LOCAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST- 55000056

Requisition No: 867011 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: LOCAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST- 55000056

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000056 

Salary:  $40,800.00 - $52,800.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/09/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

404 / Program Management

 OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Elizabeth Miranda

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-777-4631

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  Elizabeth.miranda1@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 1,569.23 - $ 2,030.77/biweekly range / $40,800.00 - $52,800.00/ annual range

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 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:

Local Program Specialist/District Four Transportation Development/Program Management Local Agency Program.

This position is responsible for reviewing and processing invoices related to state and federally funded agreements with Local Agencies, the role involves coordinating with these agencies to ensure the timely submission and accuracy of documentation required for Local Agency Program (LAP) certification.

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 Four/Transportation Development

3400 West Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL  33309

Annual Salary Range:

$40,800.00 - $52.800.00 

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,248.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with preparation and execution of local programs agreements and supplemental agreements ensuring that agreement language, funding, and Scope of Service language is clear and concise.  Ensure project documentation meets the necessary standards as described in the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) Procedure for the state funded programs and the Local Agency Program (LAP) Manual for federally funded programs.  These programs are: Local Agency Program (LAP), Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP), Small County Outreach Program (SCOP), County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP), Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP), Economic Development Transportation Fund Program (EDTF), reimbursement agreements, and locally funded agreements.  Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with the development and execution of JPA/LAP agreements and supplemental agreements in accordance with Florida Statutes, federal requirements, approved Department policies, procedures, directives and the Adopted Work Program and in compliance with the Department’s production schedule. Assist with development and execution of amendment, close out, and other related documents. Monitor the status of JPA/LAP agreement process to assure agreements are executed in a timely manner to comply with project schedules. Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with ensuring JPA/LAP requirements are met for the Planning, Project Development & Environment (PD&E), Design, Right of Way, Construction, and Construction Engineering Inspection phases, including all state and/or federal procedures, guidelines and regulations.  Ensure that proper documentation is obtained from the local agency for utility, railroad, and right-of-way activities. Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with obtaining and reviewing documentation associated with Professional Services Contracts for all professional services phases for LAP projects.  Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with the monitoring of active JPA/LAP agreements to ensure local agency invoices are received according to the agreement terms. Review and process invoices in accordance with time clocks set in 215.422 Florida Statutes. Assist with the preparation of the Summary of Contractual Services Agreement/Purchase Order Form and submit the invoices in a timely manner to avoid projects appearing on the Non-Activity and/or Federal Financial Integrity Review and Evaluation (FIRE) Report. For any projects on the Non Activity and/or Fire Report, research and contact local agencies for the prompt removal of the JPA/LAP project from the report. Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with preparation of documents to be provided to the District Work Program Section for authorization of projects prior to encumbering funds or executing agreements. Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with monitoring projects and commitments to ensure minimum roll forward and minimum certified forward amounts each year. Maintain tracking system of all completed activities and future JPA/LAP program projects through the use of databases or spreadsheets and other computer software as required. Input agreements, amendments and other related documentation into electronic document management systems including but not limited to the Local Agency Program Grant application process (GAP) and Florida Accounting Tracking System (FACTS).  Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with project closeout reviews, coordinated with Central Office Units staff to address and resolve revenue and expenditures issues.

Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with review and processing of all JPA/LAP invoices by working directly with the Department Project Managers and/or Inspectors for payment approvals before submitting for final payment. 

Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with the Local Agency Certification/Re-certification process for LAP.

Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with audits of JPA/LAP projects, obtaining requested information to answer questions regarding the oversight and management of the projects.  Identify process inefficiencies and provide input for process improvements.  Assist with the development of processes and procedures for District JPA/LAP program.  Assist the Program Coordinator(s) with the coordination of training for Local Agencies.

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

Knowledge of:

• applicable state and federal procedures, rules, guidelines and statutes
• project and contract management techniques and methods
• production processes
• scopes of services
• programming of projects
• financial management systems
• mathematical applications

Skills in:

• contractual interpretation
• conflict and problem resolution
• planning, organizing, coordinating activities, meetings, and other functions
• interacting with federal, state, and local personnel, consultants and the public in a professional and positive manner
• customer service
• use of personal computer and business software products

Ability to:

• manage multiple priorities in order to achieve planned goals
• make timely decisions
• learn and quickly adapt to changing conditions
• learn and apply procedures, rules, and regulations
• analyze data and draw logical conclusions
• research and gather needed information from various sources
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and through active listening at all organizational levels
• exercise independent judgment and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a timely manner
• work effectively as a team member
• establish and maintain effective working relationships
• remain calm and effective under pressure
• effectively handle potentially problematic situations
• efficiently work with detail. engineering manuals, software, and databases

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of employment experience in engineering, contract administration or development, finance, economics, public administration, business administration, urban planning, policy analysis, financial modeling, accounting, statistics, transportation financial analysis, or work program development. Post-secondary education can substitute for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for four years of the required experience. Post-graduate education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for employment experience on a year-per-year basis.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

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.