Requisition No: 881365
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: TMC MANAGER - 55003803
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55003803
Salary: $84,631.31 - $109,522.88
Posting Closing Date: 08/17/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
162 / Traffic Operations
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Heather Pollard
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2508
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Heather.Pollard@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $4,116.55 bi-weekly
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:
TMC Manager / Traffic Operations / TSM&O / Freeways
This position will spend the majority of their time supervising, communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. Meet regularly with employees to assign work, establish work objectives and timelines to ensure working objectives are met. Supervise and coordinates all Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) efforts to report and resolve traffic incidents, consistent with State and District policies and procedures. Supports development of the Department's Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) program at the district, regional and statewide levels. Develop and programs Freeway Management System (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) projects that facilitate operation of freeway/arterial management systems and incident management. Perform engineering review and analysis, develop engineering reports and associated documents.
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:
10041 Daniels Parkway, Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or
14000 FL 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
Annual Salary:
$107,030.30
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Spends the majority of their time supervising, communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. Directs and supervises staff and provide technical guidance for the District’s Traffic Management Centers.
Meets regularly with employees to assign work, establish work objectives and timelines to ensure working objectives are met. Evaluates employee’s performance, during established time frames, throughout the year and at formal review periods. Motivates and trains and/or ensures required training is available for staff. Communicates regularly with direct reports, both individually and in staff meetings. Ensures that all the paperwork required for processing pay documents and personnel matters, including performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, filing vacant positions and separations, are completed accurately and processed in a timely manner.
Supervises and coordinates all Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) efforts to report and resolve traffic incidents, consistent with State and District policies and procedures, including but not limited to the 511 Traveler Information System, and the approved Standard Operating Plan and Standard Operating Guidelines for the Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) and Satellite Traffic Management Center (STMC) to ensure proper oversight of the Operations contractor and proper coordination between the two traffic management centers. Oversees the District Traffic Incident Management Program including Road Rangers, Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) contracts and TIM team coordination to ensure proper coordination of incidents and operations of the state highway system.
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 on a program level.
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 design and construction related resources.
Perform engineering review and analysis, develop engineering reports and associated documents (work orders, systems engineering documents, concept of operation plans, benefit/cost analysis, etc.) This includes field assessments, applying engineering principles and judgment to identify operational and safety deficiencies and appropriate remedial action. Coordinate with Department staff, affected external agencies and customers as required. Ensure coordination of resources necessary to implement remedial action.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skills in:
Ability to:
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. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT). 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.
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 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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.
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