TOLLS SPECIAL PROJECT MANAGER

Requisition No: 797660

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TOLLS SPECIAL PROJECT MANAGER- 55014755

Position Number: 55014755

Salary: 92,361.92 - 119,527.19

Posting Closing Date: 03/30/2023

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

981 / OFFICE OF TOLL OPERATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Kathleen Kiefer

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 561-488-5426

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kathleen.Kiefer@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $ 3,552.38/bi-weekly - $4,597.20 / bi-weekly.

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: Manages and oversees the implementation of special projects for the Division of Toll Operations. Develops related procurement documents, cost estimates, technical requirements, functional requirements, system requirements, business rules, performance requirements, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and Service Level Agreements (SLA). Coordinates with other business units and stakeholders to ensure all protocols, procedures and requirements are followed consistently.

Oversees contractor’s work product to ensure compliance with the contract. Escalates to the Deputy Director all non-compliance situations and assists with implementing the necessary process to achieve the necessary corrections and adherence to contractual requirements, deliverables, and overall performance. Tracks and resolves issues that arise during project implementation including those related to; schedule; functionality; technical performance; and requirements. Coordinates with the Toll Operations team, vendors and/or third-party service providers, and tolling and non-tolling partners, as needed.

Assists the Deputy Director with the implementation of a centralized procurement process for Toll Operations. Reviews current processes and proposes streamlined workflows to standardize procurement for Toll Operations. Performs review of all contracts in the system and identifies key activities (upcoming expirations, renewals, pending modifications, etc.). Maintains an overall annual schedule for procurement efforts related to priority projects.

Responsible for adherence to the overall procurement process for assigned projects including but not limited to the scope development, project schedules, contract modifications, change work orders notifications of non-compliance. Prepares monthly status reports, including project/contract schedule, status, risks, and accomplishments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of contracting and project development processes. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability and experience in developing procurement documents including scope of work, requirements, cost estimates, pricing sheets, and vendor selection criteria. Ability to track and resolve issues that arise during project implementation. Ability to negotiate, forecast, resolve issues and disputes, prioritize tasks, and manage time. Ability to communicate with multiple disciplines including Accounting and Finance, Procurement, and General Counsel. Ability to lead agency meetings, and public workshops and meetings.

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.