DISTRICT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

The State of Florida is hiring a District Emergency Management Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This full-time role involves developing emergency management plans, coordinating disaster preparedness efforts, and managing emergency operations. The position also includes project management for building projects. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or authorized workers, and the salary ranges from $67,385.94 to $87,205.33.
Requisition No: 873940
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DISTRICT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - 55008006
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55008006
Salary: $67,385.94 - $87,205.33
Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
410 / District Maintenance
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Dean Morris
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Dean.morris@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $79, 794.52 (includes Competitive Area Differential)


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:


DISTRICT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST / DISTRICT 4 / TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS / DISTRICT MAINTENANCE


Emergency Management Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive emergency management plans, including Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and providing support for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.


Key duties include coordinating with internal and external partners, conducting Hazard Mitigation activities, training staff on emergency procedures, managing emergency operations center activities, and maintaining vital emergency management information and equipment.


This position also acts as the Project Manager for Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) building projects by developing scopes, cost estimates, monitoring contractor performance, and compliance, tracking expenditures, processing invoices, and supporting the five‑year CIP plan.


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 Maintenance Office
3400 W Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309


Annual Salary Range:$67, 385.94 - $87,205.33


A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.


Your Specific Responsibilities:
Performs independent and complex administrative work for the coordination and operation of District Emergency Operations. Coordinates and monitors the district's emergency preparation and recovery activities of the District Four Emergency Operations Center (DEOC) and staffing involved in the operations of the Center. Develop and implement staffing rosters, DEOC activation and deactivation sequences, and DEOC standard operating procedures.
Coordinates communications between the DEOC, Central Office Command Center (COCC). The incumbent will use analysis of survey reports, aerial photography, topographical and geologic data, FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) Standard Index, FDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and other technical engineering resources to accomplish these tasks.


Coordinates and assists the District