Planning Specialist Iii

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requisition no:878138

agency: department of transportation

working title: planning specialist iii -

contact person: mary bierwagen

hiring salary range: $2,414.46 - $3,124.60/ biweekly ($62,776.02 - $81,239.55/ 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.

to ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

candidates must be united states (u.s.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

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.

this position will serve as the department’s primary liaison to all mpo activities, ensuring the agency’s priorities and statutory requirements are accurately represented in regional transportation planning. It provides critical guidance to senior leadership by coordinating major planning documents, monitoring mpo performance, and communicating key project priorities. The role strengthens internal and external collaboration by tracking high‑priority projects, facilitating meetings, and responding to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Through active participation in planning processes and work program development, it supports informed decision‑making and advances the department’s long‑range transportation goals.

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.

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.

district five

719 s. Woodland boulevard

deland, fl 32720

$62,776.02 - $81,239.55

serves as the department's representative at all metropolitan planning organization (mpo) meetings; including technical committees, citizen's advisory committees, governing board meetings, central florida mpo alliance, florida's metropolitan planning organization advisory council, and other meetings assigned by the supervisor. Prepares and coordinates reports and presentations for board meetings and committees, follows-up on meeting action items pertaining to department business, and submits meeting notes to the department's management team.

Coordinates, tracks, and develops responses to action items and request received from elected officials, staff, and mpo board members in a timely manner. Serves as an advisor to senior management and leads briefings with department manager’s on mpo related matters.

coordinates the department's metropolitan planning program in accordance with florida statute and the florida department of transportation (fdot) mpo handbook. This includes oversight and monitoring of mpo operations and annual certification reviews of mpo performance. Reviews and coordinates the district's participation in the…