Senior Federal Aid Policy Analyst - 55000705

SENIOR FEDERAL AID POLICY ANALYST - 55000705 Date: May 15, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 828629 Agency: Department of TransportationWorking Title: SENIOR FEDERAL AID POLICY ANALYST - 55000705Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 55000705 Salary: $55,250.00 - $71,500.00 Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Senior Federal Aid Policy Analyst 928 / Office of Work Program and Budget OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: David Williams CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4449 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: 2,500.00 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

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 DESCRIPTION: Conduct thorough research on current policies and proposed legislation pertaining to transportation matters that impact the Florida Department of Transportation. Analyze data and information to identify potential policy gaps and areas for improvement. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the federal and state legislative process and how it impacts policy decisions and funding to the department. Collaborate with team members to gather and analyze data from various sources. Provide clear and concise recommendations based on research and analysis. Monitor federal policy and law changes impacting transportation and assess their potential impact. Communicate federal and state policy and regulatory matters effectively with stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders and the public. Prepare reports, briefs, and presentations to inform decision-makers on policy issues. Stay up to date on current events and trends pertaining to federal and state policy and laws pertaining to transportation. Use critical thinking skills to evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and propose improvements to maximize the effectiveness of the department’s federal aid program. Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve policy processes. Take initiative to identify and address entail issues or challenges in policy development.

Assist the manager with developing the federal aid section of the Work Program instructions, federal aid technical bulletins, and other guidance regarding the various federal aid programs. This includes review and analysis of federal and state legislation, regulations, and departmental processes. This includes review and development of implementing procedures and providing training on such processes and procedures.

Serve as the backup liaison with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in matters related to FHWA's Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS), and with the Office of Information Technology on matters related to Federal Authorization Management System (FAMS). This includes problem identification and resolution, and developing, testing, and implementing system enhancements. Monitor toll credits, transactions, and balances.

Serve as the backup with managing production activities pertaining to earmark and discretionary program projects and various solicitations for the federal discretionary programs. Activities include managing the fact sheet and/or application submittal process, compiling, and reproducing materials for presentation, keeping materials updated, and disseminating information to discretionary program coordinators. Handle vetting/information requests from departmental employees, FHWA and the public. Activities include running reports to obtain information, coordinating information gathering from the districts, compiling responses for submittal to FHWA, and meeting deadlines that require a quick turnaround on responses. Coordinate or assist with other applicable production activities as needed. Assist the manager with monitoring duties including production activities related to federal aid projects for assigned districts and federal aid projects which have become financially inactive or will become inactive in the near future. This includes but is not limited to monitoring pending authorization requests to ensure timely authorization, monitoring financial project status to ensure timely progression to closing, and monitoring production activities. As well as preparing monthly reports on financial inactivity for executive management.

Assist the manager with coordination with US Department of Transportation (USDOT), FHWA, Florida Office of Auditor General, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Inspector General and other federal and state departments and agencies regarding audits, reviews and other information requests pertaining to federal aid programs and projects. Respond to information requests from executive management and other offices within the Department and interested third parties outside FDOT. Includes any periodic reporting requirements on programs or projects as mandated by federal or state laws and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Skills in interpreting state and federal regulations and department policy and developing and implementing guidance. Knowledge and experience and state and federal legislative processes. Skills in effective communication and ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally. Ability to produce high-impact publications (reports, white papers, etc.) related to trends in transportation. Skills in public speaking and developing presentations to communicate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences. Ability to track and analyze impacts of policy proposals and interpreting research and data. Ability to formulate research strategies and analyze data. Knowledge and experience in working with large databases and complex financial models and spreadsheets. Knowledge of and ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browser. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and within deadlines. Ability to effectively manage time while working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ten (10) years of professional experience in the field of policy analysis. Post-secondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee