COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY SPECIALIST - 55007245 Date: Jan 29, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 845656 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY SPECIALIST - 55007245 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55007245 Salary: $64,076.59 - $82,922.65 Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 463 / District Safety Program OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Laury Dominique CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: laury.dominique@dot.state.fl.us ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $69,708.34 Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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 + Training opportunities + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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! For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Coordinate and implement Engineering and Non-Engineering Safety activities of the Community Traffic Safety Program (CTST). Liaison between Community Traffic Safety Teams (CTST) and the Florida Department of Transportation. Coordinate networking functions between local teams within the District. Assist Teams with Community functions that relate to traffic and safety improvements. Conduct and/or attend local and statewide meetings to identify methods to improve the Community Traffic Safety Program. Conduct periodic evaluations of the Community Traffic Safety Teams.. Develop new Community Traffic Safety teams in the district by recruiting local government, law enforcement, public and private sector support for the program. Promote the Community Traffic Safety Program using the Highway Safety Grant Program. Conduct or attend local meetings with the Community Traffic Safety Teams in the District. Works with local law enforcement to target special enforcement at spot and corridor locations. Maintain a log documenting dates enforcement wasconducted. Develop, promote, and support safety campaigns to address critical areas at the district level and campaigns from statewide safety initiatives. Produce evaluation reports for each campaign. Apply, administer, and coordinate with the state the Community Highway Safety Grant Program (402 Grant), which involves submitting application, producing the budget, approving payment of funds allowed by the grant and producing quarterly reports detailing actions taken and associated costs. Approve purchase/requisition of educational/promotional items using funding from the grant and distribute promotional materials. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledgeable of and skilled at team building with successful experience in developing and nurturing collaborative relationships internally within the Department and externally. Knowledgeable of and skilled at identifying and resolving problems with attention for detail. Skilled at promoting and maintaining safety-oriented culture within our organization. Skilled at setting priorities within a limited budget. Skilled at applying and managing federally grant programs such as 402 federal grant. Knowledgeable of contract and grant management principles and practices. Ability to manage marketing and outreach projects and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). Skilled at organizing meetings and resources to support and develop educational and enforcement events or safety initiatives. Ability to speak and present to large audiences. Ability to prepare talking points for media interviews and participate in media interviews. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and written communication. Ability to use a personal computer and use software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point). Skilled at networking with local agencies and creating relationships in the community to improve traffic safety. Knowledge of the Florida Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Skilled at interpreting and disseminating traffic engineering related data. OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: While on duty status, the incumbent of this position may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a similar field and one year of professional experience in communications, public relations, community involvement, customer service, preparation of media communication, collateral materials, special event planning, preparation of sketches and talking points, development of educational campaigns, and social media management. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications or public relations can substitute for one year of required experience. Professional or non- professional experience (internships or co-ops) can substitute on a year for year basis for the required college education. AS A CANDIDATE, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION (I.E. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS, ETC.) TO VERIFY MEETING THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary. 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 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale Nearest Secondary Market:Miami