SENIOR SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST - 55005518

Requisition No: 869515 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST - 55005518

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55005518 

Salary:  $57,676.60 - $74,640.31 

Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

621 / Safety Office

 ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON: Francisco Jaconetta

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5275

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: francisco.jaconetta@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,218.33 - $2,870.78/bi-weekly range /

$57,676.60 - $74,640.31/annual range

 

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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

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:

SENIOR SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST

District Six/District Safety

 

This position Inspect Department buildings, grounds, equipment, and field operations to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, codes, statues, rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding industrial safety and health. It will also provide on-the-job-training and coordinates the training of employees on safety-related 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:

South Dade Maintenance Yard

14655 SW 122 Avenue

Miami, FL 33186

 

Annual Salary Range:

$57,676.60 - $74,640.31

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Inspects Department buildings, grounds, equipment, and field operations for all assigned areas to identify unsafe acts and conditions to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, codes, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding industrial safety and health programs. Issues orders to shut down activities when judgment indicates that imminent danger to life and/or property exists. Reports findings of these inspections and recommends the appropriate corrective action to the responsible Cost Center Manager. Ensures that the noted deficiencies are corrected.