STRUCTURAL MATERIALS SPECIALIST III - 55010253

Requisition No: 852492 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STRUCTURAL MATERIALS SPECIALIST III - 55010253

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010253 

Salary:  $58,340.91 - $75,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

820 / STATE MATERIALS OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: SHANNON DEESE 

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-955-6697

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: shannon.deese@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY: $2,639.86/biweekly / $68,636.36/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:

Structural Materials Specialist III / Engineering And Operations / Bureau Of Materials And Research / State Materials Office / Structural, Chemical & Corrosion

This position will lead the Corrosion Field Team, overseeing staff supervision, data analysis, technical report preparation, and data system management. It coordinates field operations, including inspections, non-destructive evaluations (NDE), and the installation and maintenance of corrosion protection systems. The role also involves reviewing plans, specifications, and procedures to provide technical solutions and ensure compliance with Department policies. Additionally, the position is responsible for developing and maintaining corrosion-related documentation and delivering timely technical support.

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:

Bureau Of Materials And Research / State Materials Office, 5007 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinates corrosion inspection team operations.  Pilots team members to and from field assignments safely.  Inspects bridges and structures and their corrosion protection system components. Conducts non-destructive evaluations (NDE) of bridges and structures.  Obtains samples and performs field testing of bridges and structures.  Installs and maintains corrosion protection system components on bridges and structures.

Supervises employee by communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employee, and planning and directing employee work.

Reviews inspection reports.  Analyzes NDE and test data.  Prepares technical reports documenting findings.  Maintains the corrosion prevention data management system ensuring data and inspection records are entered accurately and timely.

Reviews quality control plans, construction plans, specifications, procedures and other documents necessary to execute the Department’s mission. Provides clear and timely comments as requested. Provides technical solutions when project specific plans, specifications, procedures, processes, or other documents do not align with the Department’s policies and procedures.

Develops, reviews, and maintains specifications, procedures, manuals, and other documents related to corrosion preservation.  Provides technical support to customers as requested. Provides support in time to meet the customers’ needs. Provides guidance and training to customers.

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

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of structural materials used in highway construction.
• Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.

Skills in:

• Operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Ability to:

• Operate a motorized boat and trailer. 
• Analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Perform engineering inspections.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate engineering information effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Work and be effective in a team environment.
• Move around construction sites and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Use engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Must have or obtain a boating safety education card within one year of employment.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• This position involves extensive statewide travel as required. 
• The incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle and a motorized boat in the performance of their duties.
• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience using engineering or manufacturing tools, equipment and/or instruments.
• Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database applications.
• Prior experience with evaluating construction materials.

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.