PLANNING SPECIALIST II - 55012324

Requisition No: 857087 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PLANNING SPECIALIST II - 55012324

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55012324 

Salary: $53,084.07 - $68,697.03 

Posting Closing Date: 08/11/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

430 / PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Beth Welch

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (954) 777-4593

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,041.69 - $2,642.19 /biweekly range / $53,084.07 - $68,697.03 /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:

Planning Specialist II – District Four / Transportation Development / Planning & Environmental Management/Transportation Planning & Environmental Management

This position will be responsible for conducting reviews of transportation planning documents and working with internal offices and external agencies.

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:

District Four /Transportation Development

3400 West Commercial Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual Salary Range:

$53,084.07 - $68,697.03

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Participates in unit activities associated with the implementation of State growth management laws and processes. Applies current federal and state laws, rules/regulations, and policy initiatives. Coordinates with Department staff and other transportation professionals on issues involving development projects and the use and application of growth management tools that promote mobility along with supportive land uses. Participates in development review activities, with an emphasis on identification and mitigation of impacts to the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) and other regionally significant transportation facilities.

Participates in activities relating to the review of comprehensive plans, Land Development Regulations, land use changes and local development projects with a focus on ensuring an interconnected transportation system and preserving the integrity of the State Highway System. Represents or assists the Department on growth management related matters before local governments, elected or appointed advisory public bodies and other transportation stakeholder groups. Participates in the Intergovernmental Coordination and Review process for grants and projects.

Represents the Planning and Environmental Management Office on various committees, teams, and initiatives to promote a safe and connected transportation system. Participates in the development and implementation of statewide plans, programs and procedures including public involvement and planning activities, as needed. Reviews technical reports and studies.

Participates in policy planning initiatives and innovative planning concepts relating to regional/multimodal planning projects, improving transportation-land use linkages, and implementation of the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). Participates in regional and systemwide planning efforts including needs assessments and project prioritization. Participates in the development of long-range transportation plans.

Manages consultant contracts. This entails developing project scopes of service, facilitating contract negotiations, work order preparation, product review, scheduling of activities, preparing consultant evaluations, and invoice approval and processing in accordance with Department and Statutory requirements. Participates in project coordination meetings, statewide teams, and technical advisory committee meetings as appropriate. Responsible for consistently and concisely tracking status of assignments and preparing progress reports. Collects data, organizes, and maintains databases, catalogs, and filing systems for technical reports and documents.

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

Knowledge of:

• urban transportation systems planning process, terminology, analytical techniques, and principles.
• transportation project development process.
• parliamentary procedures, and federal, state and local regulations related to transportation planning.
• the principles of facilitation and collaboration to achieve goals.
• contract administration.

Skilled in:

• understanding, communicating, and conveying complex information verbally and in writing to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues.
• problem solving and research techniques, including assessing and documenting the pros and cons of alternative strategies.
• using computers and applications for word processing, presentations, and spreadsheet and database analysis.

Ability to:

• investigate, develop, analyze, and implement innovative technologies and process improvements.
• prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks with varying degrees of importance.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• communicate planning and engineering information effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering or logistics. An associate’s degree in one of the related fields listed above can substitute for two years of required experience.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit:

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. P lease 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.