FMS/AMS CONTRACT SPECIALIST III - 55007475 Date: Jan 30, 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: 845771 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: FMS/AMS CONTRACT SPECIALIST III - 55007475 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55007475 Salary: $56,333.56 - $72,902.26 Posting Closing Date: 02/14/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 462/Traffic Operations OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Rachel Rodriguez CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: rachel.rodriguez2@dot.state.fl.us ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,549.03 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 + Career advancement opportunities + Tuition waiver for public college courses + Training opportunities + Flexible work schedules + 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: Develops and manages a variety of complex contracts, and other types of agreements that support Traffic Operations. This includes project management responsibilities associated with procuring contracts; issuing task work orders/letters of authorization; reviewing contract deliverables; reviewing and processing invoices; coordinating with Department personnel and other agencies associated with work under the contract; preparing contract correspondence; maintaining project files; and actively participating in project meetings. Develops documentation for contract funding, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and related documents. Participates on contract-related Technical Review Committees (TRCs). Plans, analyzes, coordinates and/or evaluates contract administration tasks providing support to the Traffic Operations office. Analyzes all aspects of contracts, issues, and executes Task Work Orders, obtains amendments and supplements, secures fee proposals; ensures accuracy of the invoices submitted; tracks consultant performance grading for timeliness; ensures adequate and timely funding for all work performed under the contracts; inputs agreements and amendments into Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS). Supports development of the Department’s Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) program at the district, regional and statewide levels. Evaluates and makes recommendations relating to application of new technology to support the Department's FMS/AMS programs. Develops and implements recommendations to management regarding process improvements to enhance the coordination, efficiency and effectiveness of the contracting functions for Traffic Operations contracts. Assists in the management of the Traffic Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems budget. Participates in meetings, on committees, task teams and other groups with internal and external customers to represent traffic operations interests. This includes providing useful commentary and review of work products, as well as developing correspondence and follow-up contact as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of procurement rules pertaining to contract acquisition and contracts administration. Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation standards, manuals, guidelines and practices. Skilled in the use of personal computers and a variety of software. Skilled in communication, including written, verbal and effective listening. Ability to manage workload to produce on-time resolutions to problems. Ability to understand and interpret documentation of payment information, skilled in handling various contract types and contract requirements. Skilled in reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness; skilled in problem-solving techniques. Ability to input and retrieve information from a computer database. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret various types of contract and budgeting data. Ability to work independently, plan, organize and prioritize assignments. Ability to provide contract maintenance and review contracts for validity of requested supplements, amendments, time extensions, change orders and/or renewals and follow through the appropriate action. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of business experience. Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) can substitute for 1 year of experience. 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 $1,248.00 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. 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