DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION - 55000597 Date: Mar 7, 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: 847661 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION - 55000597 Pay Plan: SMS Position Number: 55000597 Salary: $147,852.90 - $173,944.94 Posting Closing Date: 03/15/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Director of Administration 911 / Office of Administration OPEN COMPETITIVE Senior Management Service CONTACT PERSON: Dianne Alborn CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4579 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Dianne.Alborn@dot.state.fl.us ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $5,686.65 - $6,690.19 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. 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 one FDOT 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 Department of Transportation seeks a demonstrated leader with experience and potential in the following leadership core competencies: LEADING PEOPLE – Candidate must possess the abilities to develop and implement strategies to maximize and foster employee performance, excellence, and high ethical standards in meeting the Department’s vision, mission, and goals. LEADING CHANGE – Candidate must possess the abilities to foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking, maintains focus and persistence even under adversity, and balances change with stability and continuity while striving to improve services. COMMUNICATIONS & BUILDING COALITIONS – Candidate must possess the abilities to explain and advocate for facts and ideas in a persuasive manner while communicating and negotiating with individuals and groups. BUSINESS JUDGMENT – Candidate must demonstrate competencies in applying management principles and exercising sound decision making in finance, human resources, technology, procurement, and support operations to ensure effective and efficient operations. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES : Develops vision and strategies for areas of responsibility and leads team in delivering a diverse portfolio of services to achieve short- and long-term goals for the offices and the department. Navigates the department’s financial practices and systems to ensure accountable and purposeful use of resources. Builds relationships and trust with other offices, units, and customers. Establishes, implements and monitors goals, policies, and procedures for all aspects of work areas assigned to the Director of Administration. Reviews specific objectives to ensure the effective and timely execution of the work of applicable subordinate offices. Establishes accountability standards and ensures subordinate offices accomplish assigned responsibilities. Provides for sustained maintenance and improvement in operating efficiencies across the division. Makes executive recommendations and decisions related to office personnel needs, staffing levels, and reviews division personnel actions. Leads staff and oversees functional areas and ensures high quality services are provided to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The assigned functions and offices include: + The Equal Opportunity Office - responsible for administering the agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), EEO Contract Compliance, On-the-Job Training, and Title VI Programs. + The Support Services Office - oversees management of the Property Office Leasing, Energy Conservation, Surplus Property, and Fixed Capital Outlay Programs, the Central Office Reprographics and Maps and Publications Sales Units, and maintenance, custodial, landscaping and security services for multiple facilities. + The Human Resources Office - responsible for directing the agency’s recruitment and selection, classification and pay, employee benefits, attendance and leave, employee relations, grievances, Workers’ Compensation, performance appraisals, retirement, and unemployment compensation functions. + The Procurement Office - responsible for the acquisition of the professional services, commodities and contractual services contracts and program support required by the Department to accomplish its mission. + The Organizational Development Office – develops and manages the agency’s Computer Based Training, Instructional Design Training, and Leadership Development Programs and also maintains the agency’s training and organizational development and policies and procedures repository. Assists in carrying out other assigned enterprise administrative functions. Provides vision, expert advice, and administrative support information and assistance to other Divisions, Districts, and Staff. Sets proper program objectives to accomplish duties efficiently and economically with the greatest value to the department and benefit to customers. Crafts policies and procedures, ensures that Departmental policies and directives applicable to the Director of Administration are disseminated and carried out during daily operations. Develops and reviews the Office of Administration standard operating procedures, legislative budget requests, cost center operating allocations, and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Acts as liaison with the public and with other governmental agencies relating to internal and external administrative activities and responsibilities involving the Department. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must demonstrate the above-referenced leadership core competencies. 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 + Generous vacation and sick leave + 10 paid holidays a year + Tuition waiver for public college courses + Training opportunities + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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. 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. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee