MATERIALS COORDINATOR-DATABASE APP - 55010187

Requisition No: 854631 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MATERIALS COORDINATOR-DATABASE APP - 55010187

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010187 

Salary:  $54,811.09 - $70,932.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/07/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

820 / STATE MATERIALS OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Susan Musselman

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-955-6669

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  susan.musselman@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY: $2,529.74/biweekly / $65,773.31/annual

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:

Materials Coordinator-Database App / Engineering And Operations / Bureau Of Materials And Research / State Materials Office

This position is a part of the Database and Information team and performs a variety of functions related to database development, application maintenance, report writing and data analysis. You will provide technical support for the Materials Acceptance and Certification system (MAC) and other State Materials Office databases and applications. The position also supports the maintenance of the State Materials Office Website and SharePoint sites.

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:

State Materials Office, 5007 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Conducts all database activities for the Database and Information Systems Section and assists as needed with other State Materials Office Sections. Programs and maintains Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC) specifications and protocol for all materials related items. Troubleshoots all materials related problems encountered by users associated with MAC and other related databases. Monitors materials related performance in MAC and other related databases. Assists with all necessary modifications, updates, and enhancements for database functions.

Designs, deploys, and maintains the State Materials Office on-line resources for the purpose of disseminating information on program activities. Functions as Web Master for the State Materials Office internet website, the Office of Materials Intranet Web Site and SharePoint Sites. Maintain the content, working links, graphic design, and site layout.

Extracts data from appropriate construction, materials, and pavement management databases for reporting and analysis purposes. Performs detailed statistical analyses on existing materials testing data and applies engineering judgement to formulate findings and conclusions. Prepares technical reports summarizing findings and conclusions.

Provides background documentation of database applications for long-term maintenance efforts. Provides concise workflow explanations for user navigation of database workspace and reporting activities. Ensures that all assignments/projects are completed

Reviews and maintains service desk tickets for the Materials Acceptance and Certification applications. Directs tickets to appropriate personnel as needed.

Designs, deploys, and maintains materials related Customer Satisfaction Surveys as needed to effectively measure the performance of the statewide Materials function.  Tracks incoming statistical data and provides reports to managers of the Materials function once surveys are completed. Coordinates the resolution of customer complaints. Assists State Materials Office Management with interpretation of written responses and provides responses to participants of survey.

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

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques related to construction materials.
• Construction materials specifications.
• Statistics, data analysis principles, and methods of data collection.
• Customer surveys and methodology.

Skills in:

• Collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data to develop recommendations to solve problems.  
• Document workflows and other activities relating to improvement of management practices.

Ability to:

• Organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written or video formats.
• Use Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Work, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Communicate engineering information effectively
• Plan, organize, and complete multiple work assignments simultaneously;
• Work as a team member.
• Work independently.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• This position must respond before, during, and after emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database applications.
• Prior experience or education developing and/or maintaining websites.
• High school graduate or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.

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.