CENTRAL OFFICE TRAINING COORDINATOR - 55000866

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

State retirement package

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Central Office Training Coordinator to deliver training, design programs, and collaborate with teams to advance employee development.

The role focuses on adult learning principles, engagement, and instructional design. It offers responsibilities across Central Office trainings and statewide coordination with the Organizational Development Office.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional or nonprofessional experience in instruction, instructional design, public speaking, program research, and planning, or organizational or staff development.
• Bachelor's degree can substitute for four years of required experience.
• Travel up to 50% may be required.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design.
• Experience with learning management systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training sessions and design engaging training programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to review content.
• Use data to drive program improvements and develop new learning opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage the Central Office training calendar and statewide meetings.
• Prepare and deliver various FDOT training sessions.
• Maintain and update LMS with training info and advertisements.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Instructional design

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Training needs assessment

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

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CENTRAL OFFICE TRAINING COORDINATOR - 55000866

Date: Aug 13, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .

Requisition No:880937

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CENTRAL OFFICE TRAINING COORDINATOR - 55000866

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

936 / Organizational Development Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4427

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,115.38 - $2,307.69 /biweekly range, $55,000 - $60,000 /annual range

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:

Join our Organizational Development Office and help deliver meaningful learning experiences that empower employees to grow and succeed. In this dynamic role as Central Office Training Coordinator, you’ll deliver training sessions, assist in the design of engaging training programs, and collaborate with teams to deliver impactful development initiatives for adult learners

What You Will Do:

• Deliver engaging, high- impact training that both grow and employee skills and spark real workplace success.
• Bring adult learning principles to life through clear, dynamic, learner- focused instruction.
• Use a variety of training tools, including guides, job aids, presentations, and multimedia, to create a dynamic learning experience.
• Work with subject matter experts to review and enhance training content.
• Use data and research to drive program improvements and spark new learning opportunities.
• Contribute to designing, developing, and improving learning programs and resources.

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:

Florida Department of Transportation

Office of Administration

Annual Salary Range:

$55,000 - $60,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serve as a Central Office Training Coordinator, while building collaborative relationships on all levels. Manage the Central Office training calendar planning, scheduling, and delivery, to include coordinating statewide training meetings. Use guidance from leadership in determining training content to ensure relevancy. Prepare for and deliver various Florida Department of Transportation training sessions. Disseminate accurate and timely information relating to upcoming training opportunities.

Maintain and provide the Florida Department of Transportation’s Organizational Development programs, as examples of which include Mentorship and New Employment Orientation. Follow quality standards and processes to implement, evaluate, and improve programs. Collaborate with all districts and Turnpike staff to ensure consistency in programs like Mentorship and New Employee Orientation. Monitor and assess program curricula to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and useful for target audiences. Identify and collaborate with stakeholders in delivering recommendations for program improvements.

Support the development of annual long-term and monthly short-term training plans for Central Office (CO) and the State Materials Office (SMO). Input training sessions and supporting information into the Department's Learning Management System (LMS). Update training advertisements, registration and completion information in the LMS. Use survey tools to evaluate CO training experiences. Support CO provider offices to ensure delivery of planned training. Maintain current listing of all Training Staff and Unit Training Coordinators.

Provide support to the Supervisor of CO Programs with all training management tasks. Coordinate training resources. Ensure adjunct and out-sourced training teams receive necessary support from the Organizational Development Office, as needed. Establish room reservations, supplies, and necessary support to ensure effective training sessions.

Assist the Supervisor of CO Programs with coordinating reviews and implementation of policy and procedures, manuals, operational guidelines, and programs .

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of industry concepts and practices relating to adult learning theories and instructional design.
• Knowledge of theories and practices of effective supervision, management, and leadership.
• Knowledge of quality management, assessment, and analytical process and practices.
• Knowledge of learning management systems and applications.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.

Skills in:

• Skill in managing self and taking pride in providing exceptional customer service by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality, accountability, and integrity.
• Skill in working in a dynamic environment that requires critical thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Skill in effective communication; both verbal and written and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop improvement solutions. Skill in maintaining accurate records.
• Skill in using Microsoft 365 applications; including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams etc.
• Skill in producing and organizing supporting materials.
• Skill in event and program planning and coordination.
• Skill in providing presentations, consultations services, and training programs.
• Skill in developing auditing activities; including but not limited to surveys, investigations, quality assurance reviews.
• Skill in troubleshooting hardware and communication problems within local area networks.

Ability to:

• Ability to translate technical information into presentation mediums for ease of comprehension.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to changing environments and work processes. Ability to prioritize and complete complex work assignments.
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Ability to conduct training in an in-person and virtual setting.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Travel up to 50% may be required

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of professional or nonprofessional experience in instruction, instructional design, public speaking, program research, and planning, or organizational or staff development. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for four years of the required experience.

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 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 Affinitive 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.

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.

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.