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MyFlorida STATE CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTY ENGINEER - 55009729 1 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
STATE CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTY ENGINEER - 55009729 1
Date: Aug 28, 2024
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Requisition No: 833289
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: STATE CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTY ENGINEER - 55009729 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55009729
Salary: $123,017.44 - $148,851.04
Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
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: $5,204.58
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!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers in the areas of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT); Lighting, Electrical, Signalization, Signs (LESS), and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); Americans with Disability Act accessibility; pavement markings; guardrail; Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI); and contract disputes. Keep abreast of the latest technology and innovation in the areas of expertise. Make recommendations on failing material test reports or nonconforming practices in areas of expertise.
Develop, review and update policies, procedures and specifications related to the area of expertise to ensure consistency and compliance with Florida Statutes, Department policies, federal laws, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other applicable Department requirements.
Serve on Task Teams and other working groups that Involve FHWA, Industry, Central Office and Districts in assigned areas of expertise. Assist in planning, participate in, and give presentations at conferences and workshops.
Conduct regular process reviews of selected Districts in areas of expertise to ensure compliance with contract documents. Review guide lists for compliance with latest specifications and policies. Produce reports relating to these reviews.
Identify educational needs, help develop training aids as necessary, and participate as an instructor when needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to provide assistance to Districts and Central Office In areas of expertise. Ability to write specifications, procedures, reports, and documents in assigned areas of expertise. Ability to perform Process Reviews on construction projects in assigned areas of expertise. Ability to serve on committees, task teams, and other working groups as requested. Skilled in technical writing. Ability to review requested contract modifications and specification changes in areas of expertise. Ability to develop tracking databases. Skilled in use of computer software - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting engineering data. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to coordinate with Industry and other Government Agencies.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Registered Professional Engineer's Licensure in accordance with Chapter 471, F.S.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Some travel is required . This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations
As a CANDIDATE, 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 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 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee