FMS/AMS SPECIALIST III - 55014059

Requisition No: 867307 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FMS/AMS SPECIALIST III - 55014059

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014059 

Salary:  59,998.66 - 77,645.32 

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

162 / TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Heather Pollard

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2493

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Heather.Pollard@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,790.19

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, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer.  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:

FMS/AMS Specialist III / District One / Traffic Operations  

This position will develop and manage contractual services contracts, perform engineering review and analysis for freeway and/or arterial management that includes signal operation plan development, oversee the maintenance of AMS/FMS field devices and systems, provide support during the project implementation phase, develop and manage the AMS/FMS maintenance budget forecast plan, and assist in the management if the Traffic Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems budget.

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 ONE - 801 N BROADWAY AVE., BARTOW, FL 33830

 Annual Salary Range:

$59,998.66  - $77,645.32

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Develops and manages contractual services contracts, Work Program projects, and other types of agreements (maintenance and operations) 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 Department personnel and other agencies associated with work under the contract; preparing contract correspondence; maintaining project files; and participating on Technical Review Committees (TRCs).

Performs engineering review and analysis for freeway and/or arterial management that includes signal operating plan development. Assists in development of Freeway Management System (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) network maintenance and operations performance reports.

Oversees the maintenance of AMS/FMS field devices and systems. Updates and ensures the accuracy of the AMS/FMS inventory system.

Provides support during the project implementation phase, including participation in project meetings; interaction with CEI, contractors, vendors, and FHWA; and participation in project acceptance testing.

Utilizes the maintenance management system to identify, program, and track maintenance resources.

Develops and manages the AMS/FMS maintenance budget forecast plan.

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

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

Knowledge of:

• Traffic engineering principes and practices
• The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Management principles and practices; 
• Traffic operations analysis and study techniques

Skills in:

• Effective oral communication
• The use of personal computers and ability to use Microsoft Office® (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Effective written communication
• Interpreting and disseminating traffic engineering related data

Ability to:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data
• Manage workload to produce on-time resolutions to problems
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Other Job-Related Requirements:

Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT). Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of section 215.422, F.S., related State Comptroller's rules, and the Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and three years of engineering, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), traffic signal experience, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; or A high school diploma and three years of contract experience; or An active International Municipal and Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signals, Traffic Signal Inspector, or Fiber Optics in ITS certification; or An active Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification; or An associate of arts or science degree and one year of contract experience; or An associate of arts or science degree in engineering technology or similar relevant area of study and one year of engineering, ITS, traffic signal, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; or A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, computer science, engineering technology or similar relevant area of study; or Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and has an Engineer in Trainee (EIT) certification in either Florida or another State.

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.