DBE CERTIFICATION CONSULTANT - 55010018

Requisition No: 854122 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DBE CERTIFICATION CONSULTANT - 55010018

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010018 

Salary:  $49,748.43 - $64,380.32 

Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DBE Certification Consultant

909 / Equal Opportunity Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Laura Paskvan

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4925

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Laura.Paskvan@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,913.40 - $2,476.17 /biweekly 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:

This position ensures that small businesses are properly evaluated and certified to participate in transportation projects. Helps the agency meet federal  program requirements and maintain funding eligibility. Conducts thorough reviews and investigations to prevent fraud and ensure only eligible firms are certified.

The Certification Consultant assists in the monthly processing of applications, affidavits, answering emails and assisting customers with program questions. 

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:

Equal Opportunity Office at Haydon Burns Building, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, FL

Annual Salary Range:

 $49,748.43 - $64,380.32

Your Specific Responsibilities:Serves as the primary point of contact for business certification programs, assisting with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks including processing affidavits, and applications. Monitors email inboxes and is responsible for answering calls and assisting customers with program questions from the general public, applicants, city and county governments, other state Department of Transportations (DOT's), federal agencies and other certifying agencies regarding certification procedures.

Provides technical assistance and assists with application processing as needed. Provides recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of office operations. Assists in developing and updating procedures, policies, guidelines, forms, and regulations as needed.

Produces monthly and quarterly reports demonstrating the amount of time to process applications, annual affidavits, and monthly file activity. Updates Sharepoint site to monitor and track files. Coordinates and compiles quarterly and yearly activity reports for the Federal Highway Administration. Reviews program applications and supporting documents, schedules and conduct updates of certified firms. Advises the Small Business Development Manager of potential concerns and possible solutions.

Provides direct organizational support to the Small Business Development Manager, including but not limited to, assisting in developing and updating procedures, policies, guidelines, forms, and regulations. Prepare documents for and participate in administrative hearing processes as needed. Participates in workshops, trade fairs, seminars, outreach programs, and certification training programs. Schedules for administrative time for required paperwork

Attends and participates in staff meetings, and other activities within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Responds to the public, applicants, municipal governments, federal agencies, FDOT Districts, and other certifying agencies on matters pertaining to certification.

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

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments and meet deadlines; Ability to interact with people of all backgrounds in person, by email, and on the telephone; Ability to provide excellent customer service in person, over the phone and emails; Ability to comprehend statutes, rules and regulations and apply them to actual situations; Ability to express ideas clearly, assimilate and analyze ideas or data through oral and written communication;  Ability to work independently; Ability to research topics and situations and organize the results in a logical manner for providing written reports; Ability to use various computer applications and programs and database systems; Skilled at interpreting and applying federal regulations; Ability to develop and analyze policy, procedures and legislation; Ability to conduct in person and virtual onsite interviews; Ability to travel as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of professional or non-professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or administrative work. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required years of 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 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.