MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANAGER - 55008731

Requisition No: 872049 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANAGER - 55008731

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55008731 

Salary:  $101,577.66 - $131,453.44 

Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 594 / Orlando Operations

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Camarie Marmie 

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: camarie.marmie@dot.state.fl.us 

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $4,524.99 ($117,649.74 / annually)

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:

Maintenance Program Manager – District Five / Orlando Operations

This position will perform highly advanced maintenance and transportation engineering duties responsible for the administration of management activities for the maintenance program at an Operations Center. Oversee and direct maintenance field operations, trades, shop and warehouse work groups. Motivates, trains, coaches and guides subordinate employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed while conducting work activities. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Recommends production planning, scheduling and control methods. Formulates and recommends safe work procedures, and develops new, innovative and improved work methods. Performs the duties of the Operations Engineer during his absence as required, answers correspondence of a general nature and ensures all documents meet Department rules and policies. Investigates complaints and resolves within Department policy and procedures. Serves on a regular basis as liaison with the public on matters concerning state maintained roads and bridges and to city, county and other state agencies on maintenance problems, and other matters as they arise.

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

Orlando Operations

420 W. Landstreet Road

Orlando, FL 32824

Annual Salary Range:

$101,577.66 - $131,453.44

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs highly advanced maintenance and transportation engineering duties responsible for the administration of management activities for the maintenance program at an Operations Center. Oversee and direct maintenance field operations, trades, shop and warehouse work groups. Motivates, trains, coaches and guides subordinate employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed while conducting work activities. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Recommends production planning, scheduling and control methods. Formulates and recommends safe work procedures, and develops new, innovative and improved work methods. Performs the duties of the Operations Engineer during his absence as required, answers correspondence of a general nature and ensures all documents meet Department rules and policies. Investigates complaints and resolves within Department policy and procedures. Serves on a regular basis as liaison with the public on matters concerning state maintained roads and bridges and to city, county and other state agencies on maintenance problems, and other matters as they arise.

Coordinates the Emergency Management Program of the unit. Ensures proper resources are assigned and accounted for during natural disasters and other emergency situations. Ensures cost accounting measures are followed and properly documented to maximize the potential for reimbursement from federal partners. In addition, coordinates the units Occupational, Health and safety and Hazardous Material Programs.

Identifies, plans, and coordinates general facility maintenance, Fixed Capital Outlay Projects, and other miscellaneous facility projects. Performs reviews, researches, and plans implementation of repairs and improvements to facilities.

Oversees the supervision and direction of in-house work crews to ensure the maximum use of time and resources are safely achieved to include setting of priorities for highway maintenance crews, labor crews and heavy equipment operations that perform routine maintenance activities. Monitors the Maintenance Rating Program reports and takes action to ensure all elements and characteristics meet Department standards. Monitors daily crew reports to ensure accuracy of information provided and that the timesheet information is in accordance with current procedures.

Coordinates field work activities with contract and permit personnel to deliver seamless maintenance activities. Identifies work locations suitable for maintenance contracts and coordinates with others as necessary to accomplish maintenance activities through contracting means. Oversees all activities performed by the vehicle maintenance and repair facility and warehouse. Ensures that all modifications, repairs and preventative maintenance services performed on the Department fleet are properly completed and documented. Ensures current warehousing procedures are followed.

Prepares budget requests and monitors budget allocations as well as reviews and approves purchasing activity for the maintenance program components as assigned by the Operations Engineer. Directs and implements cost control programs.

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

Knowledge of:

• Transportation engineering principles and practices.

Skills in:

• Management principles and practices.
• Conflict resolution and problem solving techniques.

Ability to:

• Administer and manage multiple projects, determine priorities and needs and meet deadlines in accordance with procedures.
• Read, analyze and interpret pertinent engineering data, plans, specifications, design standards, manuals and maps.
• Identify and document personnel performance evaluations.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations.
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze data to prepare reports and to develop alternative recommendations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Lead teams, supervise, motivate, manage, train, and work with diverse groups of people.
• Communicate technical engineering information verbally and in writing to all audiences.
• Interpret and apply state, federal policies, guidelines, regulations, and other required documents relating to engineering issues.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies. Obtain certification in Work Zone Traffic Control and Maintenance – Advanced within one year and maintain it.

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 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.