CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II - 55002940

Requisition No: 868804 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II - 55002940

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002940 

Salary:  $59,009.30 - $76,364.98 

Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

107 / CORRIDORS PROGRAM OFFICE

INTERNAL AGENCY / ANTICIPATED VACANCY

INTERNAL AGENCY:  Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:  Megan Goin

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2777

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Megan.Goin@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: : $69,907.76 annually ($2,688.76 bi-weekly)

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:

Contract Support Specialist II

Director of Operations / Corridors Program Office

This position will manage the Corridors Program Office/Push Button construction general assigned consultant contracts as well as develop and maintain various databases for contract files, funding allocations, and project cost estimates. This position will also act as the personal assistant to the Corridors Program Office Engineer and will carry out all administrative and secretarial functions for the office.

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:

FDOT District One Headquarters, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830

Annual Salary Range:

$69,907.76 annually ($2,688.76 bi-weekly)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manage Corridors Program Office/Push Button Office construction general assigned consultant contracts. Identify needs and provide consultant resources by coordinating with the staff and prioritizing needs. Perform related functions including budget management, contract administration, encumbering funds, authorizing work orders, approval of invoices, and procurement of new contracts. Provide Quality Assurance for the Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) operations to ensure compliance with CEI contract documents, CEI grading, CEI Evaluations, Department procedures, and coordinating contract administration related activities between the Department and the Consultant CEI. Responsible for coordination, development and management of CEI consultant work orders for the CEI contracts and responsible for reviewing and approving the CEI monthly invoices. Responsible for processing vendor invoices as required.

Develops, maintains, updates and monitors various Corridors Program Office/Push Button Office databases for contract files, contract funding allocations, project cost estimates, project location maps and fact sheets, project emergency contact lists, internal and external stakeholder distribution lists, Interstate project data library, and Corridors Program Office/Push Button design and construction guidance. Produces reports from these databases. Activates contracts in appropriate databases for use by the Corridors Program Office/Push Button Office. Oversees staff using the Corridors Program Office/Push Button Office and other FDOT databases to ensure that all documents are properly scanned, filed, attributed and distributed. This duty requires the incumbent to plan with and motivate employees to effectively utilize the system while maintaining current efficiencies.

Acts as the personal assistant to the Corridors Program Office Engineer. Plans, initiates, and carries out all administrative and secretarial functions of the office. Maintains the Corridors Program Office Engineer’s calendar. Represents the Corridors Program Office Engineer in their absence by referring technical questions to the appropriate area, tracking, and following work assignments and issues to ensure responses are received and completed within the defined time frames.

Receives contract documents, supplemental agreements, and unilateral payment packages and checks for accuracy and completeness in accordance with Department manuals and policies. Processes these documents by coordinating with the District Legal Department, the District Procurement Office, and other District Offices as appropriate. Inputs the particulars of each document into the appropriate databases.

Maintains and monitors Encumbrance Status Reports. Coordinates with Work Program and Financial Services Offices for requesting funds authorizations as submitted by the Corridors Program Office/Push Button Office for changes to contracts. Inputs and tracks encumbrance requests submitted to the Contract Funds Management System for authorization.

Prepares record retention paperwork for disposal of documents at the appropriate time frames. Assists in preparing various monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for Department management.

Assists with the resolution of payment issues that involve Work Program, the Central Office Comptroller, District Financial Services, District Utilities, District Materials, Central Office Local Fund Agreement Section, and District and Central Office Florida Highway Administration Coordinators.

Evaluates the Consultant scope of services for future Consultant contracts and any Consultant contract changes. This includes assisting in the negotiation of Supplemental Agreement to Consultant contracts and preparing supplemental agreements, change orders, and contract amendments to cover unforeseen problems during the projects.

Manages the Florida Highway Patrol contract for the Corridors Program Office/Push Button Office. Responsible for encumbering funds, processing invoices and ensuring compliance with Department contractual procedures.

Serves as a direct point of contact for the District Public Information Office regarding public inquiries related to Corridors Program Office and Push Button projects. Coordinate stakeholder’s concerns with appropriate staff and provides written responses to their concerns.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the documents used to establish Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contract changes. 
• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles of road and bridge development, construction, and maintenance. 

Skills in:

• Skill in the interpretation of FDOT Manual and Guidelines.  
• Skill in the use of personal computers, windows, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and web-based system applications.

Ability to:

• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and in writing) with contractors, consultants, FDOT Staff, and the public. 
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little supervision. 
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.  
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I and Level II through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP). Must obtain within six (6) months and maintain thereafter.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years’ experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency.

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.