PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 881668 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST - 55002979 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55002979 Salary: $50,371.80 - 65,187.04 Posting Closing Date: 08/26/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Job Posting Description 103 / District Secretary-Dist One ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE FULL-TIME CONTACT PERSON: Janella Newsome CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: View phone number on click.appcast.io CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: View email address on click.appcast.io HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,396.15 biweekly salary / $62,299.90 annual salary 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 PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST / DISTRICT SECRETARY-DIST ONE This position will support the agency’s communications efforts by applying strong journalism skills and exceptional writing abilities to produce clear, accurate, and engaging content. Duties include developing press releases, traffic advisories, media and public responses, and social media content that effectively communicates agency initiatives. Responsibilities also encompass videography, video editing, and photography, along with thorough proofreading to ensure accuracy and professionalism. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining high standards of quality. 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 FDOT District One Headquarters 801 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830 Annual Salary Range $50,371.80 - 65,187.04 Your Specific Responsibilities Collaborate with others to get the best, most accurate up to date information for research for any past, present and future projects: educating and informing stakeholders and engaging with them on topical discussions. Develops strategic alliances and corporate partnerships to promote District One’s message. Plans and manages projects and contracts. Review, approve and purchase vendor invoices. Respond to external inquiries from the media, public, and elective officials in a timely manner concerning all the facets of District operations, exercising judgement in handling inquiries performing media responses. This includes answering, researching, and responding to telephone calls, emails, and written inquiries regarding the department’s activities. In the absence of the Public Information Director, The Public Information Specialist will serve as the District Spokesperson on a variety of transportation related issues. Logs calls/e-mails from legislators, elected officials, the media and the public through Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Tracker. Provides daily media report to Tallahassee for Governor's Office. This position will perform duties in conjunction with PIO, Central Office. Provides support to the Public Information Director as needed. Maintains offices files and records. Reports concerns to leadership. Coordinate staff participation in the Emergency Operation Center phone branch during emergencies. Handles telephone inquiries, maintains calendar appointments, and meetings, etc. Maintains database of stakeholders. Revises and maintains District’s elected official’s database. Will keep the Public Information Director appraised of any issues that impact District One. As needed, will handle advertisements for Public Hearings or Public Meetings. Will maintain a list of venues and contacts for advertising in the twelve-county area. Designs and disseminates a variety of electronic and printed media to communicate and promote the District. Prepares news releases, fact sheets, visual/ audio presentations and renderings, media alerts, social media posts and lane closure information for the public, media, and elected officials. Maintain media contact lists, project files and news clips/files. Responsible for taking photographs, researching subjects, conducting interviews, meeting announcements, solicitation of public inputs, and writing articles for Central Office. Reviewing, editing, and approving consultant news releases, brochures, fact sheets and other material that will be distributed to the public. Edit's communication materials written by employees, as well as consultants, and ensures all communications adhere to the organization’s style guide and represent District One’s interests. Assist in the preparation, production, and dissemination of materials for the district’s employees including the 1st Edition, Communications Newsletter, Banner Submissions, SharePoint Intranet stories and more. Prepares and presents information for meetings, and coordinates resolution of issues. Responsible for preparing documents and maps to facilitate the departments action plan meetings, writing, editing designing, and taking photographs, research subjects, conduct interviews, meeting announcements, solicitation of public inputs, and write articles for Central Office Public Information office (PIO) when needed. Assist the State Public Information Office in providing information for internal reports #J-18808-Ljbffr