INSPECTOR II - 55007452

Inspector II - 55007452

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.

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.

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 :

Inspector II District Four / Director of Operations / District Maintenance / West Palm Beach Maintenance-Admin / West Palm Beach Maint Eng / Contracts

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 :

FDOT Palm Beach Operation, 7900 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Annual salary range : $42,817.95 - $55,411.46

A competitive area differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your specific responsibilities :

Perform independent complex technical assignments to accomplish inspection and monitoring of work activities performed within the state Right of Way. Verify that work is performed according to all State and Federal specifications, plans, permits, policies, procedures, statutes and rules. Perform approved testing techniques through the use of hand tools, gauges and / or instruments to ensure materials used conform to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requirements.

Perform interpretation of governing documents related to authorized Maintenance of Traffic device usage, installation / placement and materials to ensure safe work zones. Review work site activities for conformity to safety regulations and take corrective measures when deficiencies are noted.

Prepares records and reports for work completed and other related documents accurately and in a timely manner. Prepares all documentation in order to validate payments to roadway contractors.

Conducts surveys of signs, guardrail, and attenuators as required by procedures. Provides survey of roadway items to be inventoried for Roadway Characteristics Inventory (RCI). Fills out data coding sheet and enters roadway data into computer data base as needed. Gathers data and performs preliminary reviews for maintenance contract needs. Assists in the preparation of maintenance contracts. Prepares specifications as needed for use in maintenance contracts.

Conducts / attends pre-work conferences on maintenance contracts and attends / conducts meetings with contractors / utility owners / permitees throughout life of projects as assigned. Acts as a representative of the Department on all issues related to contracts and permits. Issues work documents on contracts as directed.

Performs plans reviews for constructability and adherence to Department Standards and specifications. Provides comments on Department policies and procedures as requested.

Performs quarterly surveys of invasive plant species within the Florida Department of Transportation Right of Way with Global Positioning System (GPS). Records and electronically store coordinates and other location data in excel spreadsheet format. Maintains and updates spreadsheet to include newly discovered, existing and eradicated locations; as well as treatment dates and locations.

Assembles payment packages for contracts in accordance with established processes. Assist in identifying and producing documents in relation to public records request.

Prepares project correspondence and records as necessary during the administration of contracts through the use of various computer programs. Enters / assist with the preparation of documents to be added to the electronic document management system as required.

Prepares and issues work documents on contracts as requested.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Knowledge of :

• Performing field inspections of worksites for compliance to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway standards.
• Entering and retrieving information from a computer database.

Skills in :

Ability to :

Other job-related requirements :

Minimum qualifications :

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 :

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

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit :

https : / / www.mybenefits.myflorida.com /

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