TSM&O PROGRAM ENGINEER - 55005789

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation is hiring a TSM&O Special Project Engineer in District Three, Chipley, FL. The role involves supervising staff, directing workload, and coordinating with Central Office on TE0 initiatives and ITS standards.

The position requires a PE license, strong leadership, and ability to manage contracts and consultant work while ensuring safety and compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic engineering practices and policies.
• Management principles and practices.
• Human resource policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee TSM&O section and supervise staff.
• Lead special projects and coordinate with internal/external partners.
• Develop and manage contracts and performance targets.
• Ensure training and safety for subordinates.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Management

HR policies

ITS techniques

Data analysis

Supervision

Contract management

Office apps

Job description

Requisition No: 882243

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TSM&O PROGRAM ENGINEER - 55005789

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55005789

Salary: $136,000.09 - $176,000.11

Posting Closing Date: 09/04/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job Posting Description

362 / Traffic Operations

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Brittany Justice

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1210

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

TSM&O Special Project Engineer / District Three / Transportation Operations / Traffic Operations

Supervises employees in the Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O) section, spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work.

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

District Three

1074 HWY 90

Chipley, FL 32428

Annual Salary Range

$136,000.09 - $ 176,000.11

Your Specific Responsibilities

Supervises employees in the Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O) section, spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, lay off, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.

Special project engineer for Central Office working on Traffic Engineering and Operations (TEO) initiatives and participating in committees and conferences with a focus on TSM&O.

Act as a technical advisor on the use of traffic engineering and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) standards, policies and best practices to other departments, local governments, and agencies. Advocate for the appropriate traffic engineering countermeasures during the planning, design and construction phase of highway projects as appropriate. Oversee lead team / group activity, documenting results and related presentations as necessary. Sign and Seal technical reports, specifications, documents, etc. as required. Participate in meetings, on committees, task teams and other groups with internal and external customers to represent TSM&O interests. Maintain professional contact with elected officials, private companies, public, government agencies, and officials doing business with the State. Promote good public relations with the persons contacted while maintaining the policies of the department. Provide accurate and timely responses to the public, contractors, and other Department personnel. Promote the resolution of outstanding technical and contractual issues. Advise the District Traffic Operations Engineer of such issues.

Develop and manage consultant contracts and other types of agreements that support TSM&O functions and/or relate to performance targets. Includes developing documentation for contract funding, request for proposal (RFP) and related documents, participation on technical review committees (TRC), evaluation of contract work products, consultant evaluation and invoice processing approval. Develop and implement TSM&O business and related plans to guide resource allocation and achieve unit performance targets. Includes collaborating with others in plan development, reporting plan results, linking performance targets to Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound, (SMART) objectives in staff expectations, identifying and making resource recommendations. Ensure funding and resources are utilized in the most cost effective and beneficial manner. Ensure the most current program elements, performance measures and functions are being implemented.

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

Knowledge Of

• traffic engineering practices and policies
• management principles and practices
• human resource policies and procedures

Skilled In

• implementing intelligent transportation system techniques
• collecting, analyzing, and interpreting engineering data
• the supervision and instruction of others
• identifying and documenting personnel performance
• effective communication both in written form and orally
• contract management and negotiation
• the use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentations applications, e-mail and internet

Ability To

• lead and manage diverse groups of people performing multiple tasks
• manage workload to produce on time resolutions to problems
• counsel and plan employee career development
• establish and maintain effective working relationships

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes

Other Job-Related Requirements

• 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

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)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

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 Affiliated

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.