RAIL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST II - 55013438

RAIL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST II - 55013438 Date: Nov 4, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 840115 Agency: Department of TransportationWorking Title: RAIL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST II - 55013438Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 55013438 Salary: $54,665.23 - $70,743.24 Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 727 / RAIL OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: L. Luberza CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (813) 975-6719 CONTACT EMAIL: lisa.luberza@dot.state.fl.us 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

Generous vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays a year

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition waiver for public college courses

Training opportunities

Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)

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!

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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 individual, federal and/or state programs related to rail. Establishes long-range objectives and specifies strategies and actions to achieve these objectives for the rail program. Coordinates the Department's production project plans, construction schedule and property transactions affecting rail crossing and/or railroad property. Coordinates with Construction Offices and Railroads to acquire railroad insurance from Contractors, railroad preliminary engineering reviews, flagging and Construction Engineering Inspector (CEI); Prepares and executes agreements for construction of highway crossings, grade separations, drainage, wire lines, synchronization of traffic signals and any other work affecting rail lines or railroad properties. Provides input of candidate projects and descriptions for inclusion into the Department's annual Work Program. Provides recommendations on funding needed to support program activity projects. Coordinates program proposals or needs with Supervisor prior to submission to the Work Program Office.

Utilizes the Department of Transportation Financial Management Systems to develop, encumber, execute, and manage Joint Participation Agreements, Supplemental agreements, Railroad reimbursement agreements, contract extensions and change orders and manages and monitors documentation and compliance. Manages individualfederal and/or state programs related to Rail. Reviews and approves vendor invoices on a timely basis to facilitate payment. Maintains, and keeps current, all project files in preparation for project audit.

Provides support to Project Managers on selection or negotiations committees related to Aviation, Freight, Seaports and Transit. Provides support to Project Managers on selection or negotiations committees related to rail. Participates in field surveys relating to the Department’s diagnostic review and evaluates the results to aid in determining critical crossing projects for priority programming. Coordinates and schedules Diagnostic Reviews. Coordinates the review and approval of plans with Federal, State, County and Municipal authorities. Provides input into the district’s list of priorities for funding of Signal Safety projects to Central Office. Initiates request for Transportation Improvement Program/State Transportation Improvement Program (TIP/STIP) project approvals, Environmental Determinations, identifying maps as needed to locate project for approvals. Documents findings of various studies and prepares recommendations for implementation of new rail projects or systems, procedures, or organizational changes. Conducts feasibility studies and systems analysis related to rail transportation systems. Participates in Production meetings, conferences, inter-agency meetings, project reviews, preconstruction meetings, task groups or similar activities as directed. Provides constructive comments and suggestions when appropriate. Attends teleconferences and documents significant facts of discussion.

Prepares scopes of services. Oversees the work of consultant staff. Prepares and compiles data for legislative budget requests and long-range program plans related to rail. Responds to inquiries and presents project information to elected boards related to rail. Coordinates and consults with local government officials regarding the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of rail transportation programs. Coordinates with partners to implement long term planning strategies outlined in the Florida Trade Plan (FTP) including mobility, land use and growth management, safety planning and inspections, and environmental stewardship. Prepares and maintains accurate reports, data, and records of all rail crossings for conformance with various Federal and State guidelines. Reviews abandoned rail lines, management plans and map corridors as warranted. Participates in setting priorities for abandoned railroad right of way.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; Skilled at looking at many indicators of system performance, considering their accuracy; Ability to identify the nature of problems, anticipate risk, and prioritize actions. Ability to perform analyses on return on investment; Knowledge of the transportation planning process and the associated regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent combination of education and experience may include an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school plus 2 years of experience in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering, or logistics. Professional or nonprofessional experience (including internships or coops) 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.

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: TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 Nearest Major Market:Tampa