So I saw this opening on the JTA website recently. Looks as though they are looking for a new Director of Planning. Since there are some strong opinions on this board regarding JTA, perhaps there are some here who would want to apply.
https://jta.jtafla.com/SiteDirectory/hr/JOBS/Job%20Template%20Library/dirstrategicplanningFT.aspx
If you read through the qualifications, they aren't looking for a planner. They are looking for an MBA with public administration and budgeting experience.
Well the person that last held this position was a planner, so I would think they would want someone with some planning experience.
QuoteMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field and ten (10) years progressively responsible governmental administrative and supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Six (6) years experience developing performance plans, business plans, market research reports and other forms of both quantitative and qualitative analysis. A postgraduate degree (MBA or MPA preferred).
Planning and Public Administration are considered "related fields"....in fact FSU has a joint M.S.P./M.P.A. degree prgram.