DISTRICT FREIGHT COORDINATOR - 55000104

Requisition No: 861260 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT FREIGHT COORDINATOR - 55000104

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000104 

Salary:  $70,827.96 - $89,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

129 / MODAL DEVELOPMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON: Paul Simmons

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2388

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Paul.Simmons@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,156.51 biweekly 

 

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:

District Freight Coordinator

 

This position will serve as the primary district coordinator and expert for all multimodal freight and seaport mobility initiatives. It ensures strategic coordination and investment across highways, rail, air, and marine systems to facilitate economic development and optimize the movement of goods throughout Florida. 

 

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:

801 N BROADWAY AVE

BARTOW, FL 33830

 

Annual Salary Range:

$ 70,827.96 - $89,000.00

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serves as the primary contact for their respective district in coordinating on matters of freight and act as a resource for freight issues with other governmental organizations and the private sector. Assists in facilitating public-private, state-local and state-federal freight transportation investment decisions. Communicates, informs and seeks input from freight customers/partners (shippers, carriers, and other related state and federal government agencies) using methods such as targeted e-mail lists, surveys, interviews, focus groups and forums.

 

Serves as the freight point-person for their designated District(s) for freight interests in the region/state, interact at the national level with other federal freight coordinators/officials, initiating dialogue as needed, as well as coordinating with economic development agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders to insure a united front in freight and multimodal transportation improvements within their district/region.

 

Assists in collaborating on a statewide multimodal freight mobility program, including— highways, air, marine, spaceports and rail, and involving multiple public agencies and private businesses, to ensure these programs are in alignment with strategic objectives and work program. Assists in collaborating with the Transit, Aviation, Rail, Seaport, Space