TALENT ENGAGEMENT & SUPPORT SUPERVISOR - 55000787

 Requisition No: 844234 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TALENT ENGAGEMENT & SUPPORT SUPERVISOR - 55000787

Position Number: 55000787 

Salary:  66,434.81-$85,974.46 

Posting Closing Date: 03/17/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Talent Engagement and Support Supervisor

936 / Organizational Development Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Selected Exempt Service

CONTACT PERSON: Victoria Smith

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4067

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Victoria.Smith@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,555.19 - $3,306.71

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.  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise staff, spending the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training, evaluating, planning, and directing work of employees. Provide assistance and guidance to ensure activities are completed efficiently and accurately. Develop and provide performance expectations to direct reports. Complete performance reviews to ensure productivity and cohesiveness amongst the work unit. Establish and communicate individual training plans for direct reports.

Supervise, direct, and assist staff in the coordination and performance of employee engagement and retention initiatives including (but not limited to): mentoring, coaching, career and job fairs, or similar activities; awards and recognition initiatives for Department and Central Office employees; and new employee orientation and experience initiatives for Department and Central Office employees. Supporting other required employee engagement and retention functions by collaborating statewide and facilitating meets and workshops. Advocate for the Department’s employee experience strategy by monitoring best practices, identifying opportunities to improve, and supporting the performance of all associated duties and responsibilities.

Supervise, direct, and assist staff in the coordination and performance of the FDOT Internship Program and oversees its administration by performing related activities including (but not limited to): acting as a liaison between the Department and university of college career centers; coordinating with Department internship contacts to create and advertise internship positions; overseeing associated budgets; developing processes, procedures, manuals, surveys, communications, presentations, and reports; and reporting to leadership on the effectiveness of the program. Advocate for the Department’s internship strategy by monitoring best practices, identifying opportunities to improve, and supporting the performance of all associated duties and responsibilities.

Support other required ODO functions including (but not limited to): developing training materials and facilitating trainings; leading meetings and workshops; communicating and presenting on ODO-related projects and initiatives; and providing cross-functional support within ODO.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of theories and practices of effective supervision, management, and leadership. Knowledge of theories and practices of effective data governance. Knowledge of theories and practices of effective marketing and recruiting. Knowledge of theories and practices of effective survey methodology. Knowledge of theories and practices of project management. Knowledge of theories and practices of information technology. Knowledge of basic accounting, budget, procurement, and other finance best practices. Skill in planning, program development, and project management. Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop solutions. Skill in providing presenting, consulting, coaching, and training others. Skill in using Microsoft 365 products including, but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, or equivalent alternatives. Skill in tracking performance of programs, projects, and people through effective metrics. Ability to supervise others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across generations, job levels, interoffice, and across the Department. Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex work assignments. Ability to research, identify, and implement innovation solutions. Ability to communicate effectively through all channels, including virtually, in person, and in writing, with appropriate tone and body language. Ability to lead presentations, trainings, meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. both in person and virtually. Ability to think critically and problem solve

Other Job-Related Requirements: Travel may be required.

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

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving recoard is defined as any of the following:

1. Three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;

2. Any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;

3. A suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and

4. A suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

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.