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Requisition No: 879644 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FMS/AMS SPECIALIST IV - 55012494

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55012494 

Salary:  $71,413.27 - $92,418.07 

Posting Closing Date: 07/29/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

162 / TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:  Heather Pollard      

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2508

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

HIRING SALARY BIWEEKLY: $3,275.44

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 work. Unless 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 state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s 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:

FMS/AMS Specialist IV / DISTRICT ONE / TRAFFIC OPERATIONS / TSM&O

This position will lead a network architecture team on large cross-functional application projects, evaluate and make recommendations relating to the application of new technology to support the Department’s FMS/AMS programs, develop and programs Freeway Management System (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) projects that facilitate operation of freeway/arterial management systems and incident management, develop and manage professional and contractual services contracts and other types of agreements  that support Traffic Operations functions, perform engineering review and analysis, supports development of the Department's Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) program at the district, regional and statewide levels and provide review comments on plan submittals generated by the department and other entities. 

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 agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

801 N Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830 or

10041 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33913 or

14000 SR 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212

Annual Salary Range:

$71,413.27 - $92,418.07 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Lead a network architecture team on large cross-functional application projects. Ensures that robust and scalable solutions are implemented using a variety of internal and external data sources. Provide system architectural guidance and oversight to quality assurance on all new code from inception through integration, staging, and production environments. Provide hands-on system security, including managing secure access to peers and outside partners, coach, guide, and mentor others in accomplishing network architecture, design, implementation, and operational goals.

Evaluates and makes recommendations relating to the application of new technology to support the Department’s FMS/AMS programs.

Develops and programs Freeway Management System (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) projects that facilitate operation of freeway/arterial management systems and incident management.  Develops project Requests for Proposals (RFPs), technical specifications and concept plans.  Identifies and programs project-related Operations and Maintenance (O/M) resources.

Develops and manages professional and contractual services contracts and other types of agreements  that support Traffic Operations functions (Including, but not limited to, Road Ranger Incident Management (TIM) teams. Includes developing documentation for contract funding, RFP’s and related documents; participates in technical review committees (TRC); evaluates contract work products; evaluates consultants; and processes / approves invoices.

Performs engineering review and analysis. Develops traffic engineering reports and associated documents for freeway and/or arterial management, including signal operating plan development. Develops Freeway Management System (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) network maintenance and operations performance reports.  Interprets data and analyzes results using statistical techniques.  Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns in complex data sets.

Supports development of the Department's Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) program at the district, regional and statewide levels.  Includes participating on task teams and providing input on business/strategic plans.  Provides support during project implementation phases.  Includes attendance at project meetings; interaction with project CEI (Construction Engineering and Inspection) personnel, contractors, vendors and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); and participation in project acceptance testing.  Develops TSM&O trend analysis and reporting capabilities.  Ensures that robust and scalable solutions are implemented using a variety of internal and external data sources.

Provides review comments on plan submittals generated by the department and other entities. This includes developing technical comments directed to the design project manager or design engineer of record based on traffic operations fundamentals, Department design standards and engineering judgement. Includes accepting / rejecting the responses to those comments.

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

Knowledge of:

• Traffic engineering concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques
• The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Florida Department of Transportation standards, manuals, guidelines and practices
• Traffic data collection techniques
• Statistical techniques

Skills in:

• Problem Solving
• The use of personal computers and a variety of engineering software
• Communication, including written, verbal and effective listening

Ability to:

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, design standards, and manuals
• Apply engineering concepts, practices and functions
• Input and retrieve information from a computer database
• Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data
• Work independently and make decisions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Conduct complex system analysis and translate user requirements into business solutions
• Lead technical teams in delivering web technology architecture, design, and implementation

Other Job-Related Requirements:

Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related State Comptroller’s rules, and Department of Transportation’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. This position requires a Level II Background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERs) requirements and section 282.709, Florida Statutes. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations withing a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and four years of engineering, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), traffic signal experience,  or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; or An associate of arts or science degree in engineering technology or similar relevant area of study and two years of engineering, ITS, traffic signal, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; or A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, computer science, engineering  technology or similar relevant area of study and one year of engineering, ITS, traffic signal, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; or Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and has an Engineer in Trainee (EIT) certification in either Florida or another State; or An active International Municipal and Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signals, Traffic Signal Inspector, or Fiber Optics in ITS certification; or An active Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.

SPECIAL 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 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 at (850) 414-5300 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.