STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER II - 55009740

Date: Jul 12, 2024

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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Requisition No: 832934

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER II - 55009740

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009740

Salary: $72,982.05 - $94,447.35

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

986 / Structures Design Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Ben Goldsberry

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4255

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Ben.Goldsberry@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:

  Participates in all aspects of research projects. Assists with identifying research needs, developing projects scopes, selecting research team, managing project, reviewing deliverables, and implementing results.

  Assists in performing reviews of Category 2 consultant-produced bridge design projects from initial concept to preparation of final contract documents. Reviews project specific design criteria from Request for Proposal (RFP) and Concept Plan inception through project procurement for Category 2 bridge projects. Assists in developing innovative RFP contracting language which maximizes contract flexibility while achieving project objectives.

  Develops and implements proposals for new design policies and procedures. Develops and reviews revisions to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bridge Design Specifications. Assists with development of construction and material specifications originated in the Structures Design Office.

  Participates in in-house design projects and special project studies that include analysis, design, and calculations.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Soils and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manual, FDOT Design Manual, Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction, Basis of Estimates Manual, Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Production Criteria Handbook; Knowledge of AASHTO Load-and-Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, Manual for Bridge Evaluation; Knowledge of structural engineering practices and principles; Knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting software; Skilled in solving engineering problems; Skilled in utilizing structural design/analysis software, MathCad and Microsoft Office Programs; Skilled in reading and interpreting structures and roadway construction plans; Ability to prepare project scopes of services and staff hour estimates; Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing; Ability to adapt to other section needs; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471

  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.

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee