FMS/AMS SPECIALIST III - 55004446

Requisition No: 885148 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FMS/AMS SPECIALIST III - 55004446

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55004446 

Salary:  $59,957.80 - $77,592.44 

Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

162 / Traffic Operations

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Kasandra Buchanan

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2493

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kasandra.Buchanan@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY : $2,790.19 biweekly

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.  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

This position will manage the Road Ranger Incident Management Service Patrol program, Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) program, and Traffic Incident Management (TIM) teams, develop and manage contractual services contracts, Work Program projects, and other types of agreements that support traffic operations, perform engineering review and analysis for freeway and/or arterial management, participate in meetings, on committees, task teams, and other groups with internal and external customers to represent traffic operations interests, assist in the management of the Traffic Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems budget, develop and implement recommendations to management regarding process improvements to enhance the coordination, efficiency and effectiveness of the contracting functions for district-wide/continuing service contract, and perform other duties as required.

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:

10041 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33913 or

14000 FL-64, Bradenton, FL 34212 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages the Road Ranger Incident Management Service Patrol program, Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) program, and Traffic Incident Management (TIM) teams.

Develops and manages contractual services contracts, Work Program projects, and other types of agreements 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 actively participating in project meetings. Participates on contract-related Technical Review Committees (TRCs).

Performs engineering review and analysis for freeway and/or arterial management. Assists in development of Freeway Management System (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) operations performance reports.

Participates in meetings, on committees, task teams, and other groups with internal and external customers to represent traffic operations interests. Provides useful commentary and review of work products, as well as developing correspondence and follow-up contact as needed.

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

Develops and implements recommendations to management regarding process improvements to enhance the coordination, efficiency and effectiveness of the contracting functions for district-wide/continuing service contracts.

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

Knowledge of:

• Traffic engineering principles and practices
• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices;
• Management principles and practices;
• Traffic operations analysis and study techniques;
• Procurement rules pertaining to contract acquisition and contracts administration;

Skills in:

• Effective oral communications;
• Use of personal computers and ability to use Microsoft Office® (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook);
• Effective written communications;
• 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:

• Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of section 215.422., F.S., related State Comptroller’s rules, and Department of Transportation ‘s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
• This position requires a Level II Background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statutes.
• Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) years of engineering, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), traffic signal experience, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems, and a high school diploma; 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; 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 A high school diploma and three years of contract experience; or An associate of arts or science degree and one year of contract 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, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.

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.  

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.