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ASST STATE STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER - 55010098

Date: May 30, 2025

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Requisition No: 854071

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ASST STATE STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER - 55010098

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55010098

Salary: $116,964.65 - $151,366.01

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2025

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

986 / Structures Design Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Ben Goldsberry

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4255

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $116,964.65 - $151,366.01

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.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

605 Suwannee St, Tallahassee FL 32399

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages the Plans Review Section, including movable bridge efforts, which include design reviews of in-house and design projects prepared by consulting engineering firms for all Districts. Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the engineering design work performed by assigned staff.

Assists the State Structures Design Engineer in establishing and implementing policies and procedures for directing the structures design operation statewide. Analyzes and resolves complex technical problems concerning the design or construction of highway structures.

Performs employee evaluations, time sheet and leave approvals, training activities and other required administrative activities. Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the engineering design work performed by assigned staff.

Coordinates and communicates with consultants, District Offices, other Florida Department of Transportation offices, Federal Highway Administration and other agencies involved in project development activities. Arranges and attends meetings as required to resolve problems and maintain project schedules. Assures that quality control procedures are implemented to provide quality designs and contract documents on schedule thereby making optimum use of state and federal funds.

Reviews applications made by consultants for prequalification to do structures design work. Assists in preparation of scope of work for services, evaluates technical and man-hour proposals and participates in fee negotiations.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

+ The design and construction of major bridges including steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and post-tensioned concrete

+ The processes involved with the development of bridge plans, manuals and specifications.

Skills in:

+ The development of bridge plans

+ the design of bridge components

+ The writing of construction specifications

Ability to:

+ Manage, supervise and assign tasks to a diverse group of employees

+ Work with individuals or teams to resolve issues

+ Communicate effectively in writing and verbally

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

+ Work independently and adapt to work situations and assignments

+ Evaluate engineering works and systems for areas of improvement.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

+ Registration as Professional Engineer pursuant to Chapter 471, Florida Statutes

Other Job-Related Requirements:

+ This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations

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

+ 10 paid holidays a year

+ Generous vacation and sick leave

+ Career advancement opportunities

+ Tuition waiver for public college courses

+ A variety of training opportunities

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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 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 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistance

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:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee