COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - 55009337

Requisition No: 861024 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - 55009337

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009337 

Salary:  $51,587.59 - $66,760.41 

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

912 / Public Information Office

CAREER SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON: Natalie Lowers

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-5211

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Natalie.Lowers@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,984.14 - $2,567.71 /biweekly range / $51,587.59 - $66,760.41 /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:

Communications Specialist, Public Information Office

 

As part of FDOT Communications, you’ll be part of a fast-paced team that helps tell FDOT’s story. This position will be primarily focused on creating social media content, researching and responding to media inquiries, and assisting to deliver quality visual materials and talking points for FDOT’s Executive Leadership.

 

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:

Burns Building - 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida

 

Annual Salary Range:

$51,587.59 - $66,760.41

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Communications Specialist is a member of the Communications Office of the Florida Department of Transportation.

 

Assist in the management of the department's internal relations activities. Assist with content creation for the department's social media pages. Research and provide suggestions on how to enhance the department's social media presence. Assist with media relations as directed. Assist with special projects and research as required, including website and branding initiatives.

 

Prepare and distribute fact sheets or other written materials. Responsible for various types of content creation while meeting deadlines. Assist in drafting and editing materials for department leadership. Assist the Communications Office with the development of presentations, documents, social content, and other materials for press events, hearings and meetings.

Research transportation-related news articles from various media outlets; prepare and distribute transportation-related news clips email daily, as well as monitor ongoing news trends and distribute relevant articles to senior staff and stakeholders as needed. Send out daily media calls. Monitor phones daily.

 

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