Description
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) intends to enter into a single-source contract with the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) for coordination and training events. The FPTA acts as a collective voice in promoting the recognition, use, and improvement of public transportation in the State of Florida. The organization's major purposes are to provide a forum for the exchange of experiences, discussions, and study of mutual problems among FPTA and to act as a positive force in the State of Florida to foster common policies, requirements, and educational efforts regarding public transportation. The contract will include planning and holding numerous training opportunities throughout the State of Florida to further the knowledge of transit system personnel and other transportation professionals.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing training opportunities for FPTA and FDOT
• Offering technical support and training to agencies delivering rural transit services
• Encouraging informational exchanges which result in operational improvements and advancement of the programs administered by the Transit Office
• Executing training events related to the transit industry