PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - 55000866 1

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer paid)

Retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver for public college

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Professional Development Specialist to coordinate and deliver comprehensive learning experiences for adult learners within the Organizational Development Office. The role focuses on designing engaging training, collaborating with experts, and driving improvements across development programs.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, LMS input, and resource preparation, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder communication and program

Qualifications

• Five years of professional or nonprofessional experience in instruction, facilitation, public speaking, planning, organizational or staff development, or instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Coordination, facilitation, and support of professional development programs.
• Manage and support planning, scheduling, and delivery of development initiatives.
• Input information into the LMS and update advertisements and registrations.
• Review and improve training content with subject matter experts.
• Monitor participation and outcomes; refine learning solutions based on feedback.
• Provide resources and materials; ensure smooth learning environments for participants.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - 55000866 1

Date: Oct 19, 2026

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Requisition No:885483

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - 55000866 1

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

936 / Organizational Development Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4427

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,115.38 - $2,269.23/biweekly range, $55,000 - $59,000/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.

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:

Join our Organizational Development Office and help deliver meaningful learning experiences that empower employees to grow and succeed. In this dynamic role as a Professional Development Specialist, you’ll deliver training sessions, assist in the design of engaging training programs, and collaborate with teams to deliver impactful development initiatives for adult learners

What You Will Do:

• Deliver engaging, high- impact training that both grow employee skills and spark real workplace success.
• Bring adult learning principles to life through clear, dynamic, learner-focused instruction.
• Use a variety of training tools, including guides, job aids, presentations, and multimedia, to create a dynamic learning experience.
• Work with subject matter experts to review and enhance training content.
• Use data and research to drive program improvements and spark new learning opportunities.
• Contribute to designing, developing, and improving learning programs and resources.

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:

Florida Department of Transportation

Office of Administration

Annual Salary Range:

$55,000 - $59,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as the Professional Development Specialist in the Organizational Development Office (ODO) and will be responsible for coordination, facilitation, and support of professional development programs. This position also serves in a support role within ODO and requires a high degree of tact and competence when meeting and communicating with internal and external customers.

Manage and support the planning, scheduling, and delivery of professional development initiatives that strengthen employee capabilities and align with organizational goals. This includes coordinating learning programs, facilitating skill development, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders, monitoring participation and outcomes, and continuously refining learning solutions based on feedback and evolving organizational needs.

Maintain and provide support to the Florida Department of Transportation’s Organizational Development programs, including but not limited to, Mentorship and New Employment Orientation. Follow quality standards and processes to implement, evaluate, and improve programs. Collaborate with all districts and Turnpike staff to ensure consistency in programs. Monitor and assess programs to ensure content is accurate, current, relevant, and useful for target audiences. Identify and collaborate with stakeholders in delivering recommendations for program improvements. Assist with coordinating reviews and implementation of policy and procedures, manuals, and operational guidelines.

Input professional development and supporting information into the Department's Learning Management System (LMS). Update advertisements, registrations, and the completion of information in the LMS. Use survey tools to evaluate professional development experiences. Support provider offices to ensure delivery of planned professional development.

Provide essential support for professional development programs by ensuring all required resources and materials are prepared, organized, and readily available. This includes coordinating program logistics, setting up supplies and equipment, and maintaining a smooth and efficient learning environment for participants and facilitators.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of industry concepts and practices relating to adult learning theories and instructional design.
• Knowledge of theories and practices of effective supervision, management, and leadership.
• Knowledge of learning management systems and applications.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.

Skills in:

• Skill in managing self and taking pride in providing exceptional customer service by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality, accountability, and integrity.
• Skill in working in a dynamic environment that requires critical thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Skill in effective communication; both verbal and written and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop improvement solutions.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records.
• Skill in using Microsoft 365 applications; including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams etc.
• Skill in producing and organizing supporting materials.
• Skill in event and program planning and coordination.
• Skill in developing surveys that assess professional development effectiveness.

Ability to:

• Ability to translate technical information into presentation mediums for ease of comprehension.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to changing environments and work processes.
• Ability to prioritize and complete complex work assignments.
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Ability to provide classroom instruction in an in-person and virtual setting.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Travel up to 15% may be required

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of professional or nonprofessional experience in instruction, facilitation, public speaking, planning, organizational or staff development, or instructional design. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for four years of the required experience.

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
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

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 Aff....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 [phone] 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 (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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.