projects, future needs, or presentations to the public or Council or current workload scenarios.Assists in preparing oral and written presentations related to department projects, needs, and short- or long-range plans.Generates reports or briefings to determine the best use of resources, personnel time, and activities.Updates and maintains the Position Control charts and Organization Charts for Department staffing.  May assist with timekeeping, ensuring daily compliance and accuracy for the Department.Please review the full job description by clicking on the link below. To apply for this position, click on the “Apply” button located in the top right corner of the job description window.Planning and Research Analyst Job DescriptionAn Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace#J-18808-Ljbffr