MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - 55009795

Date: Sep 10, 2026

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Requisition No: 883150

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - 55009795

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009795

Salary: $1,838.46 - $2,022.31 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2026

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Job Title: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT- 55009795

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

995 / MOTOR CARRIER SIZE AND WEIGHT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Laterica Fountain

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: View phone number on click.appcast.io

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: View email address on click.appcast.io

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,838.46 - $2,022.31 /biweekly 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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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:

Management Assistant

Office of Motor Carrier Size And Weight

This position will provide broad administrative support for the Office of Maintenance, including managing daily office operations, coordinating travel, preparing personnel actions, maintaining files and databases, and handling public correspondence. It also supports program managers and staff by preparing official documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and assisting with various projects, communications and cross-training activities.

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:

Central Office – Office of Motor Carrier Size and Weight

Barry Building

3185 South Blair Stone Road

Tallahassee, FL 32301

Annual Salary Range:

$47,799.96- $52,579.96

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Compiles statistics, maintains statewide automated program activities, and prepares operational and analytical statistical reports. This includes reviewing, monitoring, and analysis of commercial vehicle weight enforcement data such as; International Registration Plan (IRP) International Fuel Tax Agreement violations, and amounts of the penalties and fee assessments.

Conducts research and records maintenance, preparation, reproduction, and distribution of Annual Size and Weight Enforcement Plan, State Enforcement Plan (SEP), and Annual Vehicle Size and Weight Enforcement Certification. Coordinates with the Florida Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement unit, FDOT Work Program Office regarding information that is to be incorporated into the Annual Vehicle Size and Weight Enforcement Plan and certification.

Assist with budget administration 995 cost center. Participates in the evaluation of budget and work measurement studies, management controls, fiscal accountability, and operational audit used in the administration and management of the Motor Carrier Size and Weight (MCSAW) statewide scale operations program. Assist with uniform purchases, Uniform Allowance & Shoe Allowance Payments for the MCSAW program.

Provides guidance and assistance to supervisors, managers, and administrative staff, regarding human resource issues and requirements. Ensures accurate and timely submission of hiring packets, separation paperwork, and other human resource related documents.

Prepares, tracks, and processes MCSAW staff travel arrangements, travel requests, and requests for reimbursements, maintaining records, blanket travel request, and processing payments in accordance with the department and state rules and guidelines. Also assist in the preparation of official correspondence such as letters, memorandums, charts, graphs, special reports and budgets. Compiles, reviews, records, and proofreads data as required to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Assist the public by answering questions and routing inquiries to appropriate personnel. Coordinate with

electronic bypass providers for statistics and data regarding their program in Florida. Coordinates with the Scale

Operations Managers, Scale Maintenance personnel, and Weight Scale personnel regarding the facility issues.

Assist MCSAW management with special assignments using independent judgement to research and analyze data. Makes recommendations to MCSAW management as appropriate.

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

Knowledge of:

• Methods of data collection

• Analytical processes and techniques for preparing summaries and reports for management

• Travel, personnel, and purchasing procedures

Skills in:

• Use of personal computers and ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook )

• Performing and managing multiple task and priorities of a sensitive/confidential nature

• Determining work priorities and meeting deadlines

Ability to:

• Access and use available state reporting systems to monitor the cost centers procurement and budget date

• Apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

• Prepare and maintain appropriate reports and forms using correct format, spelling, punctuation, and grammar

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing form

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Work independently and with others .

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

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

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Career advancement opportunities

• Tuition waiver for public college courses

• A variety of training opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit:

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee