UTILITY COORDINATOR - 55010952
Requisition No: 866358
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: UTILITY COORDINATOR - 55010952
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55010952
Salary: $47,655.34 - $61,671.61
Posting Closing Date: 01/05/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
490 / Treasure Coast Operations
OPEN COMPETITIVE / ANTICIPATED VACANCY
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Anna Dienno
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: anna.dienno@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,832.90 - $2,371.99 /biweekly range / $47,655.34 - $61,671.61 /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:
UTILITY COORDINATOR/DISTRICT 4/DISTRICT MAINTENANCE/FORT PIERCE MAINTENANCE-ADMINISTRATION
This position will work closely with the plans review coordinator to identity existing utilities that will need to be relocated due to future roadway construction activities. The Utility coordinator monitors and enforces the utility firms relocation schedules and activities. This position remains involved throughout the construction process to assist as needed.
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 4 – TREASURE COAST OPERATIONS
3601 OLEANDER AVENUE
FT. PIERCE, FL 34982
Annual Salary Range:
$47,655.34 - $61,671.61
Your Specific Responsibilities:
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Monitors, participates, and coordinates the utility phase of pre-construction and construction activities. Reviews plans focusing on potential utility conflicts. Process field inspections to review utility permits to identify technical issues and provide resolution of construction problems on behalf of the Department. Assists in the preparation of and attends utility pre-construction meetings and utility handoff meetings. Expedites resolution of construction utility conflicts issues. May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation vehicle.
Performs constructability reviews at the field worksite during phase reviews for errors and omissions in accordance with the district and resident guidelines, Plans Preparation Manual and Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM). Reviews plans for biddability to establish whether a contractor can submit a competitive bid based on provided plans and specifications. Performs field reviews to verify design information. Provides written comments to designers by the due date.
Maintains the State/District website and database information that links utility relocation schedule, utility as-builts, contractor’s Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule, design plans, utility matrix, relocation activities by project, and all work for a given construction company. Database automatically reflects due dates to the utility companies as to when utilities need to be relocated. Acts as liaison between the contractor, utility companies, the Department and other third parties. Conducts monthly meetings with each construction company and/or utility company to update the database with relevant information such as the start of relocation for each construction project, date of completion and identification of new utilities requiring relocation.
Acts as Utility Coordinator for all projects being supervised by Treasure Coast Operations Center. Tracks and enforces the utility work schedule, ensures that the requirements of the utility work schedule are followed and completed as stated. Prior to construction, coordinates with cities, utility companies, County, businesses and other agencies to minimize contractor delays due to utility conflicts during construction. Tracks reimbursable utility relocation. Provides Project Engineer with status reports with any pending issues when contract is executed. Conducts Quality Assurance checks at the residency level on construction projects.
Coordinates with the Construction Project Manager (PM) for inspection of utility relocations before construction project begins and verifies that Daily Work Reports (DWR) are being written in Site Manager format for reimbursable work as required by CPAM. Files the DWR’s for use in invoice payment verification. Receives, date stamps, and tracks utility reimbursable utility invoices for each construction project for timely response.
Coordinates pre-work meeting with utility company and Construction PM before relocation work begins, to discuss “As Built” requirements, density requirements, and bore log submittal requirements. Also coordinates between General Assigned Contract Manager, Construction Project Manager and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team to verify an Inspector is available to oversee reimbursable relocation efforts.
Investigates, develops and maintains a business plan to improve utility impacts on construction projects. Conducts Business Impact surveys; analyzes and disseminates results.
Coordinates Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP). Schedules and tracks attendance at classes.
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The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- concepts, terminology, principles of road and bridge construction
- construction material testing requirements
- proper construction techniques, methods and materials
Skills in:
- the interpretation of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standard specifications, roadway, traffic design standards and the Florida Sample Testing Manual
- dealing effectively with a variety of people
- the use of personal computers, windows, word processing and spreadsheets
- using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
Ability to:
- analyze and interpret engineering data
- solve problems relating to engineering
- effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with contractors, consulting engineers, FDOT staff, local agencies and the public
- work independently and effectively with little supervision
- review field decisions involving contract specifications, interpretation, scope and intent of contracts and changed conditions
- make decisions and engineering judgments regarding plans and specifications
- organize documentation for on-going construction projects, prepare reports and maintain records.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
- Class “E” Driver’s License required
Minimum Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years’ experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency.
This position requires a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
- three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
- any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
- a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
- a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.
Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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.
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.
FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34982
Nearest Major Market: Port Saint Lucie