ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 55012429
Date: Feb 9, 2026
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Requisition No: 869862
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 55012429
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55012429
Salary: 51,468.02 - 66,605.67
Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
706 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION
ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Dansenia Gaddie
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6274
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Dansenia.Gaddie@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,979.54 - $2,561.76 /biweekly range / $51,468.02 - $66,605.67 /annual range
ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $2,262.01
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 II / District Construction
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:
Florida Department of Transportation
D7 - Headquarters
11201 McKinley Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Manages the overall administrative functions of the Office. Plans, coordinates, and organizes work assignments and projects. Prepares and assists supervisors with personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring packages and performance evaluations. Maintains confidentiality on all issues. Stays up to date with the latest changes in rules, procedures, and processes related to: Human Resources, Purchasing, Travel, etc.
Performs receptionist duties for the District Construction Office. Prepares the monthly construction project status reports. Performs annual inventory process by locating and scanning assigned property and equipment. Assists as needed with personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, classification packages, and performance evaluations.
Maintains file system, correspondence, meeting minutes, personnel actions, and other related documents. Coordinates 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. Processes purchasing card charges in Florida Accounting Information Resource subsystem (FLAIR) according to procedure. Completes travel documents and reviews budget for travel. Assists the Manager in monitoring and administering the Office budget for purchases and or rate management.
Processes correspondence and requests for staff and management. Serves on and supports administrative support and committees such as Safety Coordinator for the Construction office. Coordinates Workers Compensation paperwork for employees in Construction.
Coordinates, schedules and set-up conferences and meetings for the Office/Section to include the District Construction Engineer's email and calendar. Provides direction on personnel rules, travel reimbursements, and other department policies, procedures.
Reviews records and crash reports which require action and recommends solutions or courses of action. Performs special assignments, research, and report preparation. Proofreads reports and correspondences for staff. Performs the duties of Application Coordinator for the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Administrative principles and practices.
Office procedures and practices.
Principles and techniques of effective communication.
Skills in:
Collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data relating to administrative functions such as budgeting, human resource management personnel, purchasing or report writing.
Written and verbal communication.
Reading, interpreting, communicating applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to:
Supervise.
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.
Handle confidential information.
Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Communicate effectively.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications (Required for CS Only. List required work experience first. Post-secondary education can only be listed as a substitute to the work experience, unless required by statute.): Three (3) years of administrative experience. An associate degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of required experience.
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: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
TAMPA, FL, US, 33612
Nearest Major Market:Tampa
