DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT - 55010074

Requisition No: 849857 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT - 55010074

 Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number: 55010074 

Salary:  $155,780.03 - $201,597.68 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

644 / TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT

 OPEN COMPETITIVE

SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Daniel Iglesias

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5253

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Daniel.Iglesias@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $ 7,048.87

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Manages the planning and design efforts of staff and consultants to deliver the Department’s  Adopted Work Program. Duties include ensuring that staff and consultant actions are consistent with Florida Department of Transportation policies and procedures that implement Florida Statute or Administrative Code requirements.  Responsible for ensuring that all managerial efforts support execution of the department’s mission. Directly accountable for the financial performance of four departments with multiple budget categories. Duties and responsibilities are executed by leading, managing, coordinating, and reviewing the activities of four departments that include these activities:

Intermodal Systems Development Department; Aviation, Rail, Transit, and Seaport Programs; Government Liaison, Local Government Program; Project Development and Environment Studies; Hazardous Materials and Environmental Documents; Surveying and Mapping Department; Consultant Project Management Department; Utility Owner Coordination; Work Program; Program Management; Right of Way Department; Property Appraisals; Acquisitions and Appraisals; Property Management; District Design Department; Environmental Permits; Roadway, Traffic, Structures, Drainage; System Design.

Manages the preparation and execution of Operating and Work Program budgets that support the department’s Adopted Work Program. Responsibilities include all personnel actions, managing administration of approved collective bargaining agreements, review and decisions of disputes and grievances and compliance with the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Affirmative Action (AA) policy and procedure. Develops and administers programs to maintain employee focus on continuous improvement of the quality of plans and studies, project design documentation, and project construction contract documents. Ensures each department plans and executes technical training to improve staff proficiency and maintains a focus on work-related safety.

Monitors project planning and design preconstruction activities to ensure the efficient use of Operating and Work program funds, staff, consultant contract effort, and time. Directs staff as required to meet or exceed established performance measures for consultant contracts, right of way acquisitions and certifications, contract lettings, and Local Agency Program (LAP) design and construction projects. Ensures that the development of projects studies, engineering reports and environmental documentation comply with applicable Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and department requirements. Coordinates as required with the Florida Division of the FHWA Director of Engineering and Operation.

Develops and executes strategies to deliver the projects identified in the Adopted Work Program. Manages the development of executive reports for the District Secretary to advise Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), state legislators, county and city elected officials and staff, chambers of commerce and others. Assists Central Office in the development of policies, procedures, and legislation enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of District Transportation Development programs.

Ensures the efficient coordination of staff and consultants with District Director of Transportation Operations, District Transportation Support Manager, and District Chief Counsel to ensure efficiency and consistency of management responsibilities. Counsels and advises on project issues to ensure program objectives are achieved.

Ensures clear and concise project and program communications are maintained with MPO(s) and local governments, by articulating the relationship between department policies and strategies and local priorities. Coordinates with MPO(s), aviation and seaport authorities, transit agencies, and local governments to develop and execute multi-modal plans for highways, airports, seaports, transit, and rail projects that integrate bicycle and pedestrian requirements into an integrated regional transportation system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Incumbent must demonstrate the attached Executive Core Competencies.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Chapter 20.23, Florida Statutes (F.S), this position requires registration as a Professional Engineer according to Chapter 471, F.S. and/or master’s degree or higher.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Level I Background check is required for this position. Travel is required within the District area of responsibilityas weel as across the State. Unconventional work hours is expected and incumbent is required to carry a department mobile device and to be available 24 hours, during emergencies and other times deemed necessary by Department Leadership. Responsible for adhering to the provision and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related state comptroller’s rules and department of transportation’s invoice procesing and warrant distribution procedures.

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.