Heartland Operations Administrator

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Date:
Aug 27, 2026

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Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

HEARTLAND OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR -

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

191 / HEARTLAND OPERATIONS CENTER

INTERNAL AGENCY / ANTICIPATED VACANCY

INTERNAL AGENCY:
Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:
Anna Birosak

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
Anna.

Dunnte.fl.us

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:

Heartland Operations Administrator

District One / District Maintenance /Heartland Operations Center

This position will coordinate with the Director of Operations, Deputy Director-Transportation Operations, District Construction Engineer, and District Maintenance Engineer to implement departmental policies and procedures. Will serve as the lead FDOT representative for Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Glades, Hendry, and Okeechobee counties, working closely with local governments, federal agencies, utility companies, property owners, and the media. This position responds to emergencies in coordination with the District Emergency Coordination Office.

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:

Heartland Operations Center
- Sebring

4722 Kenilworth Blvd.

Or

Heartland Operations Center
- La Belle

880 West Cowboy Way

LaBelle, FL 33935

Or

Heartland Operations Center  – Peace River

8703 US HWY 17 S

Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890

Annual Salary Range:

$ - $

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serves as the Heartland Operations Center Administrator, performing managerial work. Supervises and directs construction and maintenance staff and their activities on all state highways and bridges within the Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Glades, Henry and Okeechobee counties. Manages the unit’s resources to achieve the established maintenance and construction program goals and to comply with all procedures and policies related to construction and maintenance activities.

Performs all required personnel administration, resource and budget management for the overall operation for the Operations Center. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, planning and directing employees' work.

Coordinates with the Director of Operations to implement policy, procedure and direction. Coordinates with the District Construction Engineer and the District Maintenance Engineer and will follow their direction on implementing the Department’s policies in construction and maintenance while exercising independent judgment in formulating and carrying out plans for the accomplishment of the Department’s programs.

Acts as the lead Department representative in the Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee counties, representing the Department of Transportation with the Federal Highway Administration, city and county officials, utility companies, property owners, the media and other concerned parties.