What are the responsibilities and job description for the STATEWIDE MPO COORDINATOR - 55002078 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 850098
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: STATEWIDE MPO COORDINATOR - 55002078
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55002078
Salary: $66,367.29 - $85,887.09
Posting Closing Date: 04/25/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Job Posting Description
932 / OFFICE OF POLICY PLANNING
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Donna Green
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4610
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: donna.green@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,948.65
Benefits
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:
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: Serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) analyst who works with the Office of Policy Planning, the Office of Work Program and Budget, the Transit Office, the Department of Financial Services, etc. to help develop policies and procedures that enhance the metropolitan transportation planning process. Ensures that federal and state requirements are documented clearly as procedures for MPOs for products including but not limited to the Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWP), Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP), and the Long-Range Transportation Plans (LRTP).
Develop, deliver, or assist the Office of Policy Planning with providing district MPO liaison and MPO staff training. Lead meetings, provide video and virtual conference support for department meetings, agency partners, and others to discuss current issues. Assist with or update guidance including but not limited to the MPO handbook, drafting technical memorandums, and updating desktop procedures.
Coordinate and support the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and other required documents. This includes preparing and revising monthly reports relate to planning, finances, and other reports as needed. Assist in the implementation of the STIP Amendment Process.
Assist in the review, coordination, and preparation of written correspondence, reports, and policy statements in response to documents and requests for information from federal, state, regional, and local agencies/ organizations related to regional transportation issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/Federal Transit Administration (FTA) budgeting and transportation planning process as well as the associated regulations. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Knowledge of problem-solving techniques. Ability to analyze and evaluate data related to transportation. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports. Ability to interpret and apply transportation regulations. Ability to develop and implement transportation programs and budgets. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to collaborate, communicate, and work on planning teams by establishing professional and effective working relationships with others on the team and within FDOT.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Seven (7) years of experience in the field of metropolitan planning, transportation planning, or related areas. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for four (4) years of the required work experience. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for six (6) years of the required work experience.
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.
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: STATEWIDE MPO COORDINATOR - 55002078
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55002078
Salary: $66,367.29 - $85,887.09
Posting Closing Date: 04/25/2025
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Job Posting Description
932 / OFFICE OF POLICY PLANNING
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Donna Green
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4610
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: donna.green@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,948.65
Benefits
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:
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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: Serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) analyst who works with the Office of Policy Planning, the Office of Work Program and Budget, the Transit Office, the Department of Financial Services, etc. to help develop policies and procedures that enhance the metropolitan transportation planning process. Ensures that federal and state requirements are documented clearly as procedures for MPOs for products including but not limited to the Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWP), Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP), and the Long-Range Transportation Plans (LRTP).
Develop, deliver, or assist the Office of Policy Planning with providing district MPO liaison and MPO staff training. Lead meetings, provide video and virtual conference support for department meetings, agency partners, and others to discuss current issues. Assist with or update guidance including but not limited to the MPO handbook, drafting technical memorandums, and updating desktop procedures.
Coordinate and support the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and other required documents. This includes preparing and revising monthly reports relate to planning, finances, and other reports as needed. Assist in the implementation of the STIP Amendment Process.
Assist in the review, coordination, and preparation of written correspondence, reports, and policy statements in response to documents and requests for information from federal, state, regional, and local agencies/ organizations related to regional transportation issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/Federal Transit Administration (FTA) budgeting and transportation planning process as well as the associated regulations. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Knowledge of problem-solving techniques. Ability to analyze and evaluate data related to transportation. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports. Ability to interpret and apply transportation regulations. Ability to develop and implement transportation programs and budgets. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to collaborate, communicate, and work on planning teams by establishing professional and effective working relationships with others on the team and within FDOT.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Seven (7) years of experience in the field of metropolitan planning, transportation planning, or related areas. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for four (4) years of the required work experience. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for six (6) years of the required work experience.
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.
Salary : $66,367 - $85,887
