ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 55000516

Requisition No: 866801 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 55000516

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000516 

Salary:  $43,603.69 - $56,428.30 

Posting Closing Date: 01/08/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 562 / Traffic Operations

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:  Tracey Scott

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  tracey.scott@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,076.92 ($54,000.00/ annually)

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:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - DIRECTOR TRANS OPERATIONS/DISTRICT TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

This position will support the Traffic Operations office by managing administrative functions for the department, including human resource actions, purchasing, and inventory management. This position contributes to FDOT’s mission by addressing the administrative needs of each unit within Traffic Operations to ensure that tasks are completed timely and efficiently.

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 5 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

719 S. Woodland Boulevard

DeLand, FL 32720

Annual Salary Range:

$43,603.69 - $56,428.30

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists in managing the overall administrative functions of the District Traffic Operations Office. Assists in planning, coordinating, and organizing work assignments and projects. Coordinates and reviews for accuracy personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, classification packages and performance evaluations.

Assists in maintaining file system, correspondence, meeting minutes, personnel actions, and other related documents. Coordinates with management and other administrative staff on purchases, transfers, and surplus of equipment to ensure department procedures are followed and all offices are in compliance. Processes purchasing card charges in Works according to procedure. Reviews and distributes mail.

Processes correspondence and requests for staff and management. Serves on and supports administrative support and special events committees such as Safety Coordination, New Employee Orientation, and Awards and Recognition as needed.

Coordinates, schedules and sets up conferences and meetings for the District Traffic Operations Office. Provides direction and assistance to staff on personnel rules, travel requests/reimbursements, and other department policies, procedures.

Works with Management and staff to coordinate, process, and research as necessary, personnel paperwork in accordance with department requirements.

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

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices.
• Office procedures and practices.
• The principles and techniques of effective communication.

Skills in:

• Written and verbal communication.
• Reading, interpreting, communication applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Collect data relating to administrative functions such as human resources, purchasing or report writing.
• Prepare correspondence and administrative reports.
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work independently.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• This position requires a Level II background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statutes.
• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in an administrative or support type role working in a professional office setting.
• An associate's degree can sustitute for the required work experience.

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.

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.