ASPHALT BINDER LAB MANAGER - 55010127

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Location:

GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607

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Requisition No: 832148

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ASPHALT BINDER LAB MANAGER - 55010127

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55010127

Salary: $69,226.57 - $89,587.32

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

820 / STATE MATERIALS OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Greg Sholar

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-955-2920

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: gregory.sholar@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $3,132.42

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 (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:

  Supervises employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work.

  Perform engineering analysis required to determine the best application of materials to a given need. Specify performance requirements and/or material properties as required. Specify testing and inspection requirements necessary to verify performance or material properties.

  Develop and implement in-house research. Facilitate the implementation of research findings. Perform evaluations of new products, equipment and practices. Perform testing that requires advanced skill or specialized training/qualification. Monitor test parameters during testing to assess validity of the data. Perform advanced analytical analysis of results. Perform critical analysis of results to determine if retesting or resampling is required. Interpret results and provide findings to customers immediately as required. Develop and implement in-house research. Facilitate the implementation of research findings. Perform evaluations of new products, equipment and practices.

  Perform field and/or laboratory testing in accordance with the applicable Florida Sampling and Testing Methods (FSTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) test method. Report results precisely in the appropriate database. Keep all testing equipment calibrated and in good working order. Obtain and maintain all qualifications necessary to perform the test in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) procedures. Analyze materials data for contract and procedural compliance. Take timely action to correct any errors in the data. Actively facilitate the notification of stakeholders of errors, failures or negative trends.

  Provide materials related technical support to customers as requested. Provide support in time to meet the customer's needs. Review Quality Control plans, Construction plans, specifications, procedures and any other documents necessary to execute the Department's mission. Provide clear comments as requested in time to be useful to the customer. Offer solutions when objecting to the approach that is proposed.

  Inspect laboratories for compliance with Department contract and procedural documents. Review records, procedures, equipment and personnel as necessary to assess compliance with contract and procedural requirements. Provide feedback and technical assistance to laboratory personnel as appropriate. Document and report findings. Perform follow-up inspections as necessary. Evaluate project/process to determine current performance status. Make/recommend improvements to optimize delivery or improve results. Notify stakeholders of any changes to the project/process. Ensure project/process is consistent, predictable, and repeatable.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of asphalt binders. Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations. Skill to operate a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data. Ability to solve problems relating to engineering. Ability to perform engineering inspections. Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate engineering information effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to supervise employees.

  OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

  Travel as required by section activities. This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

  NOTE: The incumbent of this position is required to handle hazardous materials possessing the characteristics of ignitability, corrosivity, and toxicity as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 40, Part 261. The incumbent must be trained in the handling of the aforementioned hazardous materials prior to commencing work or he/she must work only under the direct control of a supervisor who is trained in the handling of such materials.

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.

Nearest Major Market:Gainesville