DISTRICT TRAINING & PERFORMANCE MANAGER - 55003406

Requisition No: 859103 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT TRAINING & PERFORMANCE MANAGER - 55003406

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55003406 

Salary:  $78,862.75 - $102,057.67 

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

765 / ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: ROSE MURPHY 

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6212

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: rose.murphy@dot.state.fl.us 

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,033.18 - $3,925.30 biweekly range / $78,862.75 – $102,057.67 annual range

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY SALARY: $3,568.45

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:

District Training & Performance Manager / Organizational Development  

This position will oversee the scheduling, marketing, delivery and evaluation of the agency’s development programs, interpersonal skill development opportunities, mandatory annual training, provider office training, and other related topics.  

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

District Seven Headquarters

11201 N. McKinley Dr.

Tampa, FL 33612

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, lay-off, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.

Develops and provides performance expectations to direct reports. Completes performance reviews to ensure productivity and cohesiveness amongst the work unit. Establishes and communicates Employee Development Reviews and training plans for direct reports.

Oversees or coordinates scheduling, marketing, delivery and evaluation of the agency's development programs, interpersonal skill development opportunities, mandatory annual training, provider office training and other related topics. Researches and analyzes training needs and validates customer requirements, identifies opportunities for improvement and designs, develops and implements appropriate training and employee development programs in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Manages budget, contracts/agreements, internal and external partnerships, and other resources to ensure the availability of required and/or requested training.

Embraces and promotes the agency's priorities by leading, coordinating, and implementing special projects and initiatives related to training, performance management, and employee engagement. Delivers and coordinates training programs and workshops to support the technical and professional development of the workforce, enhance internal advancement opportunities, and accomplish the agency's mission.

Serves as a consultant, facilitator and/or liaison to support strategic planning, improve performance management, employee engagement and programs and processes, maintain quality management and identify best practices and ensure relevant and accurate policies and procedures based on the agency's respective vision and approach; including but not limited to Strategic Planning, the annual Employee Survey, the Quality Management Dashboard and process mapping and re-engineering efforts.

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

Knowledge of:

• Theories and practices of effective supervision, management, and leadership.
• Quality management, assessment, and analytical process and practices.
• Industry concepts and practices relating to adult learning theories and instructional design.

Skills in:

• Researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop improvement solutions.
• Providing presentations, consultations services, and training programs.
• Developing standardized processes and procedures.
• Using Microsoft Suite; including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Producing and organizing supporting materials.

Ability to:

• Supervise.
• Prioritize and complete complex work assignments.
• Research, identify, and implement innovative solutions.
• Facilitate and coordinate meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Communicate effectively; both verbally and written.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Use and manage learning management systems.
• Use Microsoft SharePoint.
• Work independently and as a team.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Travel to satellite and other statewide locations to prepare, coordinate, and deliver training. May require day and/or overnight travel and non-traditional work schedules.
• Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

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.