OPERATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER - 55014601

Requisition No: 866303 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: OPERATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER - 55014601

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55014601 

Salary:  $98,637.03 - $165,000.16 

Posting Closing Date: 12/21/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

825 / Garcon Point Bridge

PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE

 OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Karen Mackey

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-934-1249

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Karen.Mackey@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY SALARY: $6,346.16

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.

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:

Operations Program Manager – Office of Toll Operations

This position will be responsible for leading and coordinating transportation operations across Central Florida. This role ensures alignment with strategic objectives through effective planning, execution, and oversight of construction and asset management programs. The position serves as the Department’s primary representative in the region, fostering collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely transportation solutions.

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:

Office of Toll Operations

N of I-4 on Turnpike, MP 263

Orlando, FL 32835

Anticipated Salary:

$6,346.16 Bi-Weekly/$165,000.16 Annually 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Lead, plan, execute, and monitor the transportation operations programs across the Central Florida region, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and the Transportation Operations Strategic Plan. Coordinate across operations departments including maintenance, construction, materials, traffic operations, and facilities and with the Turnpike Enterprise to ensure integrated and efficient program delivery.

Oversee the delivery of construction and asset management programs through coordination of General Engineering Consultants (GEC), Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) teams, and asset maintenance contractors. Ensure roles and deliverables are clearly defined, aligned with District and Executive Leadership expectations, and executed to meet performance standards.

Acts as the lead Department representative in the location area, representing the Department of Transportation with the Federal Highway Administration, city and county officials, utility companies, property owners, the media and other concerned parties. Drives a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) vehicle in the performance of these duties.

Track program milestones, budgets, and performance metrics. Implement corrective actions to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes. Ensure the assigned region meets or exceeds maintenance rating program requirements and complies with all applicable standards and procedures.

Coordinates with the Director of Operations to implement policy, procedure, and direction. Coordinates with the District Construction Engineer and the District Maintenance Engineer and will follow their direction on implementing the Department’s policies in construction and maintenance while exercising independent judgement in formulating and carrying out plans for the accomplishment of the Department’s programs.

Serve as a key liaison between internal departments, external partners, and executive leadership. Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure program alignment, resolve issues, and maintain transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

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

Knowledge of:

• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, policies, and procedures
• engineering concepts, principles and terminology
• of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations
• the principles and practices of management

Skills in:

• project engineering and scheduling
• working with or within government transportation agencies
• using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
• leading cross-functional teams and managing consultant relationships
• contract management

Ability to:

• analyze and interpret engineering data
• to plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• speak in public
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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.  

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.