MAINTENANCE MANAGER/CONTRACTS - 55005721

Requisition No: 843120 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MANAGER/CONTRACTS - 55005721

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55005721 

Salary:  $72,817.94 - $94,234.99 

Posting Closing Date: 01/01/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

491 / BROWARD OPERATIONS

 OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Robbie Hicks

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Robbie.Hicks@dot.state.fl.us

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.  

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;
2. any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years

Your driving record will be reviewed, and the status of your driver license confirmed.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Supervises employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks. Ensures all required paperwork, i.e., work schedules, timesheets, performance evaluations, training plans, daily crew reports, work orders, etc. are accurate, complete and timely.

Manages the unit's contracting program. Performs the work to develop the contract specifications, including special provisions, cost estimates, justifications, and work quantities. Researches, analyzes and develops new and innovative approaches to contracting the maintenance needs of the unit.
 

Serves as the Project Manager on district and local contracts. Manages contract administration duties within the unit, including conducting all pre-bid conferences, active participation in pre-work
conferences and routine follow-up with contract managers. Coordinates the resolution of any disputes, misunderstandings of contract conditions, claims against the Department and negotiations necessary to provide resolution.
 

Supervises subordinates and assists in design, layout and construction of special projects, periodic maintenance, roadway maintenance. Recommends solutions to the special projects. Serves as a project manager for National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) and projects for the Maintenance Office. Acts as the Maintenance Unit's point of contact regarding issues to the NPDES projects.
 

Manages the unit's local agreements with government agencies desiring to contract with the Department under the Local Agreement Program.
 

Reviews construction plans, attends construction project meetings and performs field reviews. Reviews and inspects construction projects to ensure that they meet Department standards.
 

Serves as a liaison and meets with engineers, supervisors, local government officials, other state agencies and private citizens regarding all maintenance matters. Ensures complaints, either written or oral, are handled tactfully and efficiently.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Knowledge of current maintenance operations, activities, rules and policies. Ability to read, interpret and analyze engineering and technical data and plans/specification packages. Knowledge of engineering design, construction and maintenance concepts. Skilled in administering and managing multiple projects. Knowledge of department rules, policies, and procedures, including those in the personnel area. Ability to lead, manage, supervise and work with diverse groups of people. Knowledge of standard indexes. Knowledge of proper safety practices. Skilled in inspecting worksites for compliance of the department roadway standards. Skilled in determining work priorities and sequences. Ability to deal with internal and external customers in a courteous manner. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to monitor maintenance/construction projects to ensure compliance with standards, specifications, rules and regulations.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:  Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies when necessary. Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Advanced Level within one year and maintain it. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of section 215.422, F.S., related State Comptroller’s rules, and the Department of Transportation’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

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.