Requisition No: 829844
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: PLANNING SPECIALIST II - 55011691 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55011691
Salary: $50,636.09 - $65,529.06
Posting Closing Date: 06/12/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Job Posting Description 630 / PLANNING OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Ana Calleja CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (305) 470-5373 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: AnaM.Calleja@dot.state.fl.us ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,947.54 - $2,520.35 BenefitsWorking 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:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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!
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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 DescriptionCollects, processes and analyses traffic and highway data required by the Department’s policies and procedures for Traffic Characteristics Inventory (TCI) / Roadway Characteristics Inventory (RCI) programs. Reviews and updates the TCI/RCI database systems, develops seasonal/axle factors, generates Straight Line Diagram (SLD), etc. Supports the production of high quality digital and hardcopy maps for projects and as requested. Provides technical engineering assistance with mapping in support of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. Manages GIS mapping and supports office GIS efforts and coordinates with other District GIS initiatives.
Performs quality control measures to ensure that the TCI/RCI data meets Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) official timelines and accuracy standards. Coordinates with FDOT Central Office, other FDOT Offices, local government agency data collection programs, and consultants regarding the data collection requirements and sharing of data while identifying opportunities to refine data collection processes. Responsible for meeting requirements of the Central Office Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) and District Quality Evaluations (DQE) for Transportation Statistics.
Manages Districtwide Transportation Statistics contracts. Includes oversight of consultant staff, preparation of work scope of service, consultant selection, staff hour reviews and negotiations, planning and coordination of consultant activities, issuing of task work orders and invoice approval.
Develops, tracks, and maintains multimodal performance measure data (highway, transit, bicycle/pedestrian, and freight) and information for use by Department Management in prioritizing transportation needs into programs and projects. Also, reviews and assigns 18 KIP Equivalent Single Axle Load (ESALs) for the District.
Reviews reports, studies and plans generated by Planning and Environmental Management Office (PLEMO) and FDOT to provide input regarding data collection activities.
Supports in-house and inter-agency efforts pertaining to roadway transfers between the FDOT and other municipal agencies. Responds to related roadway jurisdiction responsibilities inquired by other FDOT offices, governmental agencies and the general public.
Develops ideas for goals, objectives, and activities for process improvements regarding the Transportation Statistics Section and Traffic/Highway Collection Program through the Business Plan. Updates Business Plan activities and maintains project or activity schedules. Organizes and maintains databases catalogs and filling systems for technical reports and documents.
Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of collecting and processing construction, maintenance, design, environmental management, traffic engineering and topographic data; Knowledge of applicable design standards and ability to understand and interpret plans, specifications and manuals; Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications; Ability to perform field inventory and evaluations; Ability to interpret engineering data and skills in database manipulation, spreadsheet application and word processing; Ability to learn and apply new engineering technologies and computer skills; Ability to prepare technical reports and presentations; Ability to estimate time to complete tasks. Ability to understand and utilize problem solving techniques; Ability to manage multiple priorities to achieve planned goals and meet development requirements; Ability to comprehend and follow written and oral instruction; Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to perform mathematical calculations; Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; Knowledge of Transportation Planning process; Knowledge of Transportation Statistics.
Other Job Related RequirementsDuring a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed.Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215,422 F.S., related to State Comptroller’s rules and Department of Transportation’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
Minimum QualificationsA bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Professional or nonprofessional experience (including internships or co-ops) 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. A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.
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.