STATEWIDE PLANNING COORDINATOR - 55002230
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Requisition No: 803087
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: STATEWIDE PLANNING COORDINATOR - 55002230
Position Number: 55002230
Salary: $63,806.02 - $75,065.90
Posting Closing Date: 10/04/2023
previous applicants need not reapply
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
932 / OFFICE OF POLICY PLANNING
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Paula San Gregorio
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4811
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Paula.Sangregorio@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,779.95
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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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!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Coordinate the local federal discretionary grant applications process with District grant coordinators, MPOs, local entities, and Department staff to assist with determination of eligibility, application submittals, and letters of consistency. Coordinate regular internal group meetings to share grant information, projects, and application status updates. Coordinate with central office staff to ensure letters of consistency, eligibility, and applications are processed and submitted in a timely manner. Maintain a SharePoint information portal on grant applications and resources and to track grants. Perform outreach to local and regional entities on grant resources and opportunities. Prepare electronic and printed materials (such as process guides and handbooks) to support the application process.
Perform complex policy analysis and reports. Analyze, interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations. Evaluate statewide policy issues and affect transportation planning. Develop policy alternatives and recommendations. Assist with the development of statewide policy plans, including the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) and related plans.
Review policy analysis, applications, and plans related to the FTP, community development, economic analysis, transportation system planning and other policy plan or planning activities; provide feedback or approval, as applicable. Coordinate with Strategic Development Offices, District staff and MPOs on related management policies and procedures or handbooks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of business practices and/or government grant procedures; Skill in grant writing and processing, policy analysis; Ability to analyze and evaluate grant information and related transportation data; 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; Skill in project management, web site development, or related technical skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in grant coordination, writing and/or processing; transportation policy planning; or policy analysis. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, engineering, or transportation-related field can substitute for one year of required experience. Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
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 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.
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