Requisition No: 851685
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COORDINATOR - 55014485
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55014485
Salary: $52,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/05/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
856 / Tolls Business Intelligence
PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Yasir Mercado
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-934-1289
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Yasir.Mercado@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY: $2,000/biweekly - $52,000.00/annually
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:
Communications & Marketing Coordinator - Office of Tolls Operations
This position will contribute to the success of the agency by providing graphic design support for various projects, working with the communications and marketing team, creating content for social media, websites, newsletter, press releases and other communication platforms.
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:
Office of Toll Operations- N of I-4 on Turnpike, MP 263, Orlando, FL 32835
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Provide graphic design support for various projects, creating visuals for presentations, reports, social media, websites, and other communication channels. Work with the communications and marketing team to develop eye-catching and effective visuals that enhance the overall message. Assist in the development and branding of campaign support materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, and digital assets. Coordinate with external vendors, such as graphic designers and printers, to ensure high-quality production of materials. Assist in creating content and serve as the backup for the social media coordinator to scheduling posts and monitoring engagement. Collaborate with the team to develop social media campaigns and track their performance. Assist in the creation of event materials and coordinate logistics as needed.
Work closely with the Communications and Marketing Managers and other team members to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines. Provide support for community engagement activities, public meetings, workshops, and events.
Contribute to the development of content for websites, newsletters, press releases, and other communication platforms. Ensure content is engaging, informative, and aligned with the organization’s messaging strategy.
Assist in providing support to the department by reviewing invoices, purchases in a timely manner and ensuring all items are paid for on time. Assist in initiating and completing any travel requests for department team members. Provide assistance in inventory control of promotional products and office equipment. Assist team by answering phones and taking calls from the public.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Florida’s transportation infrastructure and SunPass system
- Basic HTML and WordPress
Skills in:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Content management systems and social media platforms
- Creative thinking and strong visual design
- Proofreading, editing and preparing documents for publishing and distribution
- Written and verbal communication
- Graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and social media management tools.
Ability to:
- Work independently and meet deadlines.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
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 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.
