ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINER - 55009839

Requisition No: 872236 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINER - 55009839

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009839 

Salary:  $56,000 - $60,000 

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINER  

936 / Organizational Development Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Michael Murphy

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4427

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Michael.Murphy@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 2,153.84 - $2,307.70/biweekly 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:

Join our Organizational Development Office (ODO) and help deliver meaningful learning experiences that empower employees to grow and succeed. In this dynamic role, you’ll deliver training sessions, assist in the design of engaging training programs, and collaborate with teams to deliver impactful development initiatives for adult learners.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver engaging, high‑impact trainings that both grow employee skills and spark real workplace success.
• Bring adult learning principles to life through clear, dynamic, learner‑focused instruction.
• Use a variety of training tools, including guides, job aids, presentations, and multimedia, to create a dynamic learning experience.
• Work with subject matter experts to review and enhance training content.
• Use data and research to drive program improvements and spark new learning opportunities.
• Contribute to designing, developing, and improving learning programs and resources.

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 Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication (TRREC). 

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:

Florida Department of Transportation

Office of Administration

605 Suwannee St.

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$56,000 - $60,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serve as an Organizational Development Office trainer responsible for instructing and facilitating professional development courses designed to enhance employee knowledge, skills, and performance in support of the Department’s mission and strategic goals. Apply effective adult learning principles and instructional strategies to clearly communicate subject matter. Utilize a variety of instructional resources, including program and instructor guides, job aids, presentation tools and equipment, and multimedia technologies. Maintain knowledge of current training best practices and instructional technologies to ensure effective course delivery and to troubleshoot technical issues as needed. Complete class administrative work for successful facilitation of courses and programs.

Serve as a subject matter expert in adult learning and training facilitation. Review, evaluate, and provide input on professional development programs and materials, and develop tools and resources as needed to support program objectives. Coordinate with district professional development staff to address training needs and ensure consistency across the Department. Conduct data collection and research to support the development of new programs and the enhancement of existing offerings in alignment with organizational development goals. When applicable, assist with training other trainers to help develop their skillset.

Coordinate and collaborate with external vendors to support and enhance organizational development programs, providing essential support by managing logistics, facilitating communication, tracking deliverables, and ensuring successful implementation.

Support learning and development initiatives by assisting with the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of programs, processes, and supporting materials, as well as the coordination and planning of course schedules and event logistics. Provide support to all ODO efforts.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of professional development media and delivery options (instructor-led, virtual, interactive web-based, self-study, and assessment products).
• Knowledge of industry concepts and practices relating to adult learning theories and principles.
• Knowledge of quality management, assessment, and analytical process and practices.
• Knowledge of instructional design.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.

Skills in:

• Skill in managing self and taking pride in providing exceptional customer service by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality, accountability, and integrity.
• Skill in working in a dynamic environment requires critical thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Skill in effective communication; both verbal and written and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop improvement solutions.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records.
• Skill in using Microsoft 365 applications; including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams etc.
• Skill in producing and organizing supporting materials.
• Skill in facilitating presentations and trainings.

Ability to:

• Ability to be flexible and adjust to changing environments and work processes.
• Ability to prioritize and complete complex work assignments.
• Ability to conduct training in an in-person and virtual setting.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships at all levels.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• 50% Travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of professional or nonprofessional experience in instruction, instructional design, public speaking, program research, and planning, or organizational or staff development. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for four years of the required experience.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

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 THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.