RESIDENT ENGINEER - 55014183
Requisition No: 836166
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: RESIDENT ENGINEER - 55014183
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55014183
Salary: $114,790.94 - $148,552.98
Posting Closing Date: 11/29/2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
706 / District Construction
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Kristine Gearhart
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6113
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kristine.Gearhart@dot.state.fl.us
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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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!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
- three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;
- any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;
- a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and
- a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years
Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Supervises employees who spend the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work and who have the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action, including all employees serving as supervisors, administrators, and directors.
Manages, supervises, and reviews all plans and specifications for projects in the residency periodically during the design phase. Manages and directs all personnel and personnel affairs for the employees assigned to location Construction Office. Manages workload, workflow and deadlines with objectives and time utilization with employees by reviewing project information and driving to project sites to observe roadway work being completed. Ensures that all contract work is completed in compliance with pertinent plans and specifications. Supervises Resident Contract Administrators and Project Managers/Administrators with decisions concerning execution of construction projects. Ensures that proper inspection is applied to required operations. Prepares As-Builts of construction projects in compliance with Florida Department of Transportation procedures. Completes on-site reviews by driving to current project sites to ensure compliance with Department policies, procedures and compliance to project plans and specifications. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, planning, and directing employees' work. As a registered professional engineer this position oversees and/or signs and seals plans, reports and other documents as required.
Coordinates and oversees the administration of CEI Services contracts. Maintains and documents a continuous overview of the consultant's performance of duties by periodic field reviews and in-depth evaluations in accordance with the Scope of Services contained in the contract and departmental procedures. Coordinates the development of Scope of Services documents for Consultant CEI projects and the Construction Support Consultant. Serves as the project manager for the Construction Support Contract. Negotiates Consultant CEI contracts and any necessary supplements/amendments. Coordinates the Work Zone Traffic Control contract with Florida Highway Patrol for District Seven Construction.
Advises District Construction Engineer on progress of construction contracts, assists in evaluating and resolving time extension requests, claims, and required plan changes.
Meets with public officials, civic organizations, utility owners, Federal Highway Administration officials and Department of Transportation employees to review details of construction work and interpretation of plan requirements and construction features. Coordinates Construction's oversight of Local Agency Program (LAP) and projects. Drives to and attends public hearings and meetings; participates as an expert witness for the Department as required. Serves as a technical advisor for District and Statewide Value Engineering Team.
Manages, reviews, and approves contract invoices and estimates for the Construction Office.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of civil engineering design and construction techniques, terminology, and principles; Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications for road and bridge construction; Skilled in project management of construction engineering and inspection services; Skilled in the interpretation of construction contracts, plans, and specifications; Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, rules, and policies related to construction program; Ability to supervise, lead, manage and work with diverse groups of people; Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with chapter 471, Florida Statutes.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Class E Driver’s License required
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 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.
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