PLANNING SPECIALIST IV - 55000305

Requisition No: 871892 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PLANNING SPECIALIST IV - 55000305

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000305 

Salary:  68,640.19 - 88,828.48 

Posting Closing Date: 03/21/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

330 / INTERMODAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

 ANTICIPATED VACANCY

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Corey Webb 

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850.330.1541

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

PLANNING SPECIALIST IV

This position is responsible for oversight of the District Three Incident Command Center for all events and emergency situations, manages roadway transfers and numbering changes, and administers Access Management Classification for all roadways on the state highway system.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

District Three - Planning

1074 Hwy 90

Chipley, FL 32428

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, layoff, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.

Oversees Geospatial Information System (GIS) applications that support the Florida Department of Transportation’s operational and strategic needs. This includes the design, development, and implementation of user-friendly applications that integrate spatial data, maps, and analytical tools. The role requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure application reliability, security, and compliance with FDOT’s Data Governance Standards. Responsible for collaboration with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver tailored solutions, and provide technical support and training. Research emerging technologies and identify opportunities to streamline workflows. Oversee Aeronautical Reconnaissance Coverage Geographical Information System (ArcGIS) mapping projects, ensuring that all deliverables meet departmental standards for accuracy, timeliness, and usability. Responsible for GIS educational and training opportunities for the district.

Assists with all aspects, duties, and tasks of the incident command center for any event within District Three, which includes but is not limited to, establishing, and setting up the incident command center in a central location, ensuring all equipment needed is set up and in proper working order for all requests made from Management. Making sure all Damage Assessment Team (DAT) packages are up to date and ready for distribution. Ensuring that all DAT teams have been coordinated and established annually. Responsible for establishing and updating route maps for DAT teams annually. Assists with management of field data collected for Detailed Damage Inspection Reports (DDIR) and produce reports for Management and Central Office. Assures all emergency-related maps are completed and furnished to appropriate staff as requested. Maintains software, GIS applications, and equipment related to emergency events.

Oversees all road transfers and numbering changes in the District. Acts as the District contact for Transfer Agreements or jurisdiction adjustments. This will include coordination between District offices and Central Office, following the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) policies and adhere to the Road Jurisdiction and Numbering Procedure and Handbook. This may involve setting up an advertisement for opportunity for a Road Numbering Change Public Hearing on an existing State Road number change and this shall be consistent with the Florida Road Numbering System (Chapter 14-33.002, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

Ensures all roadways are functionally classified in accordance with State guidelines and procedures. Works with County and City officials on roadways on their system that have been, or are in need of, being classified. Assembles appropriate data and information necessary for the addition or deletion of roadways to the State Highway System and coordinates with Central Office Planning to assure necessary action is finalized. Changes to the system must be coordinated with the appropriate City and County Governments, as well as other sections of the District.

Oversees Access Management Classifications of all roadways on the State Highway System in District Three. This includes all data collection, interdepartmental coordination, classification assignment, and coordination of the process with local government and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO). Also oversees local workshops and public hearings. This may involve driving to various locations in the District.

Serves as Project Manager on certain consultant and planning grants projects, processing invoices, encumbering funds, developing Joint Participation Agreements (JPA), etc.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the State Highway System
• Knowledge of the Urban Boundaries and the Federal Classification systems.
• Knowledge of the Transportation System Jurisdications and Numbering Handbook.

Skills in:

• Skilled in the development of Geographic Information Systems
• Skilled in Coordinating, assembling, and maintaining software, GIS applications, and equipment during weather incidents or other emergencies.
• Skilled in the use of computer applications and software

Ability to:

• Ability to interpret and apply transportation statistics regulations and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise effectively, determine work priorities, and assign work tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

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.

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.