COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE MANAGER - 55000774

Requisition No: 872447 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE MANAGER - 55000774

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000774 

Salary:  $71,973.07 - $93,141.62 

Posting Closing Date: 03/25/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

927 / HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Kelly Miller

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-5304

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kelly.R.Miller@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $71,973.07 - $93,141.62 / annual range

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:

The Compliance and Governance Manager plays a vital role in strengthening the agency’s HR operations by ensuring they are consistent, compliant, and aligned with state and federal requirements as well as agency policies and strategic goals. This position leads the compliance and governance team, drives quality assurance and continuous improvement across key HR functions, and oversees cross‑functional initiatives that reduce risk, improve workforce effectiveness, and support the agency’s long‑term operational success.

 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 Administration, Human Resource Office

605 Suwannee St.

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$71,973.07 - $93,141.62 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Compliance and Governance Manager provides strategic leadership and direct supervision to Human Resources (HR) staff, overseeing daily operations and ensuring high performance through effective planning, direction, training, motivation, and performance evaluation. This role also involves making or recommending key personnel decisions, including hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and other HR-related matters.

Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, the Compliance and Governance Manager is responsible for managing and enhancing the Central Office Human Resources (CO-HR) program. The role ensures that all HR operations comply with relevant personnel policies, procedures, federal and state laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Staying informed of evolving regulations and HR best practices is essential. Given the complexity and breadth of responsibilities, this position requires a consistent on-site presence five days a week.

Under the guidance of the Director of Human Resources, the manager leads compliance and governance initiatives across a wide spectrum of HR functions. These include, but are not limited to, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment and selection, performance and talent management, unemployment and workers’ compensation, retirement, attendance and leave, payroll, and records management. The incumbent is also tasked with designing and implementing a Quality Assurance Review Plan to promote operational excellence and continuous improvement.

As directed, the Compliance and Governance Manager acts as a cross-functional resource, providing backup support to various CO-HR teams to ensure seamless operations. This role requires close collaboration with HR leadership to evaluate workforce needs, resolve complex personnel issues, and develop forward-thinking strategies. Success in this position hinges on strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to interpret and apply data and research effectively.

Additionally, the manager serves as a lead on special projects, offering professional, analytical, and technical expertise in support of HR initiatives. Responsibilities include managing projects from inception through completion—conducting research, coordinating implementation, tracking progress, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. The role also contributes to broader HR transformation and continuous improvement efforts.

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

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal employment laws.
• State of Florida’s statutes and rules pertaining to state employment.
• State of Florida Human Resource rules and regulations.
• Auditing principles, practices, and procedures related to human resources and compliance.
• Legal processes and practices as they related to employment law, investigations, and regulatory compliance.

Skills in:

• Delivering clear and professional presentations.
• Identifying and documenting human resource performance and conduct deficiencies.
• Understanding, applying and interpreting applicable rules, policies, regulations and procedures relating to operational and management activities.
• Interpreting and applying legal standards during investigations and compliance reviews.

Ability to:

• Solve problems and make recommendations under stressful conditions.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Access, input and retrieve information from computer databases.
• Create documents in and use Excel, Word and PowerPoint proficiently.
• Supervise staff effectively.
• Conduct audit findings and recommend corrective actions.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Must obtain CJIS certification prior to receiving criminal history records information, in any form.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• The incumbent in this position may be required to travel to other district offices and/or central office several times a year.
• This position requires a Level II background check.

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 (85

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.