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Planning Team Leader

Federal Highway Administration
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The Florida Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Planning Team Leader (GS-0020-13 - from $103,409 to $134,435 annually) in Tallahassee, Florida (open to U.S. Citizens). To apply, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to Florida.FHWA@dot.gov using the subject “Planning Team Leader Position.” This job announcement closes on 07/19/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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As a Planning Team Leader, you will:

  • Provide guidance and technical assistance to FHWA staff and state Department of Transportation and MPO staffs on current Federal planning requirements, policies, procedures, and guidance.
  • Oversee the development of transportation planning processes, programs and products and assess the adequacy of State and/or Metropolitan Planning processes to meet Federal transportation planning requirements.
  • Explain requirements, negotiate working agreements, exchange, and review information; and resolve problems with state Department of Transportation and/or MPO officials and other interested parties.
  • Promote developing and applying strategic and effective transportation planning management systems and lead in the implementation of new transportation planning program requirements and best practices.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for planning and system data.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced transportation planning professional who has the skills and abilities to effectively represent the agency to Federal, state, and local officials and the public.

Additionally, the ideal candidate is someone with good communication, negotiation, and partnering skills who desires to work in a challenging, complex, and innovative environment. 

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Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida. The Capitol Complex includes the restored Historic Capitol, now a museum with displays on political history. The 1970s Capitol tower offers city views from its 22nd-floor observation deck. Nearby, exhibits at the Museum of Florida History cover European colonization, the Civil War and WWII. The city's antebellum mansions include the 1843 Knott House Museum.

With 27 metropolitan planning organizations and a $2.6 billion Federal-aid Highway Program, there is plenty of opportunity to experience all facets of FHWA planning/programming. Join FHWA's Florida Federal-aid Highway Division and enhance your skill set as part of an exciting and innovative program!