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PLANNING CONSULTANT - 76004680

Date:  Aug 19, 2026


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Requisition No: 881155 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT - 76004680

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 76004680 

Salary:  $47,200.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/27/2026 

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OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OED)

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS (BAR) 

 

 

 

*Career Service (CS) Opportunity*

 

 

 

*Internal Opportunity - FLHSMV Employees Only*

 

 

 

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.  Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.  

  

Contact Person: Samantha Simpkins, SamanthaSimpkins@flhsmv.gov

 

The Organization 

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.  

  

Our Benefits include 

  • Paid Parental Leave 

  • Annual and Sick Leave Package 

  • Nine Paid Holidays 

  • State Health and Life Insurance 

  • Educational Benefits 

  • Contributory Retirement Plan 

 

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.   

 

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!  

 

Duties and Responsibilities

As a representative of the Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR), this position is responsible for: training new staff members; updating and maintaining the BAR Operations Manual and training materials; managing the BAR training grant, including planning and facilitating training events; coordinating special projects; and conducting driver license administrative reviews and hearings, reviewing investigations, rendering decisions and taking final agency action for persons applying for reinstatement of driving privileges. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow, and other activities relating to improvement of operational and management practices.
  • Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Knowledge of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Skill in providing customer service.
  • Ability to interpret Florida Statutes, Administrative rules, and Department policies.
  • Skill in using Audio/Visual aids.
  • Skill in reading and interpreting driver records.
  • Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Skill in coordinating, planning, and scheduling office projects and work activities.
  • Skill in researching data and compiling reports.
  • Ability to process and approve vendor invoices and use the assigned Department Purchasing Card following all regulations.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules.
  • Ability to assist the Bureau Chief as needed.
  • Skill in training and mentoring staff.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree and at least one (1) year working as a Field Hearing Officer or Driver License Examiner
  • At least three (3) years working as a Field Hearing Officer or Driver License Examiner

 

Job Related Requirements

  • This position also requires the incumbent to travel overnight throughout the state and operate a state vehicle.
  • This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. This means there can be no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment.  There can be no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment.
  • The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes.  Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged. 

 

General Information 

  • The state of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All selected applicants are required to provide identification and either proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the U.S. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) does not participate in employment sponsorship for work visa status (e.g., H-1B) or for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT, STEM OPT).
  • Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI.  Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
  • In accordance with Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, male applicants who were required to register with the Selective Service System must provide proof of registration or documentation verifying exemption status during the hiring process.
  • The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
  • FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month.  All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 
Location: 

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