PLANNING SPECIALIST II - 55013631

Requisition No: 857064 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PLANNING SPECIALIST II - 55013631

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55013631 

Salary:  $52,803.31 - $68,333.69 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

815 / Planning

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Julia Powers

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 407-264-3779

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Julia.Powers@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY SALARY: $2,509.37

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 II/Turnpike Enterprise/Transportation Development/Planning

This position will represent Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise at various public meetings.  Serves as a liaison with MPO’s, the community and other stakeholders to communicate well researched, timely and accurate responses for questions about Turnpike projects and funding. 

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:

Transportation Development

N of I-4 on Turnpike, MP 263

Orlando, FL 32835

Annual Salary Range:

$52,803.31 - $68,333.69

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serve as liaison to the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), county/city commissions, local FDOT districts, and other groups.  Determine and schedule meeting attendance independently.  Attend and participate in meetings as the Turnpike’s representative – including presenting the annual update of the Five-Year Work Program.  Coordinate the inclusion of Turnpike project priorities into local government land use and transportation plans.  Review transportation plans and programs and prepare proposed amendments, if necessary, to reflect the Turnpike Work Program.

Serve as liaison between the Turnpike Planning Office and the Office of Policy Planning for Central Office’s transportation planning activities.  Review and analyze internal and external reports and identify impacts to Turnpike plans and programs.

Prepare and conduct presentations for public information meetings, formal public hearings, and other local government board and committee meetings.  Attend project public meetings and represent the Turnpike while interacting with elected and appointed officials, local government staff, and members of the public.  Prepare correspondence in response to requests from elected or appointed officials, local government staff, the public and others.  Prepare written reports, technical memoranda, and planning studies.  Direct consultant staff to provide technical information or presentations, review and approve the consultant’s work, and coordinate the scheduling and presentation of the information.

Maintain current knowledge of Turnpike plans, programs, system of roadways, tolling methods, and policies including Work Program and project priorities.  Maintain current knowledge of FDOT plans, programs and policies. 

Serves in times of emergency to support state response efforts and ensure continuity of operations.  

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

Knowledge of:

• the transportation planning process and the associated statutes.
• the Department’s Work Program.
• the methods of data collection and analysis.

Skills in:

• Microsoft Office computer software.
• public speaking, presenting and other verbal communication.
• written communication, such as emails, letters, and PowerPoint presentations.

Ability to:

• organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• present technical and policy information in non-technical terms to small and large groups.
• analyze technical and policy information and formulate conclusions. 
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• work independently and cooperatively.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Occasional evening and overnight hours may be required.

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.