Job Description

Requisition No: 863651
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN I - 55010292
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55010292
Salary: $38,108.36 - $49,316.70
Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
502 / Office of Information Technology
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Cassie Hyatt
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Casandra.hyatt@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,724.36/biweekly - $44,833.36/annual
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:
Computer Support Technician I
District Five
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the agency's IT infrastructure by providing timely and effective technical support. It enhances productivity and service delivery through proactive monitoring and resolution of service desk tickets, maintaining hardware and software functionality, and delivering high-quality customer service. The role also supports collaboration and communication across the agency by managing AV/VC systems and participating in cross-functional IT teams.
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 Technology
Office of Information Technology
719 S Woodland Blvd
DeLand, FL 32720
Annual Salary Range:
$43,025.73 - $55,680.35
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Monitors Service Desk queue and resolve support tickets as assigned. Documents work performed and resolution(s). Identify, analyze, and resolve problems and issues through the use of troubleshooting tools and techniques as well as teamwork. Provide high level of customer service by providing status and information to the customer.
Performs basic troubleshooting to determine cause of problem. Installs, configures, and provides user support for personal computers (PC) and peripheral equipment to include software installation and upgrades, patches and technical support within specified time frame. Works with staff on issues outside their areas of responsibility as needed.
Replaces or reconfigures existing computers or other equipment as needed. This includes but is not limited to PC replacements, memory upgrades, hard drive installations, and replacement of printer parts.
Coordinates service calls and repairs for warranty and non-warranty items. Maintains records on all calls and keeps accurate records relating to service calls for maintenance or warranty repairs.
Provides support for software applications such as Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, various off the shelf and Department developed applications, as needed or assigned.
Generates and maintains detailed technical documentation including software installation guidelines, troubleshooting processes.
Provides Audio Visual (AV) and Video Conference (VC) support as assigned. Assists with reserving, setting up, and troubleshooting of AV and VC equipment.
Participates in statewide teams, both internal and external to the Office of Information Technology (OIT).
Provide facts to facilitate the team's decision-making process and to achieve the team's goals. Shares
information and receives feedback from other OIT staff as appropriate.
Monitors and assigns service desk tickets to the appropriate technician or group for proper resolution and to ensure all Service Level Agreements are met in a timely manner.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products, including operating systems, office suite and outlook in a networked environment.
• Basic knowledge and skill of computer software, hardware, and firmware relative to personal computers, local area network/wide area network environments.

Skills in:

• Installing and providing technical support for software applications and operating systems.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Read, understand and comply with the department's policies, procedures, guidelines and practices relating to desktop standards.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• N/A

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent is required to respond to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of work experience in the installation, maintenance and technical support of workstation hardware. OR 1 year of experience providing customer service and technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 7 or above operating systems. OR Technical certifications from workstation training programs such as CompTIA A+ and Net+ may be substituted for 6 months of experience. OR associate degree from an accredited college or university with at least 25% of the completed coursework in Information Technology related courses.

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, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Veterans' Preference ONLY applies to Career Service positions. REMOVE THIS RED LANGUAGE AND THE PARAGRAPH BELOW IF YOU ARE NOT ADVERTISING A CAREER SERVICE POSITION:
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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
DELAND, FL, US, 32720

Skills Required