DISTRICT FACILITY MANAGER - 55008576

Requisition No: 867020 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT FACILITY MANAGER - 55008576

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55008576 

Salary:  $88,744.50 - $114,845.83 

Posting Closing Date: 01/10/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

526 / FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Cassie Hyatt

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

HIRING SALARY: $4,034.09 / biweekly / $104,886.34 annual

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 Facility Manager District Five Facilities Management Office

This position will direct, plan and oversee the operations, maintenance and safety of District 5 facilities and grounds. Responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement initiatives. Ensures facilities are safe, efficient, accessible, and compliant with OSHA, ADA, and local regulations, while maintaining industry-standard air quality and energy efficiency.

Supervises and develops staff; manages contracts, vendors, and fixed capital outlay (FCO) projects; and oversees facility services including security, life safety, mail and reprographics, cafeteria and vending, recycling, energy conservation, and record retention programs. Manages budgets, reporting requirements, and long-term facility assessments to support operational needs and future growth.

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 Facilities Management Office

719 S Woodland Blvd

DeLand, FL 32720

Annual Salary Range:

$88,744.50  -  $114,845.83 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Direct, plan and supervise the operations and maintenance of District 5 facilities and grounds. This includes strategic planning, budgeting and contracting as necessary to properly maintain and operate building facilities, Implement preventive maintenance for critical building components such as roofing, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), elevators, generators, uninterrupted power supply system (UPS) and other mechanical and electrical building components. Maintain a safe, comfortable, and healthy environment. Ascertain compliance to all regulatory requirements by local authorities and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and American Disability Act (ADA) as they apply to building facilities. Ensure air quality is at industry standard. Establish routine in-house inspection system. Enforce workplace safety standards. Identify and implement cost saving measures on energy consumption. Manage annual reporting requirements for SOLARIS/FITS, FIRM and other reports as required. Periodically conduct facility assessments and identify unmet and future needs, to include providing input into the Department's 5-year Capital Improvements Plan. Supervises employees by spending the majority of time communicating, motivating, training, evaluation, planning, and directing work of employees.

Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee work assignments of staff. Establish and communicate smart goals and clear expectations. Ensure availability of staff at all times to attend to critical functions. Manage allocated budget and resources.

Manage contracts related to facility maintenance and services. Write effective scopes of service,

negotiate with vendors and monitor vendor performance. Address non-compliance in a timely manner.  Ensure compliance with procurement and financial rules and regulations.

Manage fixed capital outlay (FCO) programs as required, including budget issue preparation, contract document development, project management, contractor oversight.

Oversee the mail center and reprographic operations in a timely, responsive and effective manner.  Related duties include ensuring the availability of systems and equipment as necessary to ensure effective operations. Manage the cafeteria and vending operations and other department programs such as recycling and energy conservation.

Manage life safety, security and access control activities for District 5 facilities. These duties include but are not limited to security system operation and administration; receptionist desk operations; access control of employees, visitors and parcels; security badge administration; visitor assistance; switchboard operations; emergency response/evacuation activities; and other activities as required to manage facilities in a safe, secure, and responsible manner.

Manage record retention programs, facilities and activities. These responsibilities are directed toward ensuring that Department records are stored, inventoried, tracked, archived, accessed, and destroyed in accordance with all procedural requirements.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of budget development and management process. 
• Knowledge of contract development and management. 
• Knowledge of My Florida Market Place (MFMP), Contract Funds Management System (CFM), Florida Accounting Contract Tracking System (FACTS), State Owned Lands and Records Information System/Facility Inventory Tracking System (SOLARIS/FITS) and Facilities Information Reporting and Management System (FIRM).
• Knowledge of Department of Management Service (DMS) Construction and Real Property Management Requirements.

Skills in:

• Skills at supervising staff. 
• Skills in using standard office computers, equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Ability to develop a variety of reports. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to manage internal and external customers. 
• Ability to utilize effective time management skills.
• Ability to process information and make decisions. 
• Ability to manage facility, mail center and motor pool operations. 
• Ability to develop a variety of reports. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to manage office safety and security operations.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• N/A

Other Job-Related Requirements:

Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies and be "on call" (24-hour duty) when necessary. While in on-duty status, the incumbent must be readily available. Incumbent is required to work with/around Department of Corrections Inmates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• N/A

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.

Veterans’ Preference ONLY applies to Career Service positions.  REMOVE THIS RED LANGUAGE AND THE PARAGRAPH BELOW IF YOU ARE NOT ADVERTISING A CAREER SERVICE POSITION:

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.