SENIOR CLERK - 55000882

Requisition No: 839265 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - 55000882

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000882 

Salary:  $34,909.10 - $45,176.48 

Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2024 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MAIL CENTER / MOTOR POOL

919 / Support Services Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Shanna Crew     

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4643

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: shanna.crew@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,342.66 - $1,658.56

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

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!

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  You may 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Maintains incoming mail count sheet, and the incoming tracking system. Sorts, Distributes, and delivers courier packages (FedEx, United States Parcel Services, United States Mail, United States Express/Certified Mail) for the Central Office and the Districts. Responsible for distributing, collecting, and dispatch of mail in the Department of Transportation Central Office Mail Center and delivers internally throughout the department twice a day.

Checks mail, operates mailing machine and postage scale to determine and provide information as to the correct postage, to includeUnited States Certified Mail, as well as determine the most economical means of sending documents and/or other parcels (i.e., United States Mail vs FedEx, United States Parcel Services, ect.) Evaluate and process the Department's bulk mail to determine eligibility.

Utilizes shipping terminals by making complete and accurate entries.

Research inbound and outbound packages for destination receipt and respond to damaged or missing package inquiries. Responsible for copying and scanning large documents as needed.

Provide backup to Motor Pool by assisting customers with local and/or out of town transportation needs, and perform vehicle inspections twice per day. Serve as back up to deliver certified mail to the State Agency Mail Hub and United State Post Office. Process all reports and prepare various emails associated with Central Office Center/Motor Pool.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to understand current postal regulations. Ability to understand basic courier services and restrictions. Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Ability to understand motor pool procedures and guidelines. Skilled in excellent customer service to include dealing with internal customers and the public in a tactful and courteous manners. Skilled in the use of personal computers using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and convey ideas- both verbally and in writing with co-workers, customers, and management. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct activities with minimal supervision and perform work in a timely, efficient, effective, and professional manner. Ability to greet customers by phone or in person in a calm and effective manner. Ability to work independently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lift packages weighing up to 50 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid class E driver’s license. High School Diploma or equivalent and two years or clerical work experience. Ability to lift 50 pounds. College education at an accredited institution can substitute for one year of the required work experience.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting Minimum Qualifications.

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 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.