WORK PROGRAM ANALYST I - 55002136

Requisition No: 859855 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: WORK PROGRAM ANALYST I - 55002136

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002136 

Salary:  $39,099.98-$55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/19/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 928/Office of Work Program & Budget

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: PAMELA SURLES 

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4645

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: PAMELA.SURLES@DOT.STATE.FL.US

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $39,099.98-$55,000.00 ANNUAL 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:

Work Program Analyst I/Finance & Administration/Office of Work Program & Budget

This position supports the agency by managing and updating the Work Program Instructions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with state and federal requirements. It provides oversight and technical assistance for central office programs, monitors budgets and work programs for balance, and facilitates the development and distribution of the Department’s Five-Year Work Program. The role also coordinates reviews, presentations, and amendments, serving as a key liaison between central office, districts, and external stakeholders. By maintaining program integrity, providing training, and supporting critical budget and programming activities, this position helps ensure the Department’s transportation priorities are delivered effectively and in compliance with statutory requirements.

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:

605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$39,099.98-$55,000.00 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manage the Work Program Instructions, which provide guidance and control criteria used by program managers for programming of projects in the Department's five year work program. Edit for correct grammatical usage, punctuation and content clarity. Apply a standard format. Recognize when updates are needed, and ensure all applicable sections are updated. Coordinate updates with responsible offices. Distribute updates timely. Maintain a master document and post updates on designated web applications. Includes an annual update for the new five year work program period and supplemental updates throughout the fiscal year.

Assist in the management and oversight of assigned central office programs. Provide technical assistance on compliance with applicable state and federal laws, departmental procedures and the work program instructions. Research issues and make recommendations. Ensure the programs are developed in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies; departmental policies and work program instructions. Monitor programs to ensure consistency between budget and work programs and ensure funds are balanced. Review and analyze programs on a regular basis through the production accomplishment report (PAR), the target analysis report, oops (missing fund, program number, status) report, the cost allocation report, Financial Management system search and other departmental reports. Review and balance the roll forward to ensure only needed budget amounts are retained from one year to the next. Provide training as needed. Serve as back-up for the budget process. Serve as backup for programming activities related to the emergency relief (ER) program.

Assist in the development, review and distribution of the tentative work program. Facilitate the Central Office and Secretary's reviews of the 5-year tentative work program. Compile data and materials for presentation. Coordinate presentation development with the district work program offices, the Florida Transportation Commission and other affected offices. Ensure accuracy of data presented. Schedule equipment and facility accommodations. Operate video conferencing and projector equipment. Compile and distribute the tentative work program and related materials in accordance with Sections 339.135(4)(f) and (4)(h), Florida Statutes.

Assist in checking and processing work program amendments. This includes preparing summary documentation, distributing required forms for review and approval, and notifying districts when approved. Review amendments for clarity, grammatical correctness and accuracy. Act as liaison between Office of Work Program and Budget, district offices and central office program areas.

Assist in developing, scheduling and facilitating the work program calendar. Develop annually by state fiscal year and update throughout the year as needed. Ensure key dates are listed on the calendar. Ensure work program activities are scheduled. This includes, but is not limited to, the quarterly and annual work program managers meetings. Prepare meeting materials. Assist with travel arrangements as needed. Schedule equipment and facility accommodations. Operate tele-/video conferencing and projector equipment. 

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

Knowledge of:

• Budget processes and production management processes.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills in:

• Using computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Using Adobe/PDF applications.
• Using the computer to communicate effectively with a large number of individuals (distribution lists).

Ability to:

• Set up and operate tele-/video conferencing and projector equipment.
• Solve problems arising during implementation of policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Interpret and apply rules, laws, and policies to day-to-day work.
• Interpret data and synthesize it into understandable instructions.
• Analyze data issues, develop reports, and make recommendations.
• Learn the Department's Financial Management (FM) System.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in the field of financial analysis or work program development. Post-secondary education with a preference given to the field of Business, Mathematics, or Political Science 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.

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.