District Construction Qa Engineer - 55011809

Requisition No: 823211 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION QA ENGINEER - 55011809

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55011809 

Salary:  $78,656.77 - $101,791.12 

Posting Closing Date: 03/18/2024 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

406 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Laury Dominique

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-777-4112

• 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)

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: Conducts quality assurance field reviews of District Construction projects to ensure Traffic Control Plan is being carried out in accordance with plans and specifications. Performs periodic inspections (day and night) on a representative number of projects (In-House and Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI)) in each operations center. Advises project administrators of necessary revisions to correct deficiencies. Performs field tests on reflectivity of stripes and signs, as well as color of approved Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) devices. Signs and seals engineering documents. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, and planning and directing employee's work.

Acts as the District Construction Liaison for districtwide utility coordination efforts. Provides guidance to the operation centers on the resolution of utility related construction issues. Acts as liaison between the contractor, utility companies, operation centers, and other third parties. Attends utility pre-construction meetings and utility hand-off meetings as necessary. Reviews utility reimbursement /non-reimbursement documentation and recommends for approval.

Develops and oversees the District Construction Warranty Program. Evaluates contractor performance during warranty period, determines compliance with specified warranty requirements, and reviews unsatisfactory performance with General Counsel's Office. Evaluates contractor proposals for remediation of defective work/materials and determines feasibility of proposals. Coordinates with operations centers and contractors to ensure remediation is accomplished in allowable timeframes. Initiates and maintains contact with contractor to resolve latent defect issues. Performs and/or oversees all other miscellaneous issues related with warranties including quarterly summary reports.

Acts as District Construction Liaison with State Construction Office in obtaining specification change approvals and project limit extension approvals. Provides responses to proposed specification and procedure changes on behalf of District Construction office and the operations centers.

Represents District Construction Office on Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) and Design-Build Technical Review Committees (TRC).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, and principles of roadway and bridge construction; Knowledge of construction project administration, knowledge in principles and practices of traffic control plans and/or maintenance of traffic; Skilled in problem solving techniques and negotiation and resolution of construction and construction-related issues; Skilled in the interpretation of construction contracts, standard specifications, design standards and plans; Knowledge of Word processing, and spreadsheet software; Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data; Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing); Ability to work independently and effectively with little supervision; Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple work assignments to ensure proper completion. Ability to supervise people.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Licensure with the State Board of Professional Engineers under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes.

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.

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $4,222.40 will be added to the annual salary.
 

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.