DISTRICT FREIGHT COORDINATOR - 55000104

Requisition No: 861260 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT FREIGHT COORDINATOR - 55000104

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000104 

Salary:  $70,827.96 - $89,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

129 / MODAL DEVELOPMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Paul Simmons

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2388

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Paul.Simmons@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,156.51 biweekly 

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:

District Freight Coordinator

This position will serve as the primary district coordinator and expert for all multimodal freight and seaport mobility initiatives. It ensures strategic coordination and investment across highways, rail, air, and marine systems to facilitate economic development and optimize the movement of goods throughout Florida. 

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:

801 N BROADWAY AVE

BARTOW, FL 33830

Annual Salary Range:

$ 70,827.96 - $89,000.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serves as the primary contact for their respective district in coordinating on matters of freight and act as a resource for freight issues with other governmental organizations and the private sector. Assists in facilitating public-private, state-local and state-federal freight transportation investment decisions. Communicates, informs and seeks input from freight customers/partners (shippers, carriers, and other related state and federal government agencies) using methods such as targeted e-mail lists, surveys, interviews, focus groups and forums.

Serves as the freight point-person for their designated District(s) for freight interests in the region/state, interact at the national level with other federal freight coordinators/officials, initiating dialogue as needed, as well as coordinating with economic development agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders to insure a united front in freight and multimodal transportation improvements within their district/region.

Assists in collaborating on a statewide multimodal freight mobility program, including— highways, air, marine, spaceports and rail, and involving multiple public agencies and private businesses, to ensure these programs are in alignment with strategic objectives and work program. Assists in collaborating with the Transit, Aviation, Rail, Seaport, Spaceport and SIS (Strategic Intermodal Systems) coordinators/managers.

Develops and implements efforts to improve freight mobility, freight infrastructure, and related operations throughout Florida and regions as part of one integrated, multimodal system regardless of funding or ownership (i.e., public, private, or mixed public-private) within the state.

Serves as the Departments Liaison with Seaport Directors and Port executive staff. Coordinates with elected officials and high-level staff regarding work program development and project issues. Formulates, develops and monitors the Seaport five-year work program by determining local needs and priorities, including reviewing grant applications and monitoring SeaCIP for accurate planning and project information. Assists with program preparation and balancing funding levels. Formulates, processes and monitors Joint Participation Agreements (JPA's) as defined by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) procedures. Responsible for reviewing and approving change orders and third-party contracts ensuring consistency of proposed work with project scopes. Reviews and processes complex project invoices, final project payments and supporting documentation for payment ensuring eligibility of costs and meeting terms of contract while resolving all discrepancies. Conducts periodic site reviews to ensure compliance with JPA requirements. Represents the District

Works to ensure that all state transportation agencies and divisions integrate freight mobility considerations into their day-to-day business practices and seek opportunities to promote synergies with other statewide policy initiatives (i.e., city councils, counties Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)/Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and local chambers of commerce). Schedules updates (group visits/conference calls) with central office freight and modal staff, to schedule project coordination, discuss working initiatives, modal updates to implement the State’s freight agenda.

Oversees program management, analysis, communication/coordination, strategic planning, budget/finance, and training. Establishes relationships and serve as an active resource and advocate for freight issues in coordination with other governmental organizations and the private sector.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of economic development impacts of transportation infrastructure investment.
• Knowledge of land use plans, demographic distributions, and urban area projects.
• Knowledge of transportation, logistics, and supply chain.
• Knowledge of the transportation planning process and the associated regulations.

Skills in:

• Skill at adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Ability to:

• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to listen to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with agencies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to lay persons.
• Ability to develop consensus amongst multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation regulations.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of professional or non-professional experience (including internships or co-ops) in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering or logistics to which the position is assigned; or Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statue 471.A, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of professional experience as described above, or a master’s degree from an accredit college or university in engineering or transportation and one year of professional as described above.

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.