DIST TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - 55000601

Requisition No: 858820 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DIST TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - 55000601

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000601 

Salary:  $47,597.62 to $61,596.92 

Posting Closing Date: 09/10/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

525 / ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Cassie Hyatt 

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Casandra.hyatt@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY: $2,182.92 /biweekly $56,755.92 /annual range

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 Training and Development Coordinator/District Five Organizational Development Office

This position will play a key role in supporting the agency's workforce development by planning, delivering and managing training programs that enhance employee skills and performance. They contribute to strategic initiatives through data-driven analysis, project coordination, and facilitation of performance management and employee engagement efforts. Their work ensures effective training delivery, compliance with organizational goals and continuous improvement in agency operations. 

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 Five Organizational Development Office

719 S. Woodland Blvd.

DeLand, FL 32720

Annual Salary Range:

$56,755.92

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Serve in support of the District's training program to include planning, scheduling, delivery and accurate record keeping. Prepare for and deliver various Florida Department of Transportation training programs through basic Train-the-Trainer sessions and other knowledge sharing opportunities to support Instructor Led Training courses. Disseminate accurate information relating to upcoming training and development opportunities, attend scheduled training providers meetings to determine training needs and availability, develop annual training calendars and coordinate resources to ensure efficient delivery of training in support of the Employee Development Review process. Develop and coordinate training program materials.
• Assist in the implementation of special projects and initiatives related to training, performance management and employee engagement as requested by management. Serve as a consultant, facilitator and/or District contact to support the agency's Learning Management System, strategic planning approach and annual employee survey and other organizational development and training efforts/needs.
• Complete data gathering and research and analysis to make recommendations and provide reports. Support the development and maintenance of communications and media outlets (websites, newsletters, etc.) and corresponding sites relating to budget, training schedules, enrollments and completions, quality assurance compliance and corrective action status and other organizational development efforts for management and customers as requested.
• Research and analyze training needs and validate customer requirements, identify opportunities for improvement and design, develop, implement and assess appropriate training and employee development programs in coordination with the Central Office Training Management Unit and other Districts. Coordinate procurement process for contracts/agreements, internal and external partnerships and other resources to ensure the availability of required and/or requested training. Provide support to Unit Training Coordinators as necessary.
• Provide employees and leadership with guidance for developing, implementing and reporting training/educational, performance management, operational and/or business plans. Conduct focus groups, document data and produce reports and feedback summaries to ensure successful achievement of statewide goals and objectives. Participate in statewide and District task teams, occasionally serve as a representative of management at various meetings and make recommendations to improve performance management and efficiency in the administration and operation of the agency.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the theories and practices of supervision, management and leadership.

Skills in:

• Skill in instructional design methods including assessment, development and evaluation.
• Skill in various classrooms, online, blended and multimedia delivery methods, techniques and tools to address differing learner needs and learning styles.
• Skill in project/program management, budgeting, resource management, strategic and logistical planning.
• Skill in consulting with individuals and groups to identify needs and define opportunities for performance improvement, skills enhancement and career planning & development.
• Skill in use of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphic presentation software and equipment, information sharing sites, web and mainframe applications.

Ability to:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships by building collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of local and statewide teams.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage multiple work assignments.
• Ability to research, gather and analyze data and report findings.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• N/A

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Travel to satellite and other statewide locations to prepare, coordinate and deliver training, attend various meetings as assigned by leadership and serve as a consultant for other performance management efforts. May require day and/or overnight travel and non-traditional work schedules. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short time frame and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Nine years of professional experience or application in adult training/education/learning theories/instructional design or

organizational/staff development. Post-secondary education can substitute for experience on a year for year basis. 

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.