PLANNING SPECIALIST III - 55006693

Requisition No: 852342 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PLANNING SPECIALIST III - 55006693

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55006693 

Salary:  $61,364.58 - $79,412.99 

Posting Closing Date: 05/19/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

430 / PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Beth Welch

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (954) 777-4593

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Beth.Welch@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,360.18  -  $3,054.35    /biweekly range / $61,364.58  - $79,412.99  /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:

Planning Specialist III / District Four / Transportation Development / Planning and Environmental Management

This position will coordinate with the District Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) while representing the Department at MPO Meetings, Technical Advisory Committee Meetings, and Citizen Advisory Committee Meetings. It will also conduct pre and post meeting research, documentation, and prepare responses to ensure timely resolution of all issues.

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:

$61,364.58  - $79,412.99 

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinates with the District Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO). Represents the Department at MPO Meetings, Technical Advisory Committee Meetings, and Citizen Advisory Committee Meetings; conducts pre and post meeting research, documentation, and prepares responses; ensures timely resolution of all issues; and advises Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) management and Central Office of issues requiring action. Reviews and screens MPO List of Priority Projects (LOPP) in preparation for the annual Tentative Work Program. Coordinates with MPOs and local agencies for clarification on project details and obtains required information and documents from MPOs and local agencies in order to program projects for funding. Facilitates the regular process of updating and amending the Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) and State TIP (STIP) in coordination with the MPOs. Provides technical support to MPOs during development and implementation of Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs); reviews documents for consistency with LRTP; and requests/coordinates LRTP amendments. Coordinates with region planning entities and their respective Technical Advisory Committees (TAC); attends meetings as scheduled. Presents FDOT information; responds to inquiries from elected officials, boards, committees and staff; reviews and provides recommendations on MPO projects, documents, and tasks.

Manages MPO Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) and/or Consolidated Planning Grants (CPG). Monitors effectiveness of MPO programs. Ensures requirements of the State’s role in the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) are met; efficiently reviews monthly/quarterly MPO invoices and evaluates MPO financial risk during joint State/MPO certification reviews. Manages the State certification process where MPO work products, on-site observations at Board and Technical Committee meetings, and partner comments, are used to ascertain compliance with Federal Regulations. Reviews, analyzes, and researches legislative issues and prepares analysis of projected effect on FDOT and MPOs.

Manages MPO Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) and/or Consolidated Planning Grants (CPG). Monitors effectiveness of MPO programs. Ensures requirements of the State’s role in the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) are met; efficiently reviews monthly/quarterly MPO invoices and evaluates MPO financial risk during joint State/MPO certification reviews. Manages the State certification process where MPO work products, on-site observations at Board and Technical Committee meetings, and partner comments, are used to ascertain compliance with Federal Regulations. Reviews, analyzes, and researches legislative issues and prepares analysis of projected effect on FDOT and MPOs.

Procures and manages FDOT consultant contracts and Task Work Orders to support the District MPO program, and/or to provide project specific planning services. Develops and reviews consultant scope of services and staff hour estimates; proactively schedules and manages consultant contract resources. Conducts planning studies; coordinates implementation of planning study recommendations.

Actively participates in office wide business plan activities; develops annual business plan activities; and reports quarterly on progress of assigned business plan activities.

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

Knowledge of:

• the transportation planning process and associated federal, state and local regulations.
• federal, state and local transportation funding programs.
• transportation project development process.

Skilled in:

• communicating and conveying information effectively through speaking and writing as indicated by the needs of the audience.

Ability to:

• use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• identify the nature of problems, anticipate risk, and prioritize action.
• interpret and apply transportation policy and regulations.
• use due diligence prior to seeking assistance exhibiting a proactive work ethic.
• work in teams.
• plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments.
• use computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other computer programs.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• This position is responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S. related State Comptroller’s Rules and Department of Transportation’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering, or logistics. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for 4 years of the required experience.

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

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.