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Form of workRequisition No: 820936
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SAFETY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II - 55011670
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55011670
Salary: $39,344.61 - $50,916.55
Posting Closing Date: 02/02/2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
752 / DISTRICT SAFETY
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Lisa Luberza
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: lisa.luberza@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,780.30
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: Supports safety office crash data management. Pulls crash data to address weekly crash data requests, reviews crash reports, helps to maintain and update safety databases, and assists in development of fatal crash deposition reports.
Performs site reviews or inspections or meetings in support of safety reviews and evaluations. Aids with Safety Outreach of Florida Department of Transportation offices, local agencies, and other interested parties.
Assists with day-to-day safety office functions such as safety recommendation entry and tracking and maintaining safety databases in a timely and consistent manner.
Composes and produces routine correspondence. Maintains digital files and records of correspondence, invoices, documents, reports, and other materials.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skilled And Proficient In The Use Of Computers And Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, Teams And One Note); Ability To Solve Problems Relating To Engineering; Ability To Plan, Organize And Coordinate Work Assignments And Projects; Ability To Communicate Effectively; Ability To Establish Effective Working Relationships With Others; Knowledge Of Florida's Strategic Highway Safety Plan; Ability To Collect, Analyze, And Interpret Engineering Data; Ability To Read And Understand Job-Related Materials And Fill Out Reports And Forms; Ability To Manage Workload To Produce On Time Resolutions To Problems; Lift, Carry, And Handle Up To 50 Pounds; Stoop, Squat, Push, Pull, Crawl Or Bend On A Frequent Basis; Stand For An Extended Period Of Time; Ability To Participate In Meetings With Internal And External Customers To Represent Traffic Safety Interest To Include Useful Commentary And Review Of Work Products And To Include Correspondence And Follow-Up Contact As Needed.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency. Two years of experience in customer service, technology, public outreach, or community education programs.
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 $478.40 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.
