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RAIL ADMINISTRATION MANAGER - 55012552

Date: Jun 9, 2025

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Requisition No: 854557

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RAIL ADMINISTRATION MANAGER - 55012552

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55012552

Salary: $91,820.49 - $118,826.52

Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2025

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

429 / MODAL DEVELOPMENT

ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Natasha Williams

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (954) 777-4649

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,531.56 - $4,570.25 /biweekly range / $91,820.49 - $118,826.52 /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:

Rail Administration Manager – District Four /Transportation Development – Modal Development

This position will supervise and oversee professional staff assigned to manage a variety of projects in the District. This position will also coordinate the District Four Rail program, including extensive coordination with the South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA), Florida East Coast (FEC), CSX, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

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 Four – Transportation Development

3400 West Commercial Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual Salary Range:

$91,820.49 - $118,826.52

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervises and oversees professional staff assigned to manage a variety of projects in the District. Provides technical and administrative guidance within the section and plans unit operations to fulfill work objectives and to meet deadlines. Oversees the positions within the section and manages and monitors resource needs of the unit ensuring equitable distribution of workload and meeting of all performance and conduct standards. Provides mentoring, training and development, conducts performance evaluations, provides positive recognition, and necessary disciplinary actions. Leads employees to work according to the Department's mission, vision, and values. Assigns appropriate authority to staff to manage projects and programs.

Coordinates the District Four Rail program, including extensive coordination with the South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA), Florida East Coast (FEC), CSX, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Oversees and monitors the progress and status of projects assigned to project managers and program managers within the section including, but not limited to, funding, scheduling, scope definition, agency coordination and quality. Attends the monthly project status meetings and reports on the projects within the assigned section. Acts as project manager for major Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) permit projects (or projects for which FDOT contributes capital funding) ensuring adequate coordination with other District Four offices. Represents District Four at agency meetings for the projects.

Communicates with subordinates and the Modal Development Manager and Executive Management any anticipated problems or controversial project issues and assists in their resolution. Monitors the administration of consultant contracts within the section including advertisement, selection, negotiations, invoicing, evaluation and contract status. Ensures all contractual issues are handled on a timely basis and in accordance with Department's procedures.

Directs and assists selected consulting firms to perform engineering services on behalf of the Department Including all activities relating to plans preparation. Assists the consultant by coordinating with in-house support staff and external agencies to accurately define scope and to address all comments and concerns of the project's stakeholders. Maintains close surveillance over all preconstruction activities and takes action necessary to assure continuous project advancement to meet committed project mil Stones. This includes maintaining accurate project cost, estimating, scheduling and ensuring that this information is current in the Project Scheduling Management and Financial Management mainframe databases.

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

Knowledge of:

+ the concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of engineering design; Knowledge of plans preparation.

+ production goals and principles; Knowledge of the professional services process in consultant acquisition.

Skilled in:

+ using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and email application.

Ability to:

+ lead, supervise, and work with diverse groups of people.

+ plan, organize, and establish priorities and assign resources.

+ strategically plan, guide, and implement transportation programs and infrastructure.

+ analyze, interpret, and apply federal / state regulations and engineering standards, and communicate information effectively.

+ develop bold and innovative ideas.

+ establish and maintain effective internal and external relationships under pressure.

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 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.

Location:

FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309

Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami