RAIL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST IV - 55010792

Requisition No: 881527 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RAIL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST IV - 55010792

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010792 

Salary:  $70,481.54 - $91,211.41 

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

429 / MODAL DEVELOPMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Natasha Williams

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-777-4649

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: natasha.williams@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $81,975.92 (includes Competitive Area Differential)

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:

Rail Administration Specialist IV – District Four / Transportation Development / Modal Development / Plans & Programs

This position will coordinate the work schedules for railroad construction and assess the performance of programs related to rail.

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 Four – Transportation Development

3400 West Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual Salary Range:

$70,481.54 - $91,211.41 

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assigns work to consultants and oversees and reviews progress, coordinates the work schedules for railroad construction and assesses performance of programs related to rail Including independent planning, analyzing, evaluating, and coordinating of district rail program for new construction, reconstruction and resurfacing projects adjacent to the railroad facilities; developing and coordinating work schedules for railroad construction; coordinating detour plans with local governments and contractors; reviewing highway design plans and coordinating the construction and reconstruction of highways as they interact with the railroad tracks within Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four; and coordinating with the railroads on South Florida Rail Corridor projects (example: cross tie replacement), including crossing rehabilitations to be done in conjunction with these projects.

Monitors rail programs (responsible for coordination of work program funding for all Roadway projects with railroad impacts, participates in annual work program Design Project Manager Meetings, monthly Production meetings, and provides input on Modal Scoping forms), approves funding (processes vendor invoices), develops and oversees task work orders and scopes, and confirms the disposition of awards,  and other agreements (responsible for participating on all Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) projects with railroad involvement to ensure accurate estimates of this work and proper coordination with the railroads). Performs duties related to strategic planning of rail corridor projects and consultant staff resource allocation.

Coordinates and consults with local government officials and transportation partners regarding the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of rail transportation programs including coordination and consultation with partners by participating in roadway pre-construction meetings for projects with rail involvement tracking these projects once under construction, ensuring design plans and traffic control plans are being followed as it relates to the rail work, and resolves construction issues through coordination with the Construction office, contractors and railroads. Conducts periodic inspections on projects with major rail involvement, researches and recommends purchases of construction materials and equipment to management related to rail and participates in final roadway inspections to identify any rail items before final acceptance of the project. Develop and maintain database to track roadway projects with railroad involvement.

Provides consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, system-related, or process related topics related to rail including the review, analysis, and research of legislative issues of the projected effects of any proposed legislation or action for rail (example: Quiet Zone application and Positive Train Control). Responsible for providing On-Track Worker training as needed for FDOT employees and consultants working on FDOT projects.

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

Knowledge of:

• Principles and processes involved in organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
• Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Skills in:

• Reading, understanding and analyzing design plans, specifications, design standards and manuals.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement transportation programs.
• Oversee consultant staff.
• Initiate work assignments and projects, and coordinate in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate complex technical information. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of experience in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering or logistics. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above-mentioned fields can substitute for four years of the required experience. A master’s degree in one of the above-mentioned fields from an accredited college or university can substitute for six years of the required 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 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.