FREIGHT AND RAIL ANALYST - 55010787

Requisition No: 869500 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FREIGHT AND RAIL ANALYST - 55010787

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010787 

Salary:  $71,242.44 - $92,196.10 

Posting Closing Date: 02/15/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

329 / MODAL DEVELOPMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Quinton Williams

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1545

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $71,242.44 - $92,196.10    

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

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:

Freight and Rail Analyst / District Three / Modal Development

This position is essential to providing clear coordination between the department and our freight and rail partners, as well as ensuring department safety procedures are correctly followed.

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 Three

Modal Development

1074 Hwy 90

Chipley, Fl. 32428

Annual Salary Range:

$71,242.44 - $92,196.10   

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Oversees the development of funding agreements to implement the districts seaports, freight, and rail crossing/signals projects. Develops and implements processes for establishing and prioritizing capital and operation funding needs among the district’s seaports, and railroads. Manages, formulates, and monitors the District Three Five Year Work Program for the district’s seaports, freight, and rail crossing/signal projects.

Serve as or directs staff or consultants to serve as liaison and technical advisor for seaports, and railroads located within the District and the Public on matters relating to these modal activities. Meets regularly with each port and rail line to review and develop the list of new projects and required changes to existing projects for Federal Rail Administration funding approval and inclusion into the Department’s Preliminary Tentative Work Program. Develop and executes Public Transportation Agreements and Railroad Reimbursement Agreements, time extensions, and supplemental agreements relating to projects and programs for freight, seaport, and rail.

Oversees, performs, or assigns project inspections as required to verify project construction, change orders or cost relating to the project invoicing for modal projects including annual project inspections. Oversees all project files to withstand an unscheduled and stand-alone audit. Input project information and documents into the Seaport Grant Management System (SEACIP) as required.

Coordinates Departmental railroad construction plans, schedules, and property transactions affecting railroad crossings. Reviews highway improvement plans where railroads are involved, which includes design criteria and plans and coordinating with engineering officials to ensure compliance with state and federal policies and procedures. Coordinates with local governments, railroad companies, transportation authorities, and state and federal transportation agencies for the purpose of identifying, scheduling, and accomplishing railroad and railroad-related projects identified in the Five-ear Work program. Evaluates railroad program proposals or funding needs, while providing regular input and recommendations on candidate projects, and descriptions to the District Modal Development Manager.

Participates in conferences, organizing inter-agency meetings, project reviews, and pre-construction meetings, task groups, and teleconferences. Participates in field surveys relating to the Department’s Annual Diagnostic Review and evaluate the results to aid in determining critical crossing projects for priority programming.

Provides support for Aviation and Transit including but not limited to coordination, documentation, and communication of related activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Strategic Intermodal System (SIS)
• Knowledge of Signal Safety Diagnostics for rail crossings
• Knowledge of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Work Program
• Knowledge of executing and managing contracts

Skills in:

• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Skilled in the use of computers and software
• Skilled in providing customer service with both internal and external partners

Ability to:

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, and track multiple assignments
• Ability to learn new techniques and processes
• Ability to read, understand, and comment on Roadway Plans
• Ability to work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years’ experience in the field of transportation, engineering, planning or business. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute on a year for year basis for the required related experience.

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

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.