STATE STRUCTURAL MATERIALS ENGINEER - 55004853

Requisition No: 847013 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STATE STRUCTURAL MATERIALS ENGINEER - 55004853

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55004853 

Salary:  $118,483.85 - $153,332.40 

Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

820 / STATE MATERIALS OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: HOWARD MOSELEY

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-955-2905

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: howard.moseley@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $5,586.29

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.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Supervises employees spending the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Foster teamwork within and across work units. Signs and seals final drawings, specifications, plans, reports, or documentation prepared or issued under the areas of the Structural Materials Section including concrete materials, composite materials, corrosion, metal fabrication, traffic control materials, and manufactured products. Responsible for the management of personnel, contracts, equipment, laboratories, data, and administrative functions for the Structures Materials Section. Continually assesses section needs to ensure the quality of materials and provide safe, durable, and economical structural materials. Provides guidance and direction in support of individual and team activities to achieve the State Materials Office strategic plan. Prepares reports and correspondence related to section activities. 

Develops and leads research and innovation activities in the Structural Materials Section. Reviews and approves research proposals from other offices, agencies, universities, and industry. Coordinates research activities within the Department and at the national level.  Leads the implementation of research and innovations as appropriate.

Serves as a liaison with industry and other Department offices to discuss current issues and develop solutions as needed.  Oversees laboratory and field operations activities assuring test results and findings are accurate and reported timely. Evaluates and analyzes data and makes recommendations to support other Department offices. 

Develops and maintains policies, procedures, specifications, manuals, test methods, and training materials under the areas of the Structural Materials Section. Provides assistance, technical expertise, and training in the area of structural materials.

Collaborates and integrates activities with other State Materials Office sections, other central offices, and the Districts to provide continuity in achieving Department goals and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of engineering design, construction, and production; Ability to work and be effective in a team environment; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments of subordinates and insure proper completion of work assignments; Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to conduct meetings in a professional and organized manner; Skill in communication, including verbal, written, and active listening. Skill in working with diverse partners in achieving common goals; Skill in applying personnel procedures and experience to resolve employee situations.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes or able to obtain registration by endorsement as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, within one year from your appointment date.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Travel as required. This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

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.