RAIL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST IV - 55010791

Date: Jan 9, 2025

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Requisition No: 844567

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RAIL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST IV - 55010791

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010791

Salary: $69,014.13 - $89,312.40

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2025

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

629 / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Daniel Lameck

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5292

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Daniel.Lameck@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,654.39– $3,435.09

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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 insurances

• State of Florida retirement package

• 10 paid holidays a year

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Career advancement opportunities

• Tuition waiver for public college courses

• Training opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  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!

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

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

  POSITION DESCRIPTION: Manages the review of District production projects at phases I, II, and III, to determine extent of railroad involvement and coordinates recommendations for District production projects. Negotiates and prepares contracts to provide state/federal funding for railroad infrastructure improvements to railroad companies, local governments, transportation authorities and others in accordance with applicable procedures. Monitors project schedules and coordinates railroad work required for Department construction projects. Coordinates railroad works for crossing rehabilitation required to correct either rail defects or rough crossings. Meets with funding recipients to review projects status, cash flow, and federal grant status and prepare project status reports. Coordinates and participates with the diagnostic review team that identifies projects for the federally funded signal safety program. Reviews applications for openings and closing of grade crossings and rail abandonment; provides findings to Central Office. Manages the District Rail Program to ensure compliance and scheduling requirements. Assists the District Freight Coordinator with freight planning needs of the District.

  Implements the Intermodal Program including preparation of Joint Participation Agreements to provide state/federal funding to sponsors in accordance with applicable procedures and production targets. Monitors project schedules and construction activities. Meets with sponsors to review project status, cash flow, and federal grants. Manages the review of District design related to Intermodal Programs. Manages the District Intermodal Production program to ensure compliance with grants and scheduling requirements. Coordinates recommendations for District production projects.

  Manages Public Transportation Consultant contracts including review and approval of work performed by consultant and negotiate man-hours for task driven contract.

  Develops Rail and Intermodal work program in accordance with procedures and work program instructions; forwards updates to the Work Program Office and meets regularly with sponsors to ensure accuracy of work programs.

  Reviews and approves consultant and Public Transportation Agreement invoices to ensure proper billing and prompt payment. Tracks Public Transportation Agreement expiration dates and contract expenditures.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledgeable of and Skilled at applying the Intermodal/Rail planning process and regulations. Knowledgeable of and Skilled at analyzing technical data and information, organizing, planning, and prioritizing projects, issues, and work assignments. Skilled at understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Skilled at using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to resolving issues. Knowledge of the correct use of English grammar and punctuation in spoken and written communications. Knowledgeable of and Skilled at the use of current computer software at an intermediate level. Knowledge of complex mathematics. Skilled at interpreting and applying procedures. Skilled at negotiating and managing consultant contracts. Knowledgeable of and Skilled at implementing, managing, and monitoring Grant Programs. Knowledgeable of and Skilled at developing and coordinating multi-year work program, budgets, or capital improvement plans. Skilled at developing agreements for grants. Skilled at selecting Consultants and managing Consultant contracts. Skilled at preparing written reports and documents. Skilled at conducting meetings and communicating technical information. Skilled at handling complex projects with minimum guidance and within production deadlines.

  OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of section 215.422, F.S. related State Comptroller's Rules and Department of Transportation Invoice Processing and Warrant Distribution Procedures.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of professional experience in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering or logistics to which the position is assigned; or Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or transportation can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience (including internships or co-ops) as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

  As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

  A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of$1976.00will be added to the annual salary.

  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 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33172

Nearest Major Market:Miami