CONSTRUCTION COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST - 55005993

Requisition No: 880482 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST - 55005993

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55005993 

Salary:  $46,599.20 - $60,304.85 

Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

306 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Amy Bowers 

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1253

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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

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:

Construction Compliance Specialist District 3 / District Construction

This position will provide oversight and guidance to District CEI Resident Compliance Specialists, including project audits and offering technical assistance.

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:

FDOT District Three Headquarters

1074 Hwy 90

Chipley, Fl 32428

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Reviews and evaluates compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity /Wages/On-the-Job Training procedures. Completes Construction Contract Compliance Administration (CCCA) reviews on all assigned Resident Compliance Specialists to include scheduling, reviewing documents and distributing and tracking findings. Completes follow up Construction Compliance Administration (CCCA) reviews as needed

Provides technical assistance to consultants and contractors. Conducts offered training courses both virtually and in-person. Assists in preparation of presentations and handouts.  Presents assigned materials at training courses.

Attends preconstruction conferences of assigned Resident Compliance Specialists virtually and in-person. Discusses Contract Compliance requirements as needed.

Assists in project site visits as needed to conduct labor interviews or Contract Compliance Review interviews.

Conducts quarterly site visits to conduct job-site bulletin board inspections.

Develops, maintains and applies comprehensive and practical knowledge of related Federal laws, Florida Statutes, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) procedures and operating practices of contractors and other Districts. Communicates with district staff observations, trends, problems, etc. and assists in achieving consistency and compliance of all program matters; completes various reports of work activities.

Assists in the district’s risk-based reviews of contractors to include prompt pay audits, subcontract audits, etc. Duties related to this aspect can change yearly based on the district’s risks.

Participate in any training provided by United States Department of Labor (USDOL), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as deemed necessary by the District Contract Compliance Manager (DCCM).

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

Knowledge of:

• Department Contract Compliance
• Contract Compliance regulations and procedures

Skills in:

• Using computer programs
• Composing written correspondence and various reports

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Read, understand, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Plan, organize and schedule work assignments
• Speak in front of groups and make effective presentations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Collecting and analyzing data and documentation accurately and in a timely manner 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years experience in a related field can substitute for a high school diploma or equivalency

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.

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 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

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.