SENIOR CLERK - 55007087

November 8, 2025

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Requisition No: 864891 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - 55007087 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55007087 Salary: $36,015.70 - $46,608.55 Posting Closing Date: 11/21/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Job Posting Description 491 / BROWARD OPERATION CENTER OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE FULL-TIME CONTACT PERSON: Deidra Hendricks CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Deidra.Hendricks@dot.state.fl.us HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,385.22 - $1,792.64 /biweekly range / $36,015.70 - $46,608.55 /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. 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 Senior Clerk / District Four / Director of Operations / District Maintenance / Ft. Lauderdale Maintenance Admin This position will perform advanced clerical and administrative support duties, including data entry, record keeping, document preparation, and correspondence. Assists with processing forms, maintaining files, and providing customer service to internal and external individuals. May handle confidential information and work under limited supervision to ensure compliance with state policies and procedures. Supports departmental operations through accurate and timely clerical work. 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 Four – Broward Operations 5548 NW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Annual Salary Range $36,015.70 - $46,608.55 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,268.80 will be added to the annual salary. Your Specific Responsibilities Prepares personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, classification packages and performance evaluations. Works with management and staff to prepare, and research as necessary, personnel paperwork in accordance with department requirements. Keeps up-to-date on the latest Human Resources procedures and policies. Disseminates information via various methods i.e., e-mail, flyers, posters, one-on-one briefs or in group settings. Coordinates with the District Human Resource (HR) office to assist employees with general human resource issues, Family Medical Leave Act, Worker's Compensation, People First System and job opportunities. Performs administrative support duties and responsibilities assisting the staff. Creates memorandums, letters, spreadsheets, reports, presentations and schedules consistent with approved formats as needed by staff. Reviews and distributes mail. Coordinates, schedules and sets up conferences and meetings for the Office/Section. Uses a variety of software applications, databases, and office equipment to accomplish assigned tasks. Type correspondence, organize and maintain filing systems to include: Records filing, retention and off-site storage, destruction, Public Records requests and Property Inventory Tracking via various management systems to ensure compliance with department procedures. Provide support in the annual inventory process by locating and scanning assigned property and equipment. Perform front desk receptionist coverage or any other area to promote and enhance the production level of administration overall; including communication/switchboard, security, customer service, information dissemination, administrative reports and other administrative support tasks as identified by the Office Operations Manager. The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge Of <ul><li> office procedures and practices </li><li> budget management and/or procurement of goods and services </li><li> records and files management. </li></ul>Skills In <ul><li> reading, understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. </li><li> using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. </li><li> planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments. </li><li> listening to and understanding the needs of both internal and external customers. </li><li> independent planning, coordinating, completing and tracking the status of assignments. </li><li> following oral and written instructions. </li></ul>Ability To <ul><li> communicate effectively orally and in writing. </li><li> establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. </li><li> collect information/data and review for accuracy and completeness. </li><li> use office equipment, Microsoft software applications, and databases. </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications <ul><li> High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency. </li></ul>The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: <ul><li> Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) </li><li> $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) </li><li> Dental, vision and supplemental insurances </li><li> State of Florida retirement package </li><li> 10 paid holidays a year </li><li> Generous vacation and sick leave </li><li> Career advancement opportunities </li><li> Tuition waiver for public college courses </li><li> A variety of training opportunities </li><li> Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li></ul>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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

DISCLAIMER