EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR - 55000348

Requisition No: 872019 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR - 55000348

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000348 

Salary:  $55,000 - $70,000 

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

908 / FEDERAL PROGRAMS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECT EXPEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Natalie Lowers

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:  (850) 414-5246

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  Natalie.Lowers@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $2,115.38 - $2,692.31 / biweekly range

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.

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 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:

Florida Department of Transportation

Chief of Staff’s Office

605 Suwannee Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$55,000 - $70,000

You will make a difference by serving the Transportation needs of Florida’s citizens and communities.  Specific responsibilities of this position include:

This position acts as a liaison to statewide, regional, and national stakeholder organizations in the transportation industry to establish communications, facilitate meetings, and secure department participation at key conferences and related events. Identifies opportunities and assists with developing partnerships with other state and local organizations to help tell FDOT’s story and raise awareness of FDOT and its core mission.

Helps to coordinate external event and logistics preparation. This includes working in coordination with the communications office, scheduling team, and others, in the facilitation of event logistics. Prepares briefing resource materials such as agendas, speeches, participant bios, etc., for the Secretary and Executive Team’s use during external functions. Prepares forecast of opportunities and recommends items deriving the greatest impact and return on investment.

Creates, coordinates, and manages strategic efforts for business development to engage partners and potential opportunities in advancing transportation infrastructure, including building relationships to grow strong connections for the Department. Develops and coordinates internal and external messaging in conjunction with the Communications Office related to the Secretary and department priorities. This includes the development of videos, newsletters, scripts, PowerPoints and other forms of media that is most impactful in messaging to various audiences to ensure internal and external stakeholders are informed of the agency priorities. Performs specialized and technical assignments for the Secretary and Chief of Staff.

Serves as JustFOIA Functional Coordinator for the Florida Department of Transportation, the department’s portal for handling requests for assistance, public information, and other general inquiries. The Functional Coordinator serves as an agent and is responsible and accountable for the following activities: Communications; System Integration, Mobile Applications, Payments, Policies and Procedures, Security, System Configuration and Management, Technical Assistance, Training, User Management and Vendor Coordination.

Coordinates and provides direct support to the Secretary and other Executive Leadership for external engagements including staffing and logistics. Travel to events as required.

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

Knowledge of organizational and functional responsibilities; various computer software programs to aid in the development of documents; leadership and management principles for the development and implementation of the organization’s mission and goals; and the structure of Florida government. Ability to work independently, establish workload priorities and meet deadlines; organize data into logical formats for a variety of audiences in written form; and maintain and establish effective working relationships with others. Skilled in conducting research and organizing results in a logical format; communicating clearly in writing; using plain language that is easy to understand; and strong verbal skills

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 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.  

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.