ASST UNDERWATER BRIDGE INSPECTOR TRAINEE - 55014633

Requisition No: 848674 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ASST UNDERWATER BRIDGE INSPECTOR TRAINEE - 55014633

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014633 

Salary:  $44,499.23 - $57,587.24 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2025 

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State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

238 / Bridge Engineering & Insp.

Open Competitive

Career Service

Contact Person: Madison Olin

Contact Phone Number: 386-961-7131

Contact Email Address: Madison.Olin@dot.state.fl.us

Anticipated Bi-Weekly Hiring Salary Range: $1,711.51 - $2,214.89

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:

Assist the inspection team leader in the inspections of State owned structures within the District in accordance with requirements specified in the Department’s Manual for Bridge and Other Structures Inspection and Reporting; and the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Identify physical condition of various structural components. Assist in defining and quantifying deficiencies.

Assist the Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) in charge with the preparation of Inspection and Comprehensive Inventory Data Reports.

Conduct inspection preparation by collecting information from previous inspections including deficiencies, quantities, channel profiles, site conditions and previous work performed. Review Topic F, “Field Preparation” in the Bridge Folder and assists with preparing supplies and materials required to perform field inspections.

Assist with maintaining inspection and safety equipment. Assure equipment is in working condition at all times. Report replacement, repairs, and maintenance needs to the supervisor without delay.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safe diving practices.
• Skilled in using personal computers, including applications such as word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skilled in the use of equipment required for underwater operations.
• Ability to operate various equipment for inspection purposes such as launch and retrieval of boats.
• Ability to follow directions of the inspection team leader.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds and bridge structures.
• Ability to work outdoors and in close quarters, in various weather conditions, terrains, and elevations.
• Ability to work from a boat or barge for extended periods to include walking, standing, crawling, stooping, wading, and swimming.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

Possess an Advanced Diver or Rescue Diver certification from the Professional Association for Dive Instructors or National Association for Underwater Instructors or equivalent.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. To be in compliance with the District Two Loss Prevention Procedure and be aware of reducing personal injury and vehicular accidents. This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a High School diploma or GED. Possess an Advanced Diver or Rescue Diver certification from the Professional Association for Dive Instructors or National Association for Underwater Instructors or certification as a Commercial Diver from an accredited commercial dive school or Second Class Navy Dive School (Surface supplied air).

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
 

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 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.