STRUCTURES DESIGNER II - 55012310

Requisition No : 863369

Agency : Department of Transportation

Working Title : STRUCTURES DESIGNER II - 55012310

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

458 / STRUCTURES

PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON : Fanny Crandall

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER : 954-777-4666

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS : Fanny.Crandall@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE : $2,336.14 - $3,023.23 / biweekly range / $60,739.53 - $78,604.10 / annual range

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 Work You Will Do

This position will prepare Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) produced contract plan sheets. This position will also assist in the review and evaluation of consultant produced reports, plans and design calculations for structures under the guidance of Technical Professionals.

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

District Four – Transportation Development.

3400 West Commercial Blvd

Annual Salary Range

$60,739.53 - $78,604.10

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities

• Prepares Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) produced contract plan sheets. Ensures plans have been developed in accordance with appropriate design criteria, policy and procedures. Assists in the preparation of design calculations, cost estimates, quantities and other engineering functions required for the production of bridges, miscellaneous highway structures, retaining walls, box culverts, multi-post signs and sound barrier walls under the guidance of Technical Professionals.
• Provides technical support for preparation of engineering reports and other documents associated with structural projects. Assist with quality control of in-house design calculations and contract plans.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of consultant produced reports, plans and design calculations for structures under the guidance of Technical Professionals. Ensure plans and designs are produced in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (Department) and other approved design specifications.
• Assists Technical Professionals with the coordination of responses to State Structures Design Office and FHWA as necessary. Identifies and analyzes commonly occurring errors and brings them to the attention of the Technical Professional.
• Provides technical assistance and support for preliminary engineering, consultant acquisition and post-design activities. Assist with the preparation of scopes of services, staff hours, project schedules, negotiations and construction cost estimates.
• Provides technical assistance to District staff as needed in support of Project Development & Engineering, Value Engineering, Construction and Maintenance activities. Assists with managing the miscellaneous structures design contract. Attends technical training as required.

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

Knowledge of

Skilled in

Minimum Qualifications

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including

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.

Veterans and Disability Statements

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 APPPLICANT 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.

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. REQUESTED AND APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE PROVIDED. CONTACT 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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. PERSUANT TO CHAPTER 295, FLORIDA STATUTES, CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE WILL RECEIVE PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT FOR CAREER SERVICE VACANCIES AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. SGMA SECRETARY DOC : 00260

Location :

FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309

Nearest Major Market : Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market : Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., Eastern time.

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