STATE BUSINESS GROWTH & ENGAGEMENT COORD - 55002195

Requisition No: 866703 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STATE BUSINESS GROWTH & ENGAGEMENT COORD - 55002195

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55002195 

Salary:  $63,643.48 - $74,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/05/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

State Business Growth and Engagement Coordinator

909 / Business Growth and Engagement Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Aldrin Sanders

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4764

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Aldrin.Sanders@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,447.79 - $2,846.15/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:

STATE BUSINESS GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR/ Business Growth and Engagement Office

The State Business Growth and Engagement Coordinator supports Florida DOT’s Small Business Certification and vendor engagement programs by leading outreach efforts, promoting small business participation, and fostering relationships with contractors and community partners. The role involves analyzing program data, developing reports, and facilitating initiatives that expand opportunities for small and emerging businesses, including match-making and compliance guidance. This position is essential to advancing equitable access, business development, and statewide economic growth.

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:

 $63,643.48 - $74,000.00

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

Researches and publishes information related to the Small Business Certification (SBC) Program, including program goals, reports, policies, and procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and engagement strategies. Prepares status updates, success stories, and trend analyses to support data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement. Promotes the SBC Program through newsletters, publications, and other media channels. Assists with the nomination process for small business achievement awards and supports various special projects that advance small business growth and participation.

Promotes the Department’s SBC and transportation vendor engagement programs to prime contractors and consultants to increase small business and vendor utilization and participation in contracting opportunities. Reviews SBC commitments and addresses utilization concerns to support equitable engagement. Provides guidance on record retention and compliance with state-level requirements. Serves as a key informational resource for internal district staff and external stakeholders. Facilitates match-making efforts between prime contractors and small business enterprises to encourage networking, collaboration, and subcontracting opportunities.

Assists Program and Contract Manager with oversight of contracts and initiatives that support small business development. This includes capacity-building efforts, access to bonding and financial assistance programs, and the development and management of a mentor-protégé program aimed at strengthening relationships between experienced firms and emerging small businesses.

Collaborates with external partners, including the Office of Supplier Development, other state and transportation agencies, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and advocacy organizations, to market and promote the SBC Program. Provides technical assistance and guidance to contractors, vendors, and department personnel to support engagement and remove barriers to small business participation.

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

Knowledge of:

•  Small business and vendor engagement programs, including outreach strategies and compliance requirement.

Skills in:

•  Building effective working relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholder. 
• Public speaking adn delivering presentations to varied audience.
• Using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) for communication, data analysis, and reporting.

Ability to:

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
•  Ability to review and interpret data for accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
•  Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.
•  Ability to identify and implement necessary tasks or process improvements with minimal supervision.
•  Ability to interact with customers and stakeholders in a tactful, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
•  Ability to travel as required to support program activities and stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work. Post-secondary education can substitute on a year-for-year basis.

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.