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FMS/AMS CONTRACT SPECIALIST II - 55008012

Date: May 2, 2025

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Requisition No: 852291

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FMS/AMS CONTRACT SPECIALIST II - 55008012

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008012

Salary: $54,155.83 - $70,084.01

Posting Closing Date: 05/16/2025

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

462/TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Rachel Rodriguez

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,082.92 - $2,695.54 /biweekly range / $54,155.83 - $70,084.01/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.

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:

FMS/AMS Contract Specialist II / Traffic Operations

This position contributes to the agency by providing project management support to signal maintaining agencies charged with operating and maintaining the State’s traffic signal system. This position also supports the Agency’s Smart Work Zone initiative throughout District Four.

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:

District 4 Traffic Operations/Regional Traffic Management Center

2300 West Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale FL 33309

Annual Salary Range:

$54,155.83 - $70,084.01

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,248.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Develops and manages contracts, Work Program projects, and other types of agreements that support Traffic Operations. This includes project management responsibilities associated with procuring contracts; issuing task work orders; reviewing contract deliverables; reviewing and processing invoices; coordinating with Department personnel and other agencies associated with work under the contract; preparing contract correspondence; maintaining project files; and actively participating in project meetings. Participates on contract-related Technical Review Committees (TRCs).

Plans, analyzes, coordinates and/or evaluates contract administration tasks providing support to the Traffic Operations office. Analyzes all aspects of contracts, issues, and executes Task Work Orders, obtains amendments and supplements, secures fee proposals; ensures accuracy of the invoices submitted; tracks consultant performance grading for timeliness; ensures adequate and timely funding for all work performed under the contracts; inputs agreements and amendments into Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS).

Develops and implements recommendations to management regarding process improvements to enhance the coordination, efficiency, and effectiveness of the contracting functions for Traffic Operations contracts.

Assists in the management of the Traffic Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems budget.

Participates in meetings, on committees, task teams and other groups with internal and external customers to represent traffic operations interests. This includes providing useful commentary and review of work products, as well as developing correspondence and follow-up contact as required.

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

Knowledge of:

+ Procurement rules pertaining to contract acquisition and contracts administration

+ Florida Department of Transportation standards, manuals, guidelines and practices

Skills in:

+ The use of personal computers and a variety of software

+ Communication, including written, verbal and effective listening

Ability to:

+ Manage workload to produce on-time resolutions to problems

+ Input and retrieve information from a computer database

+ Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data

+ Work independently, plan, organize and prioritize assignments

+ Provide contract maintenance and review contracts for validity of requested supplements, amendments, time extensions, change orders and/or renewals and follow through the appropriate action

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Two (2) years of business experience. An associate’s degree can substitute for the required experience. Florida Certified Contract Manager can substitute for one (1) year 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

+ Career advancement opportunities

+ Tuition waiver for public college courses

+ A variety of training opportunities

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

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 (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

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.

Location:

FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309

Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami