EducationTraining Specialist II East Campus

Education/Training Spec II

Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Program Coordinator & Instructor supports the mission of the UFTI-T2 Center by both coordinating workforce development programs and serving as a certified instructor for FDOT- and FHWA-approved training courses. This position has statewide impact through the delivery of Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (P/EVO) courses Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Training (Basic Intermediate Advanced and Refreshers) and other civil and transportation engineering courses identified in partnership with FDOT.

This role requires strict adherence to the FDOT Training Qualification Manual (TQM) compliance with the Training Qualification Program (TQP) and alignment with state and federal regulations. The individual in this position ensures that training provided by the T2 Center maintains FDOT-approved curriculum standards instructor certification requirements and sponsor reporting obligations.

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Serve as FDOT-approved instructor for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (P/EVO) training and MOT (Basic Intermediate Advanced and Refresher) courses.
• Deliver high-quality instruction to state local and industry personnel in compliance with FDOT-approved curricula.
• Administer FDOT-approved examinations ensure testing integrity and submit results to FDOT as required.
• Revise update and adapt course materials to remain consistent with FDOT specifications standards and regulatory changes.
• Provide technical expertise in civil/transportation engineering and apply professional experience to enhance instruction.

Program Coordination & Compliance

• Develop schedule and coordinate training programs statewide in alignment with FDOTs Training Qualification Program requirements.
• Ensure that all courses meet FDOTs curriculum testing and instructor certification standards.
• Manage program budgets invoices and financial tracking in compliance with UF and FDOT contracts.
• Maintain accurate participant records course attendance and certification data as required by FDOT.
• Prepare and submit reports to FDOT and FHWA documenting training activity performance measures and compliance with TQM requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between UF FDOT FHWA local governments and private industry on training needs and requirements.
• Represent the T2 Center in statewide meetings technical working groups and professional associations.
• Support outreach and marketing of training opportunities in alignment with FDOT program guidelines.

Program Improvement & Reporting

• Collect analyze and summarize course evaluations and outcome measures.
• Recommend program improvements based on FDOT guidance participant feedback and industry needs.
• Assist with the development of new training initiatives to address emerging transportation safety and engineering challenges.

$65000-$68000; commensurate with education and experience

Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering construction management transportation or a related discipline.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in transportation engineering roadway construction or traffic operations.
• Certified by FDOT as an instructor for:
• Maintenance of Traffic (Intermediate and Advanced including Refreshers) and/or
• Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (P/EVO).
• Knowledge of FDOT specifications standards and policies governing traffic operations and work zone safety.
• Strong presentation facilitation and adult learning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet sponsor reporting requirements.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
• Experience developing and delivering FDOT- or FHWA-approved training programs.
• Familiarity with the FDOT Training Qualification Manual and compliance requirements.
• Experience with grant-funded program management financial tracking and sponsor reporting.
• Strong statewide network of transportation and construction professionals.

In order to be considered for this position you must upload a cover letter and resume with application.

This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is re-posted current applicants need not reapply.