DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT - 55010074

Company: State of Florida
Location: Miami
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT - 55010074Date: Mar 27, 2025STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONJOB POSTING DESCRIPTION644 / TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENTOPEN COMPETITIVESENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICECONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5253CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Daniel.Iglesias@dot.state.fl.usANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $ 7,048.87Working 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
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• 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!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.POSITION DESCRIPTION: Manages the planning and design efforts of staff and consultants to deliver the Department's Adopted Work Program. Duties include ensuring that staff and consultant actions are consistent with Florida Department of Transportation policies and procedures that implement Florida Statute or Administrative Code requirements. Responsible for ensuring that all managerial efforts support execution of the department's mission. Directly accountable for the financial performance of four departments with multiple budget categories. Duties and responsibilities are executed by leading, managing, coordinating, and reviewing the activities of four departments that include these activities:Intermodal Systems Development Department; Aviation, Rail, Transit, and Seaport Programs; Government Liaison, Local Government Program; Project Development and Environment Studies; Hazardous Materials and Environmental Documents; Surveying and Mapping Department; Consultant Project Management Department; Utility Owner Coordination; Work Program; Program Management; Right of Way Department; Property Appraisals; Acquisitions and Appraisals; Property Management; District Design Department; Environmental Permits; Roadway, Traffic, Structures, Drainage; System Design.Manages the preparation and execution of Operating and Work Program budgets that support the department's Adopted Work Program. Responsibilities include all personnel actions, managing administration of approved collective bargaining agreements, review and decisions of disputes and grievances and compliance with the department's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Affirmative Action (AA) policy and procedure. Develops and administers programs to maintain employee focus on continuous improvement of the quality of plans and studies, project design documentation, and project construction contract documents. Ensures each department plans and executes technical training to improve staff proficiency and maintains a focus on work-related safety.Monitors project planning and design preconstruction activities to ensure the efficient use of Operating and Work program funds, staff, consultant contract effort, and time. Directs staff as required to meet or exceed established performance measures for consultant contracts, right of way acquisitions and certifications, contract lettings, and Local Agency Program (LAP) design and construction projects. Ensures that the development of projects studies, engineering reports and environmental documentation comply with applicable Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and department requirements. Coordinates as required with the Florida Division of the FHWA Director of Engineering and Operation.Develops and executes strategies to deliver the projects identified in the Adopted Work Program. Manages the development of executive reports for the District Secretary to advise Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), state legislators, county and city elected officials and staff, chambers of commerce and others. Assists Central Office in the development of policies, procedures, and legislation enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of District Transportation Development programs.Ensures the efficient coordination of staff and consultants with District Director of Transportation Operations, District Transportation Support Manager, and District Chief Counsel to ensure efficiency and consistency of management responsibilities. Counsels and advises on project issues to ensure program objectives are achieved.Ensures clear and concise project and program communications are maintained with MPO(s) and local governments, by articulating the relationship between department policies and strategies and local priorities. Coordinates with MPO(s), aviation and seaport authorities, transit agencies, and local governments to develop and execute multi-modal plans for highways, airports, seaports, transit, and rail projects that integrate bicycle and pedestrian requirements into an integrated regional transportation system.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Incumbent must demonstrate the attached Executive Core Competencies.REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION : Pursuant to Chapter 20.23, Florida Statutes (F.S), this position requires registration as a Professional Engineer according to Chapter 471, F.S. and/or master's degree or higher.OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Level I Background check is required for this position. Travel is required within the District area of responsibility as well as across the State. Unconventional work hours is expected and incumbent is required to carry a department mobile device and to be available 24 hours, during emergencies and other times deemed necessary by Department Leadership. Responsible for adhering to the provision and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related state comptroller's rules and department of transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.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.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time
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