DISTRICT SECRETARY - 55000001 1

Requisition No: 852836 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT SECRETARY - 55000001 1

 Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number: 55000001 

Salary:  $205,684.70 

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

103 / District Secretary-District One

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: William Watts

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Will.Watts@dot.state.fl.us

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:

The District One Secretary is part of FDOT Executive Leadership team. The District One Secretary is responsible for leading and implementing the department’s transportation program serving the communities in Southwestern Florida that includes 12 counties (Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, Sarasota), nearly 12,000 square miles, and over 600 District staff.   

The District’s 2.7 million residents contribute to the 42 million miles traveled daily on its state highways. District One provides capital grant funds to 21 public airports, including 3 international airports and 121 registered private aviation facilities. The district has one deep-water seaport in operation, also a SIS hub, which receives state grant funds from the Seaports and Intermodal programs. District One is served by 5 Railroad Companies (CSX, Evansville Western Railway, Fla Midland, South Central Fla Express, Seminole Gulf Railway).

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 Florida Department of Transportation.

Where You Will Work:

801 N Broadway Ave Bartow, Fl 33830

Annual Salary Range:

$205,684.70

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Secretary of the Department of Transportation, pursuant to Chapter 20.23, Florida Statutes, delegates to the District Secretary the primary responsibility for implementing the Department's transportation programs within the designated counties of the State. The District Secretary has the authority to control the resources needed to implement the district's programs and represents the Secretary of Transportation by leading people, effectively communicating and building coalitions, exercising sound business judgment, achieving results and setting the example for the Department values of integrity, respect, excellence and teamwork.

Ensures that the District complies with the laws, rules, policies and procedures which govern its operations.

Oversees the accomplishment of the Department's mission within the District.

Provides leadership and advocacy on regional transportation programs and issues.

Oversees the district's administrative, transportation development and operations functions in the delivery of the District's Work Program.

Serves as a representative of the Department to the general public and to all groups and organizations outside the Department, including Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO's) and Expressway and Transportation Authorities.

Communicates with elected officials to receive input and discuss department and district programs.

Serves on the Department's Executive Team and participates with other top department managers in setting the agency's mission, goals, objectives, policies, procedures and program budgets.

Provides oversight for the activities of the Fort Myers Urban Planning Office (Southwest Area Office) and assists District production and operational efforts in the six-county area (Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, and Lee) through on-site coordination with local governments and organizations. Develops the 5-year Transportation Plan for the southern six counties of District One. Provides policy, direction, local government coordination and planning for those counties as well as technical assistance to the area MPO's.

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

LEADING PEOPLE — Candidate must possess the abilities to develop and implement strategies to maximize and foster employee performance, excellence, and high ethical standards in meeting the Department's vision, mission, and goals.

LEADING CHANGE — Candidate must possess the abilities to foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking, maintains focus and persistence even under adversity, and balances change with stability and continuity while striving to improve services.

COMMUNICATIONS & BUILDING COALITIONS — Candidate must possess the abilities to explain and advocate for facts and ideas in a persuasive manner while communicating and negotiating with individuals and groups.

BUSINESS JUDGMENT — Candidate must demonstrate competencies in applying management principles and exercising sound decision making in finance, human resources, technology, procurement, and support operations to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Pursuant to Chapter 20.23, F.S., this position requires registration as a Professional Engineer according to Chapter 471, F.S., or an advanced degree in an appropriate related discipline.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies. This position also requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position requires a level II background check. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team

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. 

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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (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.