PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ENG SPECIALIST II - 55009634

Requisition No: 852714 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ENG SPECIALIST II - 55009634

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009634 

Salary:  $62,263.02 - $80,575.68 

Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 501 / Environmental Management

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Mary Bierwagen

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-943-5338

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Mary.bierwagen@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,639.53/biweekly ($68,627.78/annual)

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.

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 one FDOT 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:

Project Development Eng Specialist II / District Five / Intermodal Systems Development / Environmental Management

This position will manage various types of Corridor Planning, Concept Development, Project Development, and Environmental (PD&E) Studies. It 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. It identifies, refines, prioritizes, and coordinates the evaluation of these mobility needs relative to capacity, operational, and safety deficiencies and 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.

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 trainings and instructor led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Transportation- District Five

Planning and Environmental Management Office (PLEMO)

719 S. Woodland Blvd.

DeLand, FL 32720

Anticipated Pay:

$2,639.53 / biweekly

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages various types of Corridor Planning, Concept Development, Project Development, and Environmental (PD&E) Studies. 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. Include project tracking to ensure viable projects advance through the FDOT Work Program. Ensures project objectives are fulfilled. Ensures project quality meets or exceeds Department standards.

Conducts briefings for upper management, other Departments, elected officials, the general public as well as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other agencies/partners. Coordinates regularly with consultant project manager. Coordinates project technical reviews and findings with appropriate FDOT staff and external partners, local governments, consultants, etc. Coordinates public involvement activities.

Coordinates consultant contracts, agreements, legal claims, environmental issues, and projects. Participates in the procurement of new contracts. Understands the specifications of the consultant contract. Develops scopes of service, schedules and work orders related to consultant contracts. 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. Knows the current financial status of the contract. Evaluates consultant performance at established intervals. Ensures evaluations are entered into the system accurately and timely. Ensures that expired contracts are closed out and all remaining funds are unencumbered.

Manages the assembly and collection of data such as: traffic counts and turning movement count data, crash records and construction cost estimates, right-of-way and relocation cost estimates, and comments from various federal, state, and local agencies pertinent to the projects.

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

The Successful Candidate will have the following required 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.
• technical principles necessary to understand consultant needs, in preparation of analysis and reports for multimodal projects.
• problem solving and research techniques.
• general scopes of work, staff hours and negotiations for transportation projects.
• engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.

Skills 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, local agencies and the public in a positive manner; to obtain win-win solutions.
• review and interpret technical data.
• obtain required Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) documentation necessary for project delivery.
• manage multiple priorities to achieve goals and timeframes.
• make timely decisions.
• keep projects on time and within budget.
• produce quality products.
• work proactively, independently and as a team player.
• maintain effective internal and external relationships under pressure and perform as a team member.
• comprehend and adhere to local, state, and federal engineering guidelines related to planning, design, and data collection.
• write scopes and negotiate hours.
• review, analyze and evaluate data and reports and prepare correspondence and technical reports.
• interpret and apply transportation regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or its equivalent and four years of continuous employment experience or three years of higher education with a cumulative of 72 semester hours or 108 quarter hours.

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 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 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.

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.