SERVICE PLAZA QUALITY AMBASSADOR - 55014567 Date: Sep 10, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 836933 Agency: Department of TransportationWorking Title: SERVICE PLAZA QUALITY AMBASSADOR - 55014567Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 55014567 Salary: $51,680.90 - $66,881.16 Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 878 / Business Development and Concessions OPEN COMPETITIVE SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Kimberly Padgett CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kimberly.Padgett@dot.state.fl.us ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,333.10 Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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
Generous vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays a year
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
Training opportunities
Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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!
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;
any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;
a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and
a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years
Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides onsite oversight at Service Plazas and Convenience Stores on Florida’s Turnpike. Monitors the performance of the concessionaire and their vendors to ensure compliance to the requirements outlined in the Concession Agreement. This oversight includes monitoring plaza cleanliness and appearance, quality of service, efficiency, concept operating hours, staffing levels, safety, and maintenance of building and grounds. Responsible for providing real time feedback to concessionaire’s onsite team on issues that need immediate attention and correction; and escalate issues to Business Development and Concessions Management (BDCM) managers.
Acts as an ambassador for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise to provide information on SunPass and other information as requested. Assist customers with SunPass kiosks as needed.
Monitors compliance to requirements related to pricing of food, beverages, merchandise, fuel, and other products sold. Assists with validation of market basket analysis.
Reports maintenance issues falling under Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)’s responsibility to the Facilities group, obtain work orders and track progress to resolution.
Provide critical support during hurricane season to assist with traffic through Service Plazas pre- and post-storm, and where needed in preparation for storm arrival and in other emergency situations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of concessions, food & beverage, retail, or other customer-facing operations; Ability to monitor and assess performance of service plaza operations; Skills in the use of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel; Ability to use a laptop, smart phone and tablet; Skills in completing reports and uploading documents and photographs; Skills in dealing with the public and assisting with customer service issues; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements relating to operational and management analysis activities; Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports and documents; Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices; Ability to work independently.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: A Class E Driver License required.
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.Location: POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33060 Nearest Major Market:Fort LauderdaleNearest Secondary Market:Miami