Requisition No: 851446
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - 55007185
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55007185
Salary: $35,008.08 - $45,304.57
Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
491 / BROWARD OPERATIONS
PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Jacqueline Francois
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-776-4300
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Jacqueline.Francois@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $35,008.08 - $45,304.57 annual 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.
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 one FDOT 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:
Senior Clerk / District Four / District Maintenance / Ft. Lauderdale Maintenance - Admin
This position will perform advanced clerical and administrative support duties, including data entry, record keeping, document preparation, and correspondence. Assists with processing forms, maintaining files, and providing customer service to internal and external stakeholders. May handle confidential information and work under limited supervision to ensure compliance with state policies and procedures. Supports departmental operations through accurate and timely clerical work.
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 trainings and instructor led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District Four - Director of Operations
5548 NW 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Annual Salary Range:
$35,008.08 - $45,304.57
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,268.80 will be added to the annual salary.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Prepares personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, classification packages and performance evaluations. Works with management and staff to prepare, and research as necessary, personnel paperwork in accordance with department requirements. Keeps up-to-date on the latest Human Resources procedures and policies. Disseminates information via various methods i.e., e-mail, flyers, posters, one-on-one briefs or in group settings. Coordinates with the District Human Resource (HR) office to assist employees with general human resource issues, Family Medical Leave Act, Worker's Compensation, People First System and job opportunities.
Perform front desk receptionist coverage or any other area to promote and enhance the production level of administration overall; including communication/switchboard, security, customer service, information dissemination, administrative reports and other administrative support tasks as identified by the Office Operations Manager.
Performs administrative support duties and responsibilities assisting the staff. Creates memorandums, letters, spreadsheets, reports, presentations and schedules consistent with approved formats as needed by staff. Maintains and updates SharePoint site as needed. Coordinates with supervisors and on-call personnel to create detailed calendar year schedule. Creates, posts and makes revisions to on-call schedules, memorandum, etc. Requests new On-Call Assignments, submitting related paperwork to District Secretary's office for review and signature then routing to District HR office for processing.
Assist the Training Coordinator responsible for gathering, organizing, inputting and disseminating training information for/to staff. Assists Leadership in the development of staff annual training plan. Responsible for maintenance of plans folders and timely update of staff training information. Updates and distributes tracking tools for monitoring mandatory and position required training.
Provide support in the annual inventory process by locating and scanning assigned property and equipment.
Assist in Emergency Operation Recovery Efforts.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- office procedures and practices.
- budget management and/or procurement of goods and services.
- records and files management.
Skills in:
- reading, understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.
- listening to and understanding the needs of both internal and external customers
- independent planning, coordinating, completing and tracking the status of assignments
- following oral and written instructions.
Ability to:
- communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- collect information/data and review for accuracy and completeness.
- use office equipment, Microsoft software applications, and databases
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
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- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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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.
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.
