Requisition No: 823166

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: RAIL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST IV - 55010792

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010792

Salary: $68,089.56 - $88,115.91

Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

429 / Office of Modal Development

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Shayla Brown

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (954)777-4649

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Shayla.Brown@dot.state.fl.us

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.

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;
2. any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Assigns work to consultants and oversees and reviews progress, coordinates the work schedules for railroad construction and assesses performance of programs related to rail Including independent planning, analyzing, evaluating, and coordinating of district rail program for new construction, reconstruction and resurfacing projects adjacent to the railroad facilities; developing and coordinating work schedules for railroad construction; coordinating detour plans with local governments and contractors; reviewing highway design plans and coordinating the construction and reconstruction of highways as they interact with the railroad tracks within Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four; and coordinating with the railroads on South Florida Rail Corridor projects (example: cross-tie replacement), including crossing rehabilitations to be done in conjunction with these projects.

Monitors rail programs (responsible for coordination of work program funding for all Roadway projects with railroad impacts, participates in annual work program Design Project Manager Meetings, monthly Production meetings, and provides input on Modal Scoping forms), approves funding (processes vendor invoices), develops and oversees task work orders and scopes, and confirms the disposition of awards, and other agreements (responsible for participating on all Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) projects with railroad involvement to ensure accurate estimates of this work and proper coordination with the railroads) Performs duties related to strategic planning of rail corridor projects and consultant staff resource allocation.

Coordinates and consults with local government officials and transportation partners regarding the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of rail transportation programs including coordination and consultation with partners by participating in roadway pre-construction meetings for projects with rail involvement tracking these projects once under construction, ensuring design plans and traffic control plans are being followed as it relates to the rail work, and resolves construction issues through coordination with the Construction office, contractors and railroads. Conducts periodic inspections on projects with major rail involvement, researches and recommends purchases of construction materials and equipment to management related to rail and participates in final roadway inspections to identify any rail items before final acceptance of the project. Develops and maintains database to track roadway projects with railroad involvement.

Provides consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, system-related, or process related topics related to rail including the review, analysis, and research of legislative issues of the projected effects of any proposed legislation or action for rail (example: Quiet Zone application and Positive Train Control).Responsible for providing On-Track Worker training as needed for FDOT employees and consultants working on FDOT projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles and processes involved in organizational planning, coordination, and execution; Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data; Ability to develop and implement transportation programs; Ability to oversee consultant staff; Skilled in reading, understanding, and analyzing design plans, specifications, design standards and manuals; Ability to initiate work assignments and project, and coordinate in a team environment; Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: While in on-duty status, the position's incumbent may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. Valid Class "E" driver's license required. This position is reponsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S. related State Comptroller’s rules and Department of Transportation’s 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 $1,976.00 will 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.