Rail Administration Specialist IV
Job Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition No:881527
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: RAIL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST IV -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $70481.54 - $91211.41
Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
429 / MODAL DEVELOPMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Natasha Williams
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $81975.92 (includes Competitive Area Differential)
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 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 Mission
The 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 states economic competitiveness prioritizes Floridas environment and natural resources and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the states communities.
Our Vision
As 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:
Rail Administration Specialist IV District Four / Transportation Development / Modal Development / Plans & Programs
This position will coordinate the work schedules for railroad construction and assess the performance of programs related to rail.
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 agencys learning management system you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District Four Transportation Development
3400 West Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Annual Salary Range:
$70481.54 - $91211.41
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1976.00 will be added to the annual salary.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
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. Develop and maintain 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.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and processes involved in organizational planning coordination and execution.
- Economic and accounting principles and practices the financial markets banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Skills in:
- Reading understanding and analyzing design plans specifications design standards and manuals.
Ability to:
- Develop and implement transportation programs.
- Oversee consultant staff.
- Initiate work assignments and projects and coordinate in a team environment.
- Effectively communicate complex technical information.
Minimum Qualifications:
Six years of experience in the field of transportation planning public administration engineering or logistics. A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above-mentioned fields can substitute for four years of the required experience. A masters degree in one of the above-mentioned fields from an accredited college or university can substitute for six years of the required experience.
The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees visit: 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 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 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 Transportations 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 Transportations Human Resources Office at 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 (1-). 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 Statutescandidates 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 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.
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