DISTRICT FREIGHT COORDINATOR - 55000104

District Freight Coordinator - 55000104

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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.

District Freight Coordinator

This position will serve as the primary district coordinator and expert for all multimodal freight and seaport mobility initiatives. It ensures strategic coordination and investment across highways, rail, air, and marine systems to facilitate economic development and optimize the movement of goods throughout Florida.

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

Annual Salary Range : $70,827.96 - $89,000.00

Your Specific Responsibilities :

Serves as the primary contact for their respective district in coordinating on matters of freight and act as a resource for freight issues with other governmental organizations and the private sector. Assists in facilitating public-private, state-local and state-federal freight transportation investment decisions. Communicates, informs and seeks input from freight customers / partners (shippers, carriers, and other related state and federal government agencies) using methods such as targeted e-mail lists, surveys, interviews, focus groups and forums.

Serves as the freight point-person for their designated District(s) for freight interests in the region / state, interact at the national level with other federal freight coordinators / officials, initiating dialogue as needed, as well as coordinating with economic development agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders to insure a united front in freight and multimodal transportation improvements within their district / region.

Assists in collaborating on a statewide multimodal freight mobility program, including highways, air, marine, spaceports and rail, and involving multiple public agencies and private businesses, to ensure these programs are in alignment with strategic objectives and work program. Assists in collaborating with the Transit, Aviation, Rail, Seaport, Spaceport and SIS (Strategic Intermodal Systems) coordinators / managers.

Develops and implements efforts to improve freight mobility, freight infrastructure, and related operations throughout Florida and regions as part of one integrated, multimodal system regardless of funding or ownership (i.e., public, private, or mixed public-private) within the state.

Serves as the Departments Liaison with Seaport Directors and Port executive staff. Coordinates with elected officials and high-level staff regarding work program development and project issues. Formulates, develops and monitors the Seaport five-year work program by determining local needs and priorities, including reviewing grant applications and monitoring SeaCIP for accurate planning and project information. Assists with program preparation and balancing funding levels. Formulates, processes and monitors Joint Participation Agreements (JPA's) as defined by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) procedures. Responsible for reviewing and approving change orders and third-party contracts ensuring consistency of proposed work with project scopes. Reviews and processes complex project invoices, final project payments and supporting documentation for payment ensuring eligibility of costs and meeting terms of contract while resolving all discrepancies. Conducts periodic site reviews to ensure compliance with JPA requirements. Represents the District

Works to ensure that all state transportation agencies and divisions integrate freight mobility considerations into their day-to-day business practices and seek opportunities to promote synergies with other statewide policy initiatives (i.e., city councils, counties Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) / Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and local chambers of commerce). Schedules updates (group visits / conference calls) with central office freight and modal staff, to schedule project coordination, discuss working initiatives, modal updates to implement the State's freight agenda.

Oversees program management, analysis, communication / coordination, strategic planning, budget / finance, and training. Establishes relationships and serve as an active resource and advocate for freight issues in coordination with other governmental organizations and the private sector.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of economic development impacts of transportation infrastructure investment.
• Knowledge of land use plans, demographic distributions, and urban area projects.
• Knowledge of transportation, logistics, and supply chain.
• Knowledge of the transportation planning process and the associated regulations.

Skills in :

Ability to :

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

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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.

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 supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies.