ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Requisition No: 884406 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 55007833 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 55007833 Salary: $44,107.36 - $57,080.11 Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

691 / NORTH DADE MAINTENANCE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Bencze Vajta

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

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: View email address on click.appcast.io HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,696.44 - $2,195.39 /biweekly range / $44,107.36 - $57,080.11 /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. 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: Administrative Assistant I / District Six / North Dade Maintenance This position will assist in managing the overall administrative functions of the Office/Section. Assist in planning, coordinating, and organizing work assignments and projects. Coordinate and review for accuracy personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, classification packages and performance evaluations. 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: District Six North Dade Maintenance 1773 NE 205th Street North Miami Beach, FL 33179 Annual Salary Range: $44,107.36 - $57,080.11 Your Specific Responsibilities: Assist in managing the overall administrative functions of the Office/Section. Assist in planning, coordinating, and organizing work assignments and projects. Coordinate and review for accuracy personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, classification packages and performance evaluations. Process correspondence and requests for staff and management. Serve on and support administrative support and special events committees such as Safety Coordination, New Employee Orientation, and Awards and Recognition as needed. Assist in maintaining file system, correspondence, meeting minutes, personnel actions, and other related documents. Coordinate with management and other administrative staff on purchases, transfers, and surplus of equipment to ensure department procedures are followed and all offices are in compliance. Process purchasing card charges in Florida Accounting Information Resource subsystem (FLAIR) according to procedure. Review and distribute mail. Coordinate, schedule and set up conferences and meetings for the Office/Section. Provide direction and assistance to staff on personnel rules, travel requests/reimbursements, and other department policies, procedures. Work with Management and staff to coordinate, process, and research as necessary, personnel paperwork in accordance with department requirements. The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Administrative principles and practices. Office procedures and practices. The principles and techniques of effective communication. Skills in: Written and verbal communication. Reading, interpreting, communicating applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to: Collect data relating to administrative functions such as human resources, (**purchasing**) or report writing. Prepare correspondence and administrative reports. Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Work independently. Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Communicate effectively. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 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, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption. 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. Location: State of Florida