Requisition No: 851965
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION COMPLIANCE MANAGER - 55006929
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55006929
Salary: $ 64,344.59 - $ 83,269.47
Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
606 / District Construction
PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Jacqueline Sequeira
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (305) 640-7432
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Jacqueline.Sequeira@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,474.79 - $3,202.67 / biweekly range / $64,344.59 - $83,269.47 / 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.
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 Construction Compliance Manager / District Six/Director of Operations / District Construction
This position will contribute to the Agency by formulating and assisting in the development of policies and procedures, as well as applying and interpreting existing ones. It oversees the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE), the On the Job Training (OJT) Program and Construction Compliance. It monitors the activities of each Resident Engineer’s Compliance Officer and conducts quarterly Contractor Compliance Reviews to ensure contractor’s compliance with Federal Highway Administration requirements. This position also provides technical assistance on wage rates, conducts Contractor Compliance Reviews, and assists in monitoring the Department’s compliance with Title VI and related statutes.
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:
District Six/Director of Operations
1000 NW 111th Ave, Miami, FL, 33172
Annual Salary Range:
$64,344.59 - $83,269.47
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,248.00 will be added to the annual salary.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Perform managerial duties in accordance with Florida statues, including the exercising of independent judgment. Formulate and/or assist in the formulation of policies and procedures which significantly impact the staff and personnel administration. Applies and interprets existing procedures to meet new situations, working independently toward achieving business plan results, often devising new methods of solving problems. Communicate with subordinates and managers to coordinate work efforts, to manage others within the organization unit, or to coordinate activities between units. Assist with the preparation for grievance resolution. Administers agreements (applying to staff or hiring) resulting from collective bargaining negotiations and manages employee relations issues.
Manage and monitors the execution of the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE), the On the Job Training (OJT) Program and Construction Compliance, as it relates to the Department’s Highway Construction Department. Plan and direct the activities of the District Compliance Office to ensure the Department’s Policies, procedures and guidelines associated with the external Equal Employment Opportunities Affirmative Action Program are adhered to. Plans the workload and setting deadlines to meet the objectives of the District Six Compliance Office. Monitor and track via the Equal Opportunity Reporting System actual payments made to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subcontractors. For completed construction projects, provides final certification to the District Six Final Estimates Office, when all issues in accordance with mandated contract requirements have been met. Monitor and track the On the Job Training goals on all Federal Aid and State funded contracts. Oversees Contractor Payroll violations throughout the District. Attends and participates in preconstruction conferences, Construction Compliance reviews and related meetings. This position will be required to conduct field inspections.
Monitors the activities of each Resident Engineer’s Compliance Officer. This would include coordinating training and monitoring the Department’s Construction Engineering Inspection Consultants to ensure that EEO, DBE, and compliance action similar to those applicable to Construction Resident Offices.
Provide technical assistance to District Local Agency Program (LAP) Administrator, for compliance with Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE), the On the Job Training (OJT) Program and Construction Compliance Program issues. Provide technical assistance to District Specification Engineer with the proper selection of Wage Rate Tables. Seeks agreement from Resident Engineers and/or District Construction Engineer on instances where multiple tables are being considered.
Conducts quarterly Contractor Compliance Reviews, to ensure contractor’s compliance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA-1273 requested Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Projects). Duties include: conducting formal compliance audits with prime and subcontractors to ensure compliance with EEO in their recruitment, hiring and retention of employees, monitoring contractor’s commitment to maintain a diverse workforce inclusive of females and minorities; ensures construction worksites are free of discrimination and sexual harassment; ensures all contract employees are paid equitable without regard to race, gender and ethnicity. Negotiate and approve reconciliation agreement between the contractors and the Department. Submit formal Compliance Audits to FHWA and the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Monitors and tracks prime contractor’s voluntary use of DBE subcontractors and actual dollars paid to them; provides oversight of prime contractor’s On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, to ensure contract goals are met; provides technical assistance and guidance to contractors in resolving EEO compliance issues.
Assist the District Title VI Coordinator in monitoring and reporting the Department’s compliance with Title VI and related statutes.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Knowledgeable of Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs.
- Knowledgeable of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs.
- Knowledgeable of and skilled at using supervisory principles and techniques.
Skills in:
- Skilled at writing and speaking the English language on a comprehensive level to communicate effectively to the general public, work contacts and co-workers.
- Skilled in the use of current computer programs at an intermediate level.
Ability to:
- Ability to lead, manage and work with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to interpret and apply Federal Guidelines and Regulations.
- Ability to train personnel, contractors and consultant staff on contract compliance.
- Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data and prepare reports.
- Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
- During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the district as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work.
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
- 10 paid holidays a year
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- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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 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 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
