BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 881846


Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - 55002130

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002130


Salary: $54,000.00 - $62,000.00


Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2026


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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Business Development Consultant

909 / Business Growth & Engagement Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Laura Paskvan

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: View phone number on click.appcast.io

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: View email address on click.appcast.io

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,932.16 - $2,500.44 / biweekly 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.

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:

This position ensures small businesses are properly evaluated and certified to participate in transportation projects while also maintaining and updating critical system requirements. By managing these technical standards and system baselines, the role helps the agency meet federal program guidelines, secure data integrity, and maintain overall funding eligibility. The specialist conducts thorough reviews and investigations to prevent fraud, ensuring only eligible firms receive certification. Additionally, this position supports daily operations by processing monthly applications and affidavits, answering emails, and assisting customers with program questions.

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:

Business Growth and Engagement at Haydon Burns Building, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, FL

Annual Salary Range:

$54,000 - $62,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serves as the primary point of contact for business certification programs, supporting daily operations and administrative activities such as processing affidavits and applications. Monitors program email inboxes, responds to phone inquiries, and assists customers - including the public, applicants, local governments, state Department of Transportations (DOT's), and other certifying agencies - with questions related to certification procedures.

Provides technical assistance and supports application processing as needed. Recommends improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of office operations. Assists in the development and revision of procedures, policies, guidelines, forms, and regulations.

Updates SharePoint site to monitor and track certification files. Reviews program applications and supporting documentation, schedules and conducts updates of certified firms, and advises the Manager of potential concerns along with recommended solutions.

Provides direct organizational support to the Manager, including but not limited to, assisting with the development and revision of procedures, policies, guidelines, forms, and regulations. Prepare documents for and participate in administrative hearing processes as needed. Participates in workshops, trade fairs, seminars, outreach programs, and certification training programs. Schedules administrative time to complete required documentation and reporting activities. Attends and participates in staff meetings, and other activities within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Responds to inquiries from the public, applicants, municipal governments, FDOT Districts, and other certifying agencies regarding certification matters.


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

Knowledge of:

• Effective interviewing practices and customer service principles.
• Data collection methods and analysis techniques.

Ability to:

• Collect, evaluate, and organize data logically to prepare clear oral and written reports.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Travel as needed to support program activities and outreach.
• Conduct on-site reviews and special investigations related to certification programs.
• Interpret and apply statutes, rules, and regulations to the real-world scenarios.
• Express ideas clearly and analyze information effectively through both oral and written communication.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
• Research topics and organize findings for reporting and presentation purposes.
• Interact professionally with individuals in person, by email, and over the phone.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Possible extensive and overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work. Post-secondary education can substitute on a year-for-year basis.

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
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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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. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.


Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.


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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.


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