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PASSENGER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST III - 55010910

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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.

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 state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.

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.

Passenger Operations Specialist III

The Passenger Operations Specialist III is also known as a Transit Project Coordinator. This position is part of the District One transit team which is made up of 3 Transit Project Coordinators and 1 transit support persons. As a team, we manage, coordinate, and partner with Urban and Rural Transit agencies, as well as multiple non-profit or specialty agencies who serve specific clients.

The selected applicant would be a Transit Projects Coordinator working in the Bartow Office. If selected, the main project responsibilities would be to represent the Florida Department of Transportation (Department) for various transit agency safety and compliance inspections, review grant applications, manage state and federal funding, sit on various advisory boards, and provide technical assistance and guidance to our partners. Transit Projects Coordinators must also pay invoices and be able to withstand a financial audit. The transit team is involved in other interesting projects and studies, coordination with regional Planning Organizations, agency vehicle inventories, presentations for grant workshops, and other audits.

Candidates will acquire most knowledge from on-the-job training. However, the following skill sets are desired for this position: organizational skills, attention to detail, multi-tasking abilities, works well with others, self-motivated, strong communication skills, the ability to understand and interpret Federal and State regulations, and a comfort with managing contracts and ongoing projects.

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.

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

801 N BROADWAY AVE BARTOW, FL 33830

$55,804.05 - $72,217.00

Coordinates and manages Department-administered State and Federal transit and transit planning programs and projects in assigned Counties in District One. Assists local governments, agencies, and other partners to determine local, regional and multimodal solutions, and in developing and monitoring complex projects. Fulfills transit management responsibilities, including assisting local customers such as grantees, with implementing public transit programs and/or projects in rural and urbanized areas through, for example, the State Transit Service Development, Transit Corridor, Transit Block Grant, Commuter Assistance and Ride Share, Park-and-Ride Lot, and other State formula and/or discretionary allocation grant programs. Serves as a District coordinator for one or more Department-administered Federal Transit Administration Programs; may manage consultant task work orders. Coordinates with the Department's vehicle procurement program contractor as it relates to District One grantees' equipment procurement actions.

Develops and prepares transit elements of the Department's Tentative Work Program while ensuring the accuracy of both state and federal program data and balances funding levels. Implements, monitors, and manages the transit elements of the Department's Adopted Work Program. Supports local agencies to maintain program and project balances to maximize the use of state and federal funds. Develops and processes Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreements (JPA) according to the Department's procedures, production schedule and fiscal year production targets. Reviews and processes project invoices and support documentation for payment to ensure eligibility of costs and to comply with contractual provisions. Reviews and approves change request orders and third-party contracts to ensure consistency of proposed work with project scope(s) of services. Conducts site review and prepares correspondence to ensure compliance with Agreement requirements and Departments procedures. Ensures Department compliance and success with financial and program management audits.

Relies on and follows that State Management Plan to achieve District One's compliance with its categorical requirements; provides leadership for District One's compliance. Coordinates with the Department's Central Office/Public Transit Office to implement an electronic Department transit business management system (ie: TransCIP).

Conducts annual grant workshops for federally funded transit programs. Review and select eligible grantees from the annual submission of grant applications for the Department administered Federal programs. Prepare the Program of Projects (POP) for each Federal transit program, as assigned.

Assists local customers to create, operate and coordinate transit projects with the State's Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged and its Transportation Disadvantaged Program pursuant to Chapter 427, Florida Statutes (F.S.). Represents the Department on assigned Local Coordinating Boards for the Transportation Disadvantaged pursuant to Florida Administrative Code in association with Chapter 427, F.S. Achieves Department success with its modal responsibilities in the Rural Areas of Opportunity (RAO formerly Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern [RACEC]) region, particularly through District One's Heartland Rural Mobility Plan.

Coordinates with District One Planning Office and its Intergovernmental Liaison staff with the multimodal metropolitan transportation planning process, including supporting Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) Technical Advisory Committees. Attending Metropolitan Planning Organization meetings, as directed. Supports Department processing of Federal Highway Administration ("flex") funds for transit purposes, in support of and in collaboration with internal (e.g. other Department offices' staffs) and external customers (e.g. Metropolitan Planning Organizations and transit agencies).

Serves as key support staff to other State and Federal program managers or coordinates. Participates and reviews transportation studies and activities. Represents the Department on various committees for Complete Streets, Transit Development Plans, Transit Oriented Development Design, corridor studies, master plans, and other studies or efforts that integrate or elevate transit as a viable mode. Supports Departments efforts to implement the Florida Transportation Plan. Contributes to State goals by assisting the public with transportation needs. Contributes to the quarterly Title IV, "Civil Rights Act of 1964", Progress Report. Prepares reports, materials, and correspondence. Plans, organizes, and conducts meetings and technical assistance workshops; and makes presentations.

Ability to effectively use a computer and various computer applications.

Ability to manage multiple task simultaneously.

Ability to comminate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to effectively plan, organize, and work independently.

Ability to work as an effective member of a team or group towards common goals or objectives.

Ability to maintain good working relationships with peers, management and customers.

Ability to understand, interpret and locally apply procedures, processes and regulations.

Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

Four (4) years of professional or non-professional experience (including internships or co-ops) in the field of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering or logistics to which the position is assigned; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent combination of education and experience may include an associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, plus two years' experience in the related fields as described above.

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

A variety of training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

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.

The Florida Department of Transportation values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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

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