STATEWIDE PLANNING ANALYST - 55012696

Requisition No: 852770 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STATEWIDE PLANNING ANALYST - 55012696

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55012696 

Salary:  $52,530.15 - $67,980.20 

Posting Closing Date: 05/28/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

932 / OFFICE OF POLICY PLANNING

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Carpenter

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4821

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: amanda.carpenter@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,453.85

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:

Statewide Planning Analysts, Assistant Secretary for Strategic Development/Office of Policy Planning

This position will be responsible for Statewide Planning 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:

$52,530.15 - $67,980.20

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Implement transportation policies, plans, and programs, including statewide transportation plans; federal and state legislation; planning emphasis areas; federal grants; and related activities. Implementation may include providing technical assistance; coordination among internal and external stakeholders; data analysis; report preparation; and analyzing, interpreting, and applying state and federal laws and regulations.

Support transportation programs, like the federal grant program, through coordination with other offices, tracking of project status; information sharing; and review of documentation for quality control. Participate in status meetings and work with consultants to meet deadlines. Develop and maintain SharePoint sites and external web sites.

Serve as an official department liaison for outreach activities, as assigned. Provide technical assistance to internal and external parties on state, regional, and local transportation planning activities, including federal grants. Provide information and training where appropriate. Coordinate meetings, including developing the agenda, coordinating presenters, preparing presentations, giving presentations, facilitating meetings, and coordinating meeting logistics, meeting notices, meeting summaries, and other activities. Prepare, produce and distribute brochures, documents, and web site content to promote planning activities, including federal grants. Responds to emergencies.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of transportation planning processes.
• Knowledge of FDOT’s work program or other financial and budget processes.

Skills in:

• Skill in policy analysis.
• Experience in grant or contract management

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.
• Ability to develop and implement transportation programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five (5) years of experience in transportation or community planning, strategic planning, policy analysis, data analysis, budget or contracts, meeting coordination, or similar activities to which the position is assigned. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four (4) 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.