ASST CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 55005414

Requisition No: 877515 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ASST CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 55005414

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55005414 

Salary:  $21,357.97 - $27,639.72 

Posting Closing Date: 06/17/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

306 / District Construction

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

PART-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Amy Bowers

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 330-1253

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: amy.bowers@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $21,357.97- $27,639.72

HOURS PER WEEK: 20

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:

Assistant Contract Support Specialist  

This position will assist the Project Administrator in reviewing assignments in the office with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications.

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:

FDOT District Three Headquarters

1074 Hwy 90

Chipley, FL 32428

Annual Salary Range:

$21,357.97- $27,639.72

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists the Project Administrator in reviewing highly technical assignments in engineering and verifying field computation books and plan quantity items.Identifies major items of work and verifies accuracy of quantities for all items of work. Ensuring that all pay items have the proper back up and are completed according to the Plans and Standard Specifications.Provide directions to inspectors on format and method of measurement for calculating quantities to be paid on monthly estimates. Follows the Basis of Estimates, Special Provisions and other Final Estimate manuals as appropriate and keeps up to date with Final Estimate procedures.Drives to and from construction project sites in state vehicle.

Assist the Project Administrator in developing Work Orders and Supplemental Agreements required to revise contracts for language, time and/or money changes in accordance with the latest version of the Construction Project Administrator Manual.Reviews, summarizes and analyzes time and material records for contractor claims once a Notice of Intent to Claim has been initiated by the contractor for extra compensation on time and/or money.

Oversee the coordination and processing of monthly estimates to contractors for the Project Administrator. Initiates and updates project time spreadsheet tracks key project dates, contract time and calendar time for project.

Create and maintain Maintenance of Traffic Logs and Erosion Control Logs. Maintains project documentation, including Joint Project Agreement (JPA) daily reports and quantities, receive sample results and track test samples.

Maintains and checks field books. Track and maintain shop drawing submittals and approvals. 

Coordinates with Office of Information Systems and District Construction in resolving Site Manager problems that occur on the project and keep Project Administrator and inspectors informed of resolutions. Performs other duties as assigned

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

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, terminology, principles and techniques of drafting, surveying, architecture and/or other engineering related areas.
• Engineering quantitative techniques.

Ability to:

• Interpret engineering data.
• Perform technical engineering tasks. 
• Apply engineering quantitative techniques. 
• Solve problems relating to engineering.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. 
• Communicate technical information effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skills in:

• Using computer programs such as Word, Excel, and other Department mainframe programs.
• Using engineering, drafting, architectural or surveying tools, equipment and/or instruments.

LICENSURE & OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP). Must obtain within six (6) months and maintain thereafter.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Class E Driver's License required 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications (CS Only): A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years’ experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or its equivalency.

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 THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

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 accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

Location: CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428

Nearest Major Market: Panama City

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.