Freight And Rail Planner

requisition no:859087

agency: department of transportation

working title: freight and rail planner-

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.

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.

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.

this position will coordinate all facets of statewide multimodal freight and supply chain planning, as well as freight and passenger rail planning.

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.

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.

freight and rail office

annual salary range: $73,641.18 - $95,300.35

coordinates all facets of statewide multimodal freight and supply chain planning, as well as freight and passenger rail planning. Supports updates to the freight mobility and trade plan in accordance with ), f.s., the rail system plan in accordance with 341.302(3), f.s., and any other required plans and studies. Provides input for multimodal freight and supply chain planning and statistics. Provides input on modeling and engineering documents regarding potential capacity additions and service expansions of freight and passenger rail in florida.

Provides support to the development and implementation of the strategic intermodal system (sis) plan and the florida transportation plan (ftp).

facilitates the developing and supporting project prioritization and selection for rail and freight projects, including the strategic intermodal system (sis), florida rail enterprise (fre), intermodal logistics center (ilc) infrastructure support program, national highway freight program (nhfp), sis construction aggregate program, and rail safety or pilot projects. Provides analysis and technical assistance as needed on relevant freight and rail information needed for project prioritization and selection.

manages professional services procurement, contract management, scope development, monitoring, invoicing, and quality assurance. Serves as task lead on freight and rail planning related task work orders and initiatives.

maintains liaison with other fdot offices, districts, freight and rail companies, federal and local governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to educate and elevate awareness on freight and rail topics, disseminate information and identify data analysis, coordination, and management support needs. Maintains office files related to mapping, data, and analysis. Assists in periodic updates of the freight & rail office (fro) handbook, forms, policies, and procedures.

• knowledge of program management.
• knowledge of transportation planning process.
• knowledge of project scheduling and management.
• knowledge…