STANDARD PLANS PUBLICATION MANAGER - 55010040

Date: Aug 14, 2024

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Requisition No: 834475

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STANDARD PLANS PUBLICATION MANAGER - 55010040

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55010040

Salary: $92,784.64 - $120,074.24

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

960 / Roadway Design Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT 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:

  Supervises employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff who develop, review, and implement Statewide standards, specifications, criteria, procedures, guidelines, and engineering tools relating to roadway design and construction. Responsible for leading and supervising assigned employees in accordance with Department's policies and procedures. Motivates, trains, coaches, and guides subordinate employees as they manage, develop, update, review, and publish Standard Plans, Standard Plans Instructions, and Standard Specifications.

  Develop, update, and review of Standard Plans, Standard Specifications and Developmental Specifications related to Standard Plans and APL products as assigned. This includes the responsibility of coordinating with the State Specifications Office for potential impacts to specifications, coordination with District staff/Engineer of Record for specific application of developmental products and procedures. Must be able to exercise independent judgment and leadership in the formulation and review of these standards, specifications, criteria, procedures, guidelines, engineering tools and computer aided design programs which will have a direct impact on construction plans prepared on a Statewide basis. These standards must give consideration to Pedestrian, Bicyclist, Americans with Disability Act, Elder Road Users, transit, environmental, and other similar specific concerns.

  Maintain a close, cooperative working relationship between other Department offices, the Federal Highway Administration, the transportation industry and traffic engineering community on all matters relating to roadway and traffic design. Participate in Department cross-functional and coordinating task team activities. Advise superiors on matters relating to roadway and traffic design and in their absence acts on matters as appropriate.

  Provide technical advice and assistance to districts and their consultants on issues related to the use of design standards and criteria including background, design requirements and construction requirements. This includes course development and presentation of appropriate training on a statewide basis, technical support for manuals and support for Department Quality Assurance activities.

  Review roadway and traffic proprietary products, as assigned, for inclusion on the Department’s Approved Products List (APL). These products include, but are not limited to roadside barriers and crash cushions, sign sheeting, raised pavement markers, delineators, etc. The incumbent must exercise independent judgment in evaluating the safety performance of such devices and their suitability for use on Florida’s roadways.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Roadway Design and Contract Plans Development Process. Knowledge of geometric design, roadway safety, pedestrian safety, engineering tools and computer aided design programs. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others. Ability to adapt to a variety of work situations and assignments. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to develop and deliver technical training and make presentations. Ability to plan, coordinate, and complete technical research. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to be proactive and work independently. Ability to supervise

  OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: R equires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology and three years of experience in transportation engineering, transportation planning, roadway design, or local government planning/engineering.

  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 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