DISTRICT STRUCTURES MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - 55002318

Requisition No: 854091 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT STRUCTURES MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - 55002318

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55002318 

Salary:  $ 120,716.61 - $ 156.221.49 

Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

738 / DISTRICT BRIDGE INSPECTION

ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Brenda Rodriguez Cruz

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6109

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: brenda.rodriguezcruz@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $     4,642.95 - $ 6,008.52/biweekly range

                                            $120,716.61 - $ 156,221.49/annual range

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:

District Structures Maintenance Engineer/ District Seven/ Director of Trans Operations/ District Maintenance

This position will be managing and overseeing Bridge Operations for District One and District Seven.

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:

District Structures Maintenance Office, 2916 Leslie Road, Tampa, FL 33619

Anticipated By-weekly Salary:

$ 5,462.29

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Develops the State's Bridge and Ancillary Structure Replacement, Rehabilitation and Repair programs for District One and Seven. Directs and oversees the usage of bridge related work program funds. Ensures all repair and rehabilitation designs are prepared using accepted engineering practices and the associated budgets are allocated. Manages and oversees the inspection program of traffic signals mast arms (TSMA) and high mast light poles (HMLP) and ensures they meet state compliance. Manages and oversees the unknown foundation program, scour modeling vulnerability, studies of soils and scour protection to prevent soil erosion. Drives State vehicles to respective meeting sites, field inspections and related activities.

Directs and oversees the management of the Bridge and Ancillary Structures Inspection Program in accordance with State and federal requirements for District One and Seven. Reviews existing program procedures, assists in statewide development of these programs, recommends to management areas of enhancement and/or implements new procedures. Directs the planning and programming of the State's and the local owner's Structures Numbering System. Directs and oversees the scheduling, evaluation and reporting inspections system to maintain the integrity of the bridge and ancillary structures federal tracking program PONTIS. Personally inspects problem bridges, special bridges, movable bridges, and ancillary structures. Oversees the management and coordination of the Bridge Inspection Program for cities, counties, and toll authorities. Drives State vehicles to respective meeting sites, field inspections and related activities.

Directs and supervises the engineering and design section for the structures program, ensures proper rating and posting of bridges for safe load capacity. Ensures the maintenance of up-to-date bridge inspection and inventory records, as-built files and bridge plans.

Develops and updates preventative maintenance plans of bridges and ancillary structures including organization, method, procedures, and new materials. Makes recommendations for improvements to Central Office.

Directs and coordinates emergency repairs and establish liaison with Federal Highway Administration. Provides bridge operational information of concern to the general public, local government agencies and serves as key liaison with U.S. Coast Guard. Drives State vehicles to respective emergency sites to assess damage and related activities. Assumes structures emergency management from the asset maintenance contractor when the emergency cost exceeds a contract threshold value. Drives State vehicles to respective emergency sites to assess damage and related activities.

Facilitates the transition plan for Skyway fishing piers including planning and implementation of the maintenance and demolition program with interaction of the Department of Environmental Protection. As a registered professional engineer, this position oversees and/or signs and seals plans, reports, and other documents as required.

Directs and supervises the District Structures Maintenance Office. Plans the repair and rehabilitation of facilities. Coordinates with the Area Maintenance Engineers for District One and Seven support services and/or contract forces. Ensures that an acceptable level of maintenance and repairs are accomplished. Directs the periodic inspections of facilities. Drives State vehicles to respective meeting sites, field reviews and related activities.

Communicate with the media, as required, regarding technical aspects of structures and media investigations during emergency incidents involving the structures inventory. Serves as liaison with representatives of industries and the public on matters of mutual interest related to the field of structures.

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

Knowledge of:

• CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, TERMINOLOGY, AND PRINCIPLES.
• CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCEDURES.
• EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY PRACTICES.

Skills in:

• ADMINISTERING AND MANAGING LARGE DOLLAR VOLUME CONTRACTS WITH MULTIPLE TASK ASSIGNMENTS.
• MONITORING PROJECT SCHEDULES AND MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTANT PROJECTS.
• THE USE OF FDOT ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL PROCEDURES.
• THE USE OF FDOT CONTRACT PROCEDURES, SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, FLORIDA STATUTES AND MANUALS.

Ability to:

• APPLY MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY PRACTICES TO DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE.
• COMMUNICATE, DELEGATE AND MOTIVATE EFFECTIVELY.
• REVIEW FUTURE PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTABILITY AND MAKE ENGINEERING DECISIONS ON JOBS IN PROGRESS.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Registered as a professional engineer in accordance with Chapter 471 of Florida Statutes.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license class "E" or higher.

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

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (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 four (4) years.

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

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 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.