DEPUTY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR - 55009944
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 862729
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DEPUTY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR - 55009944
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55009944
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
961 / State Safety Office
PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Chris Craig
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4009
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: chris.craig@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,269.23 - $3,461.54 biweekly / $85,000 - $90,000 annual
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 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:
Deputy Traffic Safety Administrator – State Safety Office
This Deputy Traffic Safety Administrator position is responsible for supporting the Highway Traffic Safety Grant Section of the FDOT State Safety Office with grants management and fiscal management activities.
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:
State Safety Office
605 Suwannee St.
Tallahassee, FL. 32399
Annual Salary Range:
$3,269.23 - $3,461.54 biweekly / $85,000 - $90,000 annual
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This Deputy Traffic Safety Administrator position is responsible for supporting the Highway Traffic Safety Grant Section of the FDOT State Safety Office with grants management and fiscal management activities. The position facilitates highly specialized, and professional work statewide which includes but is not limited to:
Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, lay off, recall’s, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.
Manages the activities of the Traffic Safety Program unit. Administers, oversees, develops and manages the resources (staff, equipment and materials) of the Safety Program unit. Monitors section activities to ensure each area is operating in an efficient and effective manner and provides adequate support to the overall operation of the
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