District Human Resources Manager - 55007979

Requisition No: 869075 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - 55007979

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55007979 

Salary:  $87,389.18 - $113,091.88 

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

527 / HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:  Cassie Hyatt

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $4,028.83/biweekly / $104,749.58 / annual

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, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer.  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 Human Resources Manager/Human Resources Office

This position will manage District 5’s human resources program, ensuring compliance with all laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Oversees HR operations, supervises HR staff, and serves as the lead on employee relations and disciplinary matters in coordination with Central Office HR. Administers district drug testing, supports quality assurance reviews, and ensures consistent application of HR policies. 

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 Five Human Resources Office

719 S Woodland Blvd

DeLand, FL 32720

Annual Salary Range:

$87,389.18  - $113,091.88 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the district Transportation Support Manager and is responsible for administering District 5’s human resources program. The incumbent ensures strict compliance with all personnel rules, policies and procedures, federal and state laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreements Responsible for staying apprised of any personnel related changes. Due to the nature of duties assigned to this position, a five-day work week presence is essential.

Manages and supervises employees and all activities, services and programs of the district human resources office which includes, but is not limited to: classification and pay, employee benefits, recruitment and selection, performance and talent management, unemployment compensation, employee relations, workers’ compensation, retirement, attendance and leave, payroll, human resources reporting and records management. Responsible for coordinating district’s response to routine Quality Assurance Reviews. May assist other districts and central office, as needed.

This position is responsible for handling all district employee relations and disciplinary issues. Provides, communicates and coordinates information with Central Office Human Resources (CO-HR) leadership and the CO- HR Employee Relations team to evaluate workforce and management matters to resolve complex human resource issues. Investigates disciplinary issues, complaints and grievances, as needed. Provides procedural direction and counseling to employees and managers. Handles employee-related problems, complaints and inquiries. Works closely with the CO-HR leadership and CO-HR Employee Relations team on all employee relations and disciplinary matters.

Directs the activities of the district human resources staff to ensure that state and federal rules and regulations and Department policies, procedures and processes are applied consistently, and that employees’ and management’s needs are optimally served. In consultation with the CO-HR, as needed, develop guidelines and revise established methods to ensure that all new requirements are incorporated to accommodate changes.

Administers the drug testing program for the district in partnership with CO-HR Employee Relations team and ensures compliance with state and federal drug testing requirements. Monitors and analyzes data related to drug testing programs. Provides technical assistance to managers and employees regarding the Department’s drug testing policies and procedures.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of applicable federal employment laws.


• Knowledge of the State of Florida's statutes and rules pertaining to state employment.


• Knowledge of State of Florida Human Resource rules and regulations. 

Skills in:

• Skilled in making presentations.


• Skilled in identifying and documenting human resource performance and conduct deficiencies.


• Skilled in understanding, applying and interpreting applicable rules, policies, regulations and procedures relating to operational and management activities.

Ability to:

• Ability to problem solve and make recommendations under stressful conditions.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.


• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 


• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer database.


• Ability to use and create excel and word documents.


• Ability to supervise.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Must obtain CJIS certification prior to receiving criminal history records information, in any form.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• The incumbent in this position may be required to travel to other district offices and/or central office several times a year. This position requires a Level II Background Check.

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 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.