CLASSIFICATION SPECIALIST - 55004152

Requisition No: 857944 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CLASSIFICATION SPECIALIST - 55004152

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55004152 

Salary:  $52,884.42 - $68,438.66 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

927 / HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Amanda Kirk

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850)414-4109

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Amanda.Kirk@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $52,884.42 - $68,438.66

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.

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:

Classification Specialist, Assistant Secretary for Finance and Administration/Office of Administration/Human Resource Office

This position will be responsible for classification related to FDOT’s workforce.

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:

Division of Administration, Human Resource Office

605 Suwannee St.

Tallahassee, Florida

Annual Salary Range:

$52,884.42 - $68,438.66

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Reviews and analyzes personnel actions requesting reorganization, position reclassification, add/delete, transfer or update action for respective districts and functional areas within the Department. Independently determines the proper classification and transaction based on analysis of the current and submitted documents. Notifies the Classification and Recruitment Supervisor of those actions that have discrepancies or are improperly classified, making recommendations as to the proper resolution. Independently performs job audits to determine the proper classification of positions. Inputs information from approved position descriptions into the People First System. Verifies and ensures accuracy of data and makes corrections as necessary. Establishes and abolishes positions as requested. Maintains, updates and creates organizational charts as needed.

Provides technical assistance and guidance on applicable State Personnel Statues and Rules. Provides guidance and technical assistance to districts and Central Office Personnel on Classification and Pay. Manage and update the Position Description Processing System (PDPS) and the FDOT Classification & Pay System (FCAPS). Adds and removes users to the PDPS system. Adds, removes, and updates position descriptions and minimum qualifications in FCAPS. Updates the CSV. files. Provides technical assistance and contact support when needed with DocuSign.

Prepares material and justification to substantiate requests for position exemptions submitted to the Department of Management Services (DMS). Monitors such requests to determine their progress and ensure that requests are either approved or disapproved in an acceptable timeframe. Provides supporting documentation as required. Coordinates the effective date of personnel actions with DMS, originating offices, Districts, and Central Office Payroll.

Assists with special projects as assigned by management, such as: conducts pay surveys, develops or revises forms (examples: Position Description, etc.). Conducts legislative bill analysis and researches and analyzes Florida Statutes and applicable Rules. Prepares correspondence. Assists in the development and maintenance of related Department policies and procedures. Evaluates current processes and procedures and provides feedback for streamline and improvement. Keeps desk processes/training material up to date. Provides training as needed or requested. Prepare and/or update the Schedule X organizational charts each fiscal year.

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

Knowledge of:

• Using word processing, spreadsheet and report writing software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access.
• State of Florida Personnel Statutes and Rules and ability to interpret, apply and communicate applicable Statutes, Rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• State Classification system and the People First system, specifically the Organizational Management Module.

Skills in:

• Performing research, including knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Strong writing and oral communications skills.

Ability to:

• Analyze and recommend effective processes and procedures for Classification and Pay.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, as well as projects and activities, with strong attention to detail.
• Analyze classification and pay data, identify problems and develop recommendations for resolution.
• Work independently.
• Work well with others.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Present information to large audiences.
• Successfully manage multiple projects at the same time.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• A level 1 background investigation is required. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

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.