Requisition No: 827541 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PLANNING SPECIALIST IV - 55001959

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55001959 

Salary: $66,123.35 - $85,571.40 

Posting Closing Date: 05/05/2024 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

201 / Planning and Environment Management Office

 Internal Agency / Pending Classification Update

Career Service

Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

Contact Person: Amy Tucker-Bauldree

Contact Phone Number: 386-758-3725

Contact Email Address: Amy.Tucker-Bauldree@dot.state.fl.us

Anticipated Bi-Weekly Hiring Salary Range: $2,543.21 - $3,291.21

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:
Conducts research, coordinates and develops supporting documentation, and monitors performance deliverables in order to pursue and adminster functions related to both state and federal funding grant opportunities.

Oversee and administer numerous public involvement activities, meetings and hearings related to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) infrastructure projects both virtually and in-person. Coordination with project managers, department staff, community and government and other project stakeholders. Development of public involvement material, including notices, handouts, presentations and other related communication resources.

Coordinates and maintains the Florida Transportation Plan, Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) and other programs having statewide and districtwide significance within District Two with both statewide and internal stakeholders. Coordinates with Work Program, Project Management and Central Office Systems Planning to develop the SIS 5-year Plan, SIS 10-Year Plan, SIS Cost Feasible Plan and the SIS Unfunded Needs Plan. Coodinates financial plan exercises for SIS projects using various scenarios as directed. Coordinates with Central Office Policy Planning Office to update the Systemwide SIS Data and Designation Review and the Comprehensive SIS Review of all criteria. Coordinates all SIS change requests through the affected local government agencies, regional planning councils and Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Tracks and maintains policy and procedures and advises district staff of SIS actions and implementation.

Serves as a contract manager for Action Plans, Environmental Contract, Master Plans and Project Development & Environment (PD&E) projects assigned to consultant firms. Develops contract scope of services and coordinates activities related to initiation, advertisement, and execution of contracts. Coordinates with discipline Project Managers for the preparation of project-specific scope of services, staff hour estimates, consultant staff hour negotiations, contract execution and maintenance. Coordinates, reviews and approves invoices. Prepares, coordinates and negotiates Supplemental Agreements as required. Coordinates with Professional Services Unit to ensure all contractual processing meets Department criteria. Provides technical engineering comments to the consultants. Monitor the consultant's project schedule. Evaluate consultant performance. Recommend payment or non-payment of consultant's invoices depending on the quality and quantity of work and on the overall progress of the project. Approve or reject invoices as procedurally required. Prepare project status reports for all responsible studies.

Tracks and maintains the District priorities updated including project estimates and proposed funding strategies. Develops maps, graphics and compiles lists for the solication and review of projects. Makes field inspection trips to accumulate information and/or assists in field studies necessary for the preparation of feasibility studies, preliminary cost estimates and various reports.

Serves as liaison and spokesperson on behalf of the Department with the public, federal, state and local agencies, and elected officials to ensure that they are made aware of project issues of which they are concerned. Prepares displays and literature to facilitate the discussion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Ability to communicate engineering data to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to evaluate programs.
• Ability to develop program projections.
• Ability to prepare reports, records and presentations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: 
This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of professional experience in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering or logistics to which the position is assigned; or Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or transportation can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience (including internships or co-ops) 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.