STANDARD PLANS ENGINEERING SPECIALIST - 55009703

Date: Aug 14, 2024

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No: 834503

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STANDARD PLANS ENGINEERING SPECIALIST - 55009703

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009703

Salary: $71,403.38 - $92,404.37

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2024

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

960 / Roadway Design Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Rick Jenkins

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4255

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Rick.Jenkins@dot.state.fl.us

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:

  Perform technical assignments for preliminary development of statewide design standards, criteria and guidelines relating to roadway design and roadway construction plans. Perform preliminary analysis of engineered components within the design standards for compliance with current design practices and criteria. The incumbent must exercise independent judgment and proper application of engineering fundamentals in accomplishing these tasks.

  Provide computer aided drafting and design technical support in the research and development and/or modification of the Standard Plans. This responsibility includes the search and dissemination of background materials for the development of details and working drawings for the Standard Plans and includes the preparation of final technical drawings for the Standard Plans.

  Update and maintain website as needed to stay in line with other FDOT offices. Adjust website with updated review packages for different review cycles throughout the year. Convert to digital files and maintenance of digital libraries for web site installation. Monitor the web site for accuracy, clarity, and convenience to the users.

Provide assistance to districts and their consultants and to municipalities and other government authorities on issues related to the Design Standards. This includes assisting with the assembly of training materials and support of training that is given on a statewide basis. This also includes support for Department Quality Assurance activities.

Maintain a close, cooperative working relationship between other Department offices, the Federal Highway Administration, and the transportation industry on all matters relating to area of responsibility. Participates in Department cross-functional and coordinating task team activities. Advise superiors on matters relating to area of responsibility and in their absence acts on these matters as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of roadway design and roadway construction plans. Knowledge of Roadway Design Criteria and the application of appropriate engineering fundamentals to design details and design notes. Skill in using computer aided drafting and design software to prepare engineering drawings and details, and roadway design related graphics. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to be proactive and work independently. Skill in developing and delivering technical training and making presentations. Ability to make website updates and additions.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or its equivalent and three years of experience in any of the following: transportation engineering, transportation planning, roadway design, or local government planning/engineering. An engineering or engineering technology degree may substitute for experience requirement

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