PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST III - 55002234

Requisition No: 855690 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST III - 55002234

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002234 

Salary:  $81,914.82 - $98,441.34 

Posting Closing Date: 07/09/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

932 / OFFICE OF POLICY PLANNING

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Brian Watts

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4818

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  brian.watts@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICAPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $3,706.56

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:

Public Transportation Specialist III/Office of Policy Planning

This position will be responsible for Complex Analyses and Reports related to FDOT’s workforce.

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:

Office of Policy Planning, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Annual Salary Range:

$81,914.82 - $98,441.34

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Perform complex policy analyses and reports. Analyze, interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations. Evaluate statewide policy issues that affect transportation planning. Develop policy alternatives and recommendations. Assist with the development of statewide policy plans, including the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) and the Strategic Intermodal System Policy Plan and with implementation activities, including FTР Champions, TransPlex, transportation planning, rural economic development initiatives, and bicycle and pedestrian activities.

Review requests, applications, and plans related to the FTP, community development, conservation, rural economic development initiatives, and other policy or planning activities; provide feedback or approval, as applicable. Coordinate reviews with district staff, the Office of the General Counsel, other Strategic Development offices, and management. Prepare and route comment and/or approval letters. Maintain supporting documentation, maps, and other records. Prepare and review related management policies and procedures or handbooks.

Provide technical assistance to internal and external parties on state, regional, and local transportation planning activities. Provide information and training. Coordinate and facilitate meetings, workshops, and conferences including developing the agenda, coordinating presenters, preparing presentations, giving presentations, facilitating meetings, and coordinating meeting logistics, meeting notices, meeting summaries, and other activities. As assigned, serve as the official department liaison for outreach initiatives and as the Office of Policy Planning's representative on internal or external committees and working groups. Prepare, review, produce and distribute brochures, documents, and web site content to promote planning activities.

Pursue and conduct research, studies, or other assigned special projects to support transportation planning activities. Initiate and manage task work orders, including providing direction and oversight of work products and services.

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

Skills in:

• Skill in policy analysis

Ability to:

• Ability to analyze and evaluate data related to transportation. 
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation regulations. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
• Ability to make presentations.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to organize, plan and conduct various types of meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight (8) years of professional experience in the field of transportation planning, community planning, strategic planning, policy or budget analysis; or transportation-related professional experience. An associate in arts degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required work experience. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four (4) years of the required work experience. A master’s degree may substitute for six (6) years of the required work 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 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.