Requisition No: 869515
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SENIOR SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST - 55005518
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55005518
Salary: $57,676.60 - $74,640.31
Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
621 / Safety Office
ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Francisco Jaconetta
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5275
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: francisco.jaconetta@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,218.33 - $2,870.78/bi-weekly range /
$57,676.60 - $74,640.31/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:
SENIOR SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST
District Six/District Safety
This position Inspect Department buildings, grounds, equipment, and field operations to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, codes, statues, rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding industrial safety and health. It will also provide on-the-job-training and coordinates the training of employees on safety-related activities.
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:
South Dade Maintenance Yard
14655 SW 122 Avenue
Miami, FL 33186
Annual Salary Range:
$57,676.60 - $74,640.31
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Inspects Department buildings, grounds, equipment, and field operations for all assigned areas to identify unsafe acts and conditions to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, codes, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding industrial safety and health programs. Issues orders to shut down activities when judgment indicates that imminent danger to life and/or property exists. Reports findings of these inspections and recommends the appropriate corrective action to the responsible Cost Center Manager. Ensures that the noted deficiencies are corrected.
Investigates crashes and personal injuries involving Department personnel and equipment by
inspecting the crash site and other contributing factors. Reports the cause of these harmful events and identifies the corrective action that may prevent recurrence. Reviews, edits and/or returns for correction injury and/or accident reports that are prepared within assigned area. Develops and promulgate crash and injury trend analyses with recommendations for improvement.
Provides on-the-job training and coordinates the training of employees on safety-related activities within assigned areas. Prepares, maintains, and submits training reports. Assists in the development of Individual Training Plans to ensure that each employee in assigned area is properly trained to comply with the various industrial safety and health programs.
Coordinates the Hazardous Materials Program to ensure that those employees involved are trained in the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with the relevant laws, codes, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Inspects hazardous materials storage areas to ensure that fire protection is adequate. Ensures that employees in assigned area are properly trained in the selection and use of personal protective equipment and supervisors have trained their subordinates in the use of Safety Data Sheets. Coordinates in coordination with the District Emergency Operations Center (EOC), hazardous material spill response, including: containment of spilled hazardous material; notification of authorities; evacuation of nonessential personnel; and, the clean up and disposal of the contaminated
material.
Performs District specific duties which includes the following: Coordinate with local work units to assess employee exposure to noise and chemicals and to schedule annual assessments and deliver training. Training includes safety orientation and other occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) training. Responsible for providing orientation/safety indoctrination to all new employees related to their specific jobs, and including employees who have been reassigned and/or promoted; to ensure all employees understand the safety policy and procedures of the department. Coordinate, schedule, and conduct quarterly vehicle
safety inspections, as well as summarizes inspection data. Coordinate with state agencies and regulatory agencies as necessary. Compiles and maintains all required documents, records, files, plans, certificates, registrations, and memorandums, etc. Pertaining to maintenance environmental issues in an electronic database or hard copy format. Maintain records to determine the effectiveness of safety programs and make recommendations for improvement of hazardous conditions. This position will retain data electronically using the industrial safety information management systems (ISIMS).
Maintain safety, health and environmental proficiency by attending professional environmental and occupational safety program seminars, maintain required certifications and accreditation, department related trainings, and any specialized instructor training. Participate in supervisor’s section, district maintenance and district meetings as requested and/or scheduled. These may involve performance, scheduling, information requests and department program updates or results. Develop or participate in developing initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in support of the district six-tier 4 business plan. Utilize business plans as an integral part of daily work activities.
Maintain required certifications and accreditation related to safety, health and environmental proficiency by attending professional environmental and occupational safety program seminars. Attend all required departmental safety related training and any specialized instructor training.
Coordinates the use of the various types of safety testing equipment, including maintenance and tracking of use.
Inspects field crews for compliance with proper set-up of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) activities during maintenance projects.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of industrial, construction, safety and building codes; methods and techniques in conducting training related to safety awareness and safe work practices; basic safety principles and practices; environmental, safety and health regulations and requirements; records retention system(s); federal and state traffic control standards for practical use on job sites.
Skills in: recognizing personal protective equipment requirements; problem solving
techniques; the use of personal computers, including Microsoft office suite and mainframe operations; independent planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments; compiling and analyzing statistical data; written and verbal communication.
Ability to: understand and apply departmental policies and procedures in relation to safety matters; communicate training materials to technical and nontechnical staff; handle multiple tasks; assist with crash and injury investigations; prepare and conduct oral presentations and train others; work outdoors (standing, walking, and bending) in variety of weather conditions on various terrains and at various heights for extended periods of time and climb up and down ladders; conduct facility and vehicle inspections; remain calm and effective under pressure; be pro active and work independently; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed. A Valid Class “E” driver’s license is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of professional experience in a safety program. Higher education can substitute on year per year basis for the required experience
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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 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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
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