SAFETY OFFICE PROGRAM MANAGER - 55009664

Requisition No: 875278 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SAFETY OFFICE PROGRAM MANAGER - 55009664

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009664 

Salary:  $60,000.00 - $63,315.98 

Posting Closing Date: 06/22/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

945 / FDOT STATE SAFETY OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:  Brenda Young

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:  850-414-4146

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  brenda.young@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY:  $2,435.20 / $63,315.98 Yearly

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:

Safety Office Program Manager

This position will support the Florida Department of Transportation State Safety Office by coordinating the State Safety Office’s operations, ensuring high standards of professionalism, customer service, and responsiveness to citizens and partner agencies. It serves as a central communication hub, addresses safety concerns through analysis and recommendations, and ensures timely coordination with state and federal entities. The role also improves operational efficiency through process oversight and quality assurance, while maintaining strong fiscal accountability by managing budgets, contracts, and purchasing activities. Overall, it enhances FDOT’s ability to deliver effective, compliant, and customer-focused transportation safety programs. 

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:

Florida Department of Transportation – State Safety Office

605 Suwannee St.

Tallahassee, FL.  32399

Annual Salary Range:

$60,000 - $63,315.98

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides direction to the State Safety Office through management and administration of the office. The tone for professionalism and work standards for the office hinge on this position. This position acts as the hub for transmission of information from the State Safety Office and extends to citizens and other local and state agencies wo are customers of the Department. Whether it be telephone calls from citizens, requests for safety improvements, requests from federal agencies, this position handles each one with optimal customer service, expertise and attention and follows through to ensure each customer is served.

Coordinates with others to identify matters of concern which require immediate remedial action. Conducts fact finding objectives, makes recommendations regarding areas of Safety, and monitors these matters of concern ensuring completion within defined time frames. Review, evaluate and make recommendations. Interprets applicable policy and procedures, recommends, and consults with lead staff to resolve problems. Understands, receives, and coordinates responses to outside agencies such as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Program Policy and Government Accountability (OPPAGA), National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and citizen inquiries. Investigates and performs Quality Assurance reviews on the business plan for the State Safety Office and ensures that deadlines are met. Prioritizes projects and coordinates work assignments. Researches, develops, and implements solutions to improve business operations and practices. Identifies opportunities for streamlining of existing tools and processes.

Analyzes and evaluates the status of encumbrances and expenditures for all cost centers within the State Safety Office to determine the availability of funds. Makes recommendations regarding funding issues. Prepares and analyzes reports for the State Safety Office concerning office expenditures and funds availability. Makes recommendations as to the course of action regarding expenditures. Stays up to date on purchasing policies. Acts as Purchasing Agent, approving purchase orders as well as preparing requisitions for purchase orders. Responsible for reviewing Purchase Orders to ensure accuracy, funds availability, and that competitive prices are obtained. Processes invoices for payment. Prepares and assists others in the preparation of contracts and encumbrances. Reviews and processes purchasing card transactions in FLAIR and Works.

Reviews all travel authorizations and mission critical travel for compliance with Department policy and procedures. Reviews all personnel issues of confidential nature, consulting the Department’s Human Resource Office as necessary. Maintains calendars, plans itineraries, and schedules, makes appointments, gather, and distribute background material on subjects to be discussed, make travel arrangements, and make arrangements for meetings and/or conferences. Prepares blanket travel authorizations for Safety Office staff.

Independently evaluates, analyzes, and negotiates contracts for various State Safety Office training events, conferences, and meetings to determine the most cost-effective solution for the Department.

Represents the State Safety Office on various teams, meetings, department initiatives, committees, and special projects and events. 

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

Knowledge of:

• Administrative/office support functions, principles and practices; office practices in daily operations.

Skills in:

• Prioritizing tasks; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; interpretating laws, rules, policies and procedures; operating a personal computer.

Ability to:

• Handle confidential information; resolve conflict; manage multiple assignments, priorities and making timely decisions; communicating information effectively both verbally and in writing; conducting research and gathering data to determine conclusions.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma with 4 years of professional experience in administrative office support, human resources, or financial analysis. An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for 2 years of the required professional experience.

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.