DISTRICT PROGRAM MGT ADMINISTRATOR - 55012625

Requisition No: 882191 Agency: Department of TransportationWorking Title: DISTRICT PROGRAM MGT ADMINISTRATOR - 55012625 Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 55012625 Salary: $165,000.42 (Fixed) Posting Closing Date: 09/07/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolSTATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONJOB POSTING DESCRIPTIONCost Center 520 / Program ManagementOPEN COMPETITIVESELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE FULL-TIMECONTACT PERSON: Mary BierwagenCONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-943-5478CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: View email address on click.appcast.io ANNUAL SALARY : $165,000.42 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 MissionThe 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 VisionAs 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 Program Mgt Administrator - District Five / Program ManagementThis position will supervise the Program Administration unit, which includes Production Management, Local Agency Program (LAP) and General Engineering Consultant (GEC) management. 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:District FiveProgram Management719 S. Woodland Blvd.DeLand, FL 32720Annual Salary Range: $165,000.42 (Fixed)Your Specific Responsibilities:Supervises the Work Program staff. Assists in the creation, development, and maintenance of the Department's Five-Year Work Program. Special attention is directed to work program stability (accuracy of cost estimates and schedules.) Participates in the presentation of the annual Work Program. Works with District staff from all units to minimize project roll forward and certified forward. Collaborates with Planning unit liaisons to ensure projects added to Work Program are feasible within cost and schedule constraints.Supervises the Program Administration unit, which includes Production Management, Local Agency Program (LAP) and General Engineering Consultant (GEC) management. Serves as primary liaison between District Director and Central office regarding production commitment. Ensures compatibility between all financial and production obligations. Collaborates with Design unit to identify and seek resolution to potential problems with meeting production commitments. Manages the development, implementation and maintenance of District Geographical Information System (GIS). Approves invoices.Supervises of the Production Support unit, which includes specifications, estimates and plans processing. Ensures projects estimates are reviewed and updated on a regular basis to allow for most effective use of funds. Collaborates with Design and other production units to ensure final plans and specifications are processed to meet production deadlines. Adheres to Department policies and practices while developing estimates, plans and specification packages.Coordinates with various Transportation Development units to ensure projects developed are feasible from a cost and schedule perspective, and effectively utilize the work program.Manages the Program Management Unit personnel, with emphasis on succession planning for critical positions. Cross trains employees to broaden their knowledge base and allow for more efficient office operation. Implements frequent staff management interaction regarding unit mission and employees' roles.Directs the generation of various reports to be used by management and staff to plan and track the prosecution of work.The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:Project engineering, concepts, terminology and development process of transportation projects.Management practices and principles.Skills in:Coordinating the schedules of projects in the department's work program.Ability to:Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Independently research, plan, coordinate and complete technical assignments.Handle multiple assignments.Lead people.Lead change.Communicate and build coalitions.Exercise business judgement.Be results driven.Supervise staff. Other Job-Related Requirements:Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to the emergencies. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)Dental, vision and supplemental insurancesState of Florida retirement package 10 paid holidays a yearGenerous vacation and sick leaveCareer advancement opportunitiesTuition waiver for public college coursesA variety of training opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.