ASSET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANAGER - 55010480

State of Florida; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental, vision and supplemental ins

State retirement package

10 paid holidays a year

Generous vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver for public college

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation in Chipley, FL, is seeking an Asset Maintenance Program Manager for District Three Headquarters. You will supervise the maintenance staff, coordinate asset maintenance contracts, and ensure compliance with standards across multiple operation centers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with district and central offices, guidance on contract administration, and active participation in statewide AM and emergency planning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering concepts, plans, and contract administration.
• Ability to develop and implement department programs, policies, and procedures.
• Budget administration and oversight for district projects.
• Effective oral and written communication with stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and direct work programs across asset maintenance.
• Manage the District Asset Maintenance (AM) program and coordinate contract staff.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical assistance and coordinate emergency management readiness.
• Prepare, review, and manage AMPERs, evaluations, and contract actions.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Contract administration

Budget management

Oral & written communication

Job description

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Date: Aug 12, 2026

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Requisition No:881594

Agency: Department of Transportation

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

310 / District Maintenance

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1260

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:

Asset Maintenance Program Manager

This position will manage the District Asset Maintenance Program.

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:

FDOT District Three Headquarters

Chipley, FL 32428

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervises the work of employees, which includes communicating, motivating, training, evaluating, planning, and directing work of employees.

Manage the District Asset Maintenance (AM) program. Coordinate and provide direction, support, and training to the asset maintenance contract staff at the Operation Centers and the District Maintenance Office to ensure compliance and conformity of contracting operations within established guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures as it pertains to asset maintenance. Conduct quality assurance field reviews to ensure contractual commitments are being fulfilled and addressed consistently throughout the district and provide technical assistance to other units as necessary. Participate in statewide AM meetings and addresses issues. Advise higher level district and/or Central Office managers on problems or policies related to contract administrative issues. Obtain and keep an active status on Herbicide License in accordance with Department Standards.

Perform independent and complex administrative work for the preparation and coordination of District Emergency Operations. Coordinate and carry out directives to aid in the District’s emergency preparation and recovery activities. Develop and implement DEOC standard operating procedures. Coordinates communications between the DEOC, Central Office Command Center (COCC). Maintain, update and distribute the annual District Emergency Management Plan. Identify and coordinate needs, resources, and responses among the various District Offices, Divisions and Cost Centers. Coordinates planning and debriefing with Area Incident Management Teams to ensure the best management practices are used in managing all roadway incidents within the District. Act as the District representative for scheduled coordination meetings with local entities as it relates to Emergency Management.

Manage public relations and resolution of customer concerns related to assigned projects under contract. Maintain contact with elected officials, general public, and representatives conducting business with the Department. Provide timely and accurate written and verbal responses while promoting courteous, professional, and respectful interactions with all customers. Ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures. Provide engineering support in resolving project related problems. Provide technical assistance and related coordination activities with other entities within project limits.

Participate in the preparation, review, and administration of the Asset Maintenance Contractor

Performance Evaluation Report (AMPER) program. Ensure AMPERs are prepared according to

procedure, accurate, thorough, consistently administered, and completed timely. Coordinate with the Deputy District Maintenance Engineer for approval. Review Asset Maintenance contract evaluations for adherence to approved quality assurance plans. Review, monitor, and coordinate Maintenance Rating Program (MRP) compliance in Asset Maintenance Zones. Administer all contract requirements and ensure compliance with District MRP goals.

Attend project scope, pre-construction, and project progress meetings. Manage and monitor respective projects for satisfactory performance and compliance with Department specifications, policies, and procedures. Coordinate and facilitate the issuance of work documents and work orders for contracts. Review reports of inspection; verify, prepare and process pay estimates and all other required project correspondence. Review and approve invoices. Develop contract modifications. Review and make recommendations for further action with respect to contract claims. Coordinate Federal Highway Association (FHWA) approval and field inspections when necessary. Recommend final acceptance of projects. Perform contractor performance evaluations and in-depth engineering reviews. Prepare and process project close-outs.

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

Knowledge of:

• engineering concepts, principles and terminology
• construction plans, contract specifications and contract administration
• budget administration; and roadway construction and maintenance contracting procedures

Skills in:

• using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments; conflict resolution; reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions
• processing contractor vendor payments through various computer applications

Ability to:

• develop and implement department programs, policies and procedures
• monitor and inspect engineering projects
• evaluate and analyze data
• work with the public, elected officials, representatives, consultants, and department employees to maintain effective working relationships
• effectively communicate orally and in writing
• plan, organize, coordinate and schedule work assignments
• provide direction, support and training to department staff
• supervise

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• A valid Class “E” driver’s license is required. Must obtain certification in Maintenance of Traffic-Advanced Level within one year and maintain it. Must obtain Herbicide License within 12 months and maintain it.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

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
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

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 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 Affneative 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 [phone] 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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.