PASSENGER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST IV - 55007106

Requisition No: 874364 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PASSENGER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST IV - 55007106

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55007106 

Salary:  $65,406.64 - $84,643.89 

Posting Closing Date: 05/04/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

629 / Public Transportation

 VACANCY

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Raymond Freeman

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5255

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Raymond.freeman@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $65,406.64 - $84,643.89

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:

Passenger Operations Specialist IV, District Six, Transportation Development.

This position will perform the required duties of the Transit Grant and Transit Project Manager. Assist with establishing the 5-year Work Program and provide partner agencies with needed guidance and direction.

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:

Transportation Development Division/District Six Headquarters Office, 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172.

 Anticipated pay:

$2,515.64 - $3,255.53 bi-weekly

 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1976.00 will be added to the annual salary. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Acts as District Transit Project Manager and Grants Manger for the Transit Programs including State Transit Block Grant, Transit Service Development, Transit Corridor, Park and Ride Lot, FTA Section 5311 / 5339 / 5307. Review applications and issue notices of award for State and Federal Transit Grant Programs. Create Transit Production Schedule, prepare Public Transportation Grant Agreements (PTGA) in accordance with applicable procedures. Monitor project schedules and construction activities to review project status and cash flow. Review, approve and process submitted project invoices, monitor federal transit grants, and prepare tracking reports.

Develops Transit Improvement work program in accordance with procedures and work program instructions and forwards updates to the Work Program Office and meets regularly with sponsors to ensure accuracy of work.

Researches, prepares correspondence, and attends meetings to provide input into project development stage and beyond to ensure transportation systems provide access to transit. Review 30%, 60%, and 90% District production plans to eliminate any conflicts with existing transit facilities.

Monitors compliance of transit agencies with Federal and State system safety rules and regulations and provides assistance to transit agencies to comply with rules and regulations through the use of consultant resources. 

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

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of Transportation and Transit Planning; Knowledge of Transportation Planning Process and Regulations; Knowledge of and skilled at developing and implementing Transportation Program; Knowledgeable of and skilled at analyzing data information; Knowledgeable of and skilled at organizing, planning, and prioritizing; Skilled at understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; Ability to find information and identify essential information; Skilled at using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; Ability to use proper English grammar and punctuation in communicating spoken and written business product

Other Job-Related Requirements:

During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of professional or nonprofessional experience (including internships or co-ops) in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering, or logistics to which the position is assigned. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for four (4) years of the required experience. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for six (6) 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.