Requisition No: 813952
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: STATE CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURES ENGINEER – 55001100
Position Number: 55001100
Salary: $99,450.66 – $128,700.86
Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2023
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
982/ State Construction Office
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Patrick Overton
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4273
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Patrick.overton@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $ 4,500.03
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)
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!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates 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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers in the area of structures construction, inspection, and contract administration. Keep abreast of the latest technologies and innovations in the area of structures construction, inspection, and contract administration. Review and provide guidance for resolution of nonconforming workmanship, materials, inspection practices, and testing practices to ensure contract compliance.
Develop, review and update policies, procedures, and specifications related to the area of structures construction, inspection, and contract administration as needed to ensure consistency and compliance with Florida Statues, Department policies, federal laws, FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) and other applicable Department requirements.
Perform Process Reviews in the area of structures construction, inspection, and contract administration in accordance with CPAM (Construction Project Administration Manual). Perform additional reviews of category II structures as needed and assigned focusing on the overall progress of the structures construction and inspection.
Serve on and chair task teams and working groups that involve Central Office, Districts, FHWA, contract and consulting industries and other state agencies. Assist in planning, participate in, and give presentations at conferences and workshops to a variety of audiences.
Identify educational needs and develop training aids and programs that translate highly technical information into easy to understand mediums that allow comprehension. Participate as the instructor as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of structures construction, construction inspection, design, or contract administration practices, methods, and techniques; Knowledge of concrete and steel materials, testing, and specifications; Knowledge of steel erection and fabrication practices, methods, techniques, and specifications; Knowledge of cast-in-place and precast, prestressed concrete construction practices, methods, techniques, and specifications; Ability to identify what needs to be accomplished, to take initiative, and work independently, Ability to multi-task and establish priorities; Ability to participate in and facilitate conflict resolution; Skill in proficiently use computer software such as Microsoft Office; Skill to communicate technical information in writing and verbally in an easy to understand manner; Skill to write effective, coordinate, and interpret specifications, policies, procedures, reports and other technical documents; Skill to develop positive working relationships and provide leadership in diverse groups.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Some travel required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes
You may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
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 candidate 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 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.