TRANSIT SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGER - 55002833

Requisition No: 857606 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TRANSIT SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGER - 55002833

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002833 

Salary:  $56,097.50 - $73,645.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

943 / TRANSIT OPERATIONS

CAREER SERVICE

** PENDING RECLASSIFICATION **

CONTACT PERSON:  Ashley Porter

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:  (850) 414-4070

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  ashley.porter@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,188.75-$2,832.50/biweekly, $56,907.50-$73,645.00/annual

ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY:  $2,575/biweekly, $66,950/annual

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:

Transit Safety Program Manager, Transit Office, Operations

This position will be responsible for the management of data related to transit assets, safety, and security, as well as oversight maintenance of transit systems.

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:

FDOT Transit Office, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL  32399.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Collects, analyzes, distributes, and maintains data related to transit assets and the safety, security, and maintenance oversight of transit systems to inform training, risk-based inspections, research needs, and plan/policy development.

Develops and manages transit safety and operations related programs, including task work orders, reviews deliverables and processes invoices, and oversees consultant services related to transit safety and operations.

Develops and updates reports and responds to requests for information on transit safety, security, and operations, federal grants, compliance oversight of transit systems, satisfactory continuing control, emergency management preparation and recovery efforts at transit systems, and transit asset management. 

Maintains close working relationships with stakeholders, including FDOT district personnel, FDOT contractors, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), transit agency personnel, and other central office divisions including Contracts Funds Management.

Coordinates and delivers training and technical assistance for stakeholders on transit operations, safety and security, compliance oversight of transit systems, emergency management, satisfactory continuing control, and transit asset management.

Develops key performance indicators and evaluates the implementation of programs, plans, policies, and procedures related to transit operations, safety and security, including compliance oversight, emergency management, satisfactory continuing control, and transit asset management, consistent with Federal and state requirements.

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

Knowledge of:

• Government, auditing, project management, or transit systems practices.

Skills in:

• Skills in report writing, policy analysis, and using Microsoft Office.
• Skill in project management, database management, or related technical skills.

Ability to:

• Ability to travel.
• Ability to collect, analyze and evaluate data.

• Ability to interpret and apply transit regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize, plan and conduct various types of meetings.
• Ability to maintain files and documentation pursuant to state and federal requirements and to represent the department during recurring federal program management review audits.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze programmatic data and prepare related reports and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of professional experience in vehicle or facility inventory management, safety oversight, auditing, report writing, project or grant management, or policy analysis. A bachelor's degree can substitute for four (4) years of the required experience. A master's degree can substitute for six (6) years of the required 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 accommodation 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.

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.