OPS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 55990870

Requisition No: 865378 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: OPS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 55990870

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 55990870 

Salary:  $15 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/21/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

912 / Public Information Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

OPS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 55990870

PART-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Natalie Lowers

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-5211

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

HIRING SALARY: $15/hr

HOURS PER WEEK: 20-29

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:

OPS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR – Public Information Office

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:

Public Information Office

Haydon Burns Building 

605 Suwannee Street

Tallahassee, Florida

Annual Salary Range:

$15 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Communications Director and team for office operations and organization, as well as work on special projects as needed.
• Performs administrative support duties and responsibilities assisting the Communications and Leadership teams.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and organizing various work assignments and projects.
• Assists in the preparation and distribution of external communications materials, such as social media posts, digital graphics, etc.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of internal communications materials, such as newsletters, internal department messages from leadership, and more.
• Assists in the preparation and dissemination of general correspondence, such as emails, spreadsheets, letters, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Provides back-up support to other members of the Executive Leadership team and support staff as needed.
• Reviews and distributes mail. Coordinates, schedules and sets up meetings for Office/Section. 
• Provides customer service through phone, email, and other communications to internal and external customers.
• Scheduling travel logistics and reimbursements for Communications Team.
• Manages and monitors the Communication’s office various subscriptions and services.
• Monitors the Communication’s office budget, orders, and payments.

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

Skill in listening to an understanding the needs of both internal and external customers in a courteous, respectful and effective manner; Skill in independent planning, coordinating, completing and tracking the status of assignments; Ability to multi-task; Ability to work independently and within a team setting; Knowledge of administrative principles and practices; Knowledge of general office procedures and practices; Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to communications; Ability to prepare correspondence and reports; Ability to work independently and make recommendations; Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and TEAMS; Ability to track and monitor news stories, social media, and other external-facing platforms; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Skilled in planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments. Skill in following oral and written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to collect information/data and review for accuracy and completeness; Ability to type letters, memos, and other standard business forms using correct format; Skill in typing and using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation; Ability to manage budgets and manage multiple accounts/services.

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.