PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ENG SPECIALIST II - 55012389

Requisition No: 843570 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ENG SPECIALIST II - 55012389

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55012389 

Salary:  $61,838.23 - $80,025.95 

Posting Closing Date: 01/09/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 101 / ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Jimmy Vilce

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2293

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: jimmy.vilce@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $ 2,961.53

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Manages various types of Corridor Planning, Concept Development, Project Development, and Environmental (PD&E) Studies, as well as PD&E and Design overlap projects. Oversees, interacts, plans, and directs the work of concept development addressing multi-modal transportation needs through a collaborative streamlined process in concert with other internal Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) offices. Identifies, refines, prioritizes and coordinates the evaluation of these mobility needs relative to capacity, operational, and safety deficiencies. Develops recommendations regarding implementation plans for priority projects, which include evaluating preliminary engineering geometry, traffic analysis, right-of-way, utilities, cost estimates, environmental screening, funding strategies, and time frames. Manages project schedule to ensure appropriate advancement through the work program. Ensures project objectives are fulfilled. Ensures project quality meets or exceeds Department standards.

Conducts briefings for upper management, other Departments, elected and appointed officials, the general public, as well as the FDOT Office of Environmental Management (OEM) and other agencies/partners. Coordinates regularly with consultant PM. Coordinates project technical reviews and findings with appropriate FDOT staff and external partners, local governments, consultants, etc. Coordinates public involvement activities.

Provides oversight in the technical review of consultants' work efforts. Reviews and evaluates consultant work to ensure the preliminary engineering and environmental documentation is prepared in accordance with the American Associate of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA requirements). Reviews engineering studies, conceptual plans, environmental documents, public involvement materials and graphics pertaining to the development of alternatives for these documents.

Coordinates consultant contracts. agreements, and projects. Participates in the procurement of new contracts. Understands the specifications of the consultant contract. Reviews, approves, and processes all invoices and monthly progress reports for accuracy and timely payment. Processes any work program forms needed to add or delete funds from contracts. Coordinates regularly with consultants. Know the current financial status of the contract. Evaluates consultant performance at established intervals. Ensures evaluations are entered into the system timely and accurately. Ensures that expired contracts are closed out and all remaining funds are unencumbered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Department policies and procedures related to planning, highway design standards and plans preparation process; project management methods and techniques; problem solving and research techniques; general scopes of work, staff hours and negotiations for transportation projects; skill in using computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, database and email applications; managing time and multiple tasks; analyzing and evaluating data, reports, procedures, policies and other documentation; effective communication through verbal, written and active listening; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; interact with Department staff, consultants, public officials, local agencies and the general public in a positive manner; review and interpret technical data; obtain required FDOT documentation necessary for project delivery; manage multiple priorities in order to achieve goals and timeframes; make timely decisions; keep projects on time and within budget; produce quality work products; work proactively independently and as a team player; comprehend and adhere to local, state, and federal engineering and environmental guidelines related to planning, design and data collection; write scopes and negotiate hours; review, analyze and evaluate data and reports; prepare correspondence and technical reports; interprets and apply transportation regulations.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of engineering and 2 years of professional experience in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering, environmental sciences, or logistics, or related field to which the position is assigned, or Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or transportation can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience, (including internships or co-ops) as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.