HEARTLAND OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 55002787

Requisition No: 882563 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: HEARTLAND OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 55002787

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55002787 

Salary:  $140,350.25 - $181,629.73 

Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

191 / HEARTLAND OPERATIONS CENTER

INTERNAL AGENCY / ANTICIPATED VACANCY

INTERNAL AGENCY:  Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Anna Birosak

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2637

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Anna.Dunn@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $6,350.69 / biweekly

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:

Heartland Operations Administrator

District One / District Maintenance / Heartland Operations Center

This position will coordinate with the Director of Operations, Deputy Director-Transportation Operations, District Construction Engineer, and District Maintenance Engineer to implement departmental policies and procedures. Will serve as the lead FDOT representative for Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Glades, Hendry, and Okeechobee counties, working closely with local governments, federal agencies, utility companies, property owners, and the media. This position responds to emergencies in coordination with the District Emergency Coordination Office.

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:

Heartland Operations Center - Sebring

4722 Kenilworth Blvd.

Sebring, Florida 33870

Or

Heartland Operations Center - LaBelle

880 West Cowboy Way

LaBelle, FL 33935

Or

Heartland Operations Center – Peace River

8703 US HWY 17 S

Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890

Annual Salary Range:

$140,350.25  - $181,629.73 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serves as the Heartland Operations Center Administrator, performing managerial work. Supervises and directs construction and maintenance staff and their activities on all state highways and bridges within the Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Glades, Henry and Okeechobee counties. Manages the unit’s resources to achieve the established maintenance and construction program goals and to comply with all procedures and policies related to construction and maintenance activities. Performs all required personnel administration, resource and budget management for the overall operation for the Operations Center. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, planning and directing employees' work.

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 judgment in formulating and carrying out plans for the accomplishment of the Department’s programs.

Acts as the lead Department representative in the Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee counties, 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.

Works with the District Emergency Coordination Office responding to emergencies which may include developing and managing emergency contracts, utilizing in-house forces to ensure proper handling of the emergency. The incumbent has emergency card “Approver” responsibilities and is an emergency cardholder. This position has vendor invoice warrant processing responsibility in accordance with S. 215.422, Florida Statutes. This position has financial disclosure responsibility.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations.

Skills in:

• Skill in project engineering and scheduling.
• Skill in the development of business plans.
• Skill in using engineering tools, equipment, and/or instruments.

Ability to:

• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assess budgetary needs.
• Ability to speak in public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

While on-duty status the position's incumbent may be required to operate a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. A Valid Class E Driver's license is required. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

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.