MANAGER, SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION OFFICE - 55002120

Requisition No: 859843 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MANAGER, SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION OFFICE - 55002120

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55002120 

Salary:  $131,394.22 - $170,039.58 

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

931 / SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Anita Thomas          

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4934

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: anita.thomas@dot.state.fl.us

ANITCIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $5,945.44

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:

Conduct policy and technical analysis to support the Department’s statewide corridor planning program.  Manage the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS).  Manage programs and activities related to highway system access management.  Provide policy directions for the Shared Use Non-motorized trail (SUN trail).

This position will be responsible for Managing the Systems Implementation Office 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:

Systems Implementation Office, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Annual Salary Range:

$131,394.22 - $170,039.58 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Conduct policy and technical analysis to support the Department's statewide corridor planning program. Provide support to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Districts on planning products required for the project development process. Coordinate statewide planning guidelines and working with modal offices for multi-modal planning implementation activities.

Leads, manages, and directs the operations of the Systems Implementation Office, as carried out by the Section Managers. This position serves as a policy advisor to FDOT management on critical issues and reviewing legislation and policy issues that may affect the department and the Strategic Intermodal System.

Manage the implementation of the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). Responsibilities include development of the SIS policy plan, the on-going implementation of the Strategic Intermodal System Five and Ten Year Work Program, multi-modal Cost Feasible Plan and the Long Range Needs Plan. Provide leadership on the selection and prioritization of projects that provide for mobility of people and freight. Provide briefings and updates on the plans and projects to FDOT management using a number of different methods including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, reports, power point presentations, social media and publications.

Manage programs and activities related to highway system access management; highway system operating level of service; congestion management; managed lanes; interchange justifications and corridor studies. Oversee the development, training and dissemination of policy, technical procedures and guidelines and administrative procedures for implementation of the aforementioned statewide programs. Oversee the development of transportation planning handbooks, manuals and guidelines, and provide specialized technical expertise and training to FDOT districts, Freight, Logistics and Passenger (FLP) Office, and Florida's Metropolitan Planning Organizations.

Provide policy directions for the Shared Use Non-motorized trail (SUN Trail) program development and stakeholder outreach. Coordinate with Districts and Program Offices.

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

Knowledge of:

• See attached core compentencies.

Skills in:

• See attached core compentencies.

Ability to:

• See attached core compentencies.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

This position requires a level I 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 FloridaDepartment 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.