EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER - 55000774

Requisition No: 861001 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER - 55000774

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000774 

Salary:  $75,686.09 -$97,946.71 

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

927 / HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE 

OPEN COMPETITIVE 

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Jeri Booker

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-5306

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Jeri.Booker@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 2,911.00 -  $ 3,767.18  biweekly range / $ 75,686.09  - $  97,946.71 /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.

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:

Employee Relations Manager, Office of Administration/Human Resource Office

This position will be responsible for Employee Relations related to FDOT’s workforce.

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:

Division of Administration, Human Resource Office

605 Suwannee St. 

Tallahassee, Florida

Annual Salary Range:

$ 75,686.09 - $ 97,946.71

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Spends the majority of their time supervising, communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action.

Facilitates and manages the Department’s employee relations program under direct supervision of Director of Human Resources and the Deputy Director of Human Resources, as designee.  Ensures that Human Resources Office projects, milestones and goals are met and adheres to approved budget regarding the employee relations program.  Analyzes information and data necessary to appropriately manage, coordinate and ensure disciplinary actions taken within the Department are in accordance with Department policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, union contracts and best practices.  Provides sound guidance to supervisors and management and recommends options to resolve employee relations challenges.  Responds to questions pertaining to grievances and appeal rights, when applicable. Supervises and mentors staff who assist in performing these functions.

Creates, updates and maintains Department procedures related to discipline, drug testing, employee performance, driving requirements, drug-free workplace and testing, accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other related procedures.  Conducts research regarding human resources policies, labor laws, healthcare regulations, EEOC mandates and other employment issues and makes recommendations on changes.  Responsible for maintaining accurate and current desk processes for all functional areas of responsibility.   Develops and provides training to Department supervisors and managers.

Provides neutral party services to Department employees, as needed, to ensure fair treatment in the workplace and promote effective communication between employees and supervisors.  Duties may include investigating / resolving complaints, handling the grievance process, educating staff regarding collective bargaining rights, meeting with parties and offering support, solutions, and alternatives to resolve conflicts. May write reports identifying problem areas and provide recommendations for improvement.

Monitors Public Employee Relations Commission (PERC) appeals, mediations, and employment law proceedings in coordination with the Department's Office of the General Counsel (OGC).

Keeps apprised of collective bargaining contract provisions, liaises with Department of Management Services regarding contract negotiations, reports contract changes to Human Resources Office leadership, provides interpretations and assists in investigating issues and preparing responses to grievances and in anticipation of arbitrations.

Serves as the Project Manager / Coordinator of the Department's Drug Testing and Employee Assistance Programs. Administers the contracts and liaises with the vendors, ensuring timely payment, monitoring and maintenance of budget.  Responsible for proper handling of drug test results and advises managers on process for handling positive results.   Also, responsible for facilitating mandatory EAP referrals and providing follow-up.  

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the state collective bargaining process
• Knowledge of disciplinary standards of conduct; Knowledge of principles of discipline
• Knowledge of State Personnel System statutes, rules, policies and regulations
• Knowledge of federal employment related regulations
• Knowledgeable and skilled at word processing, spreadsheet and report writing software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of management principles and practices

Skills in:

• Skill in active listening
• Skill in negotiations
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
• Skill in presentations and training

Ability to:

• Ability to build relationships and work well with others
• Ability to advise managers on sensitive disciplinary matters
• Ability to recommend discipline according to governing laws, rules, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements
• Ability to process union and Career Service grievances timely
• Ability to manage contracts
• Ability to supervise and direct staff

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 1 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 (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.