INSPECTOR III

Inspector III - 55001958

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. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Analyze complex plans and 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.
• Use various engineering tools, equipment, instruments, and computers for performing technical engineering tasks, problem solving and record keeping.
• Provide information to consulting engineers, developers, architects, and permit applicants as needed.
• Prepares all documentation in order to validate payments to roadway contractors.
• Perform interpretation of documents related to authorized Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) device usage, installation/placement, and materials to ensure safe work zones.
• Reviews work site activities for conformity to safety regulations and takes corrective measures when deficiencies are noted.
• 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, and permitees throughout life of projects assigned.
• Acts as a representative of the Department on all issues related to contracts and permits.
• Issues work documents on contracts as directed.
• Prepares and issues work documents on contracts as needed.
• Performs plans reviews for constructability and adherence to Department standards and specifications.
• Provides comments on Department policies and procedures as requested.
• Assist Maintenance Management System / Roadway Characteristics (MMS/RCI) Coordinator by reporting routine maintenance conditions as they exist in the field.
• Attend annual training to learn the most recent methods of evaluating the Yard's production in the MMS.
• Keep current in the procedures and other documents necessary to perform MMS evaluations.
• Assist MMS/RCI Coordinator and supervisors with inputting MMS data into the computer, in preparing MMS reports to be used for advising management for each Maintenance Cost Center, with technical studies and with the preparation and scheduling of the MMS evaluations.
• Assist MMS/RCI Coordinator and supervisors with Districtwide quality reviews of the MMS.
• Reviews studies with MMS/RCI Coordinator and supervisors to verify accuracy of all information.

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

• Knowledge of engineering tools to perform field inspections of worksites for compliance to FDOT roadway standard.
• Skilled in communicating technical information verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in understanding and interpreting plans, specifications, design standards and manuals.
• Skilled in dealing with internal and external customers in a courteous manner.
• Skilled in remaining calm and effective under pressure.
• Skilled in working effectively as a team member.
• Skilled in following oral and written instructions.
• Skilled in use of personal computer (pc) and understanding of databases.
• Skilled in organizing records and handling multiple tasks and interruptions.
• Ability to enter and retrieve information from a computer database.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stoop, climb, squat, push, crawl and bend.

Other job-related requirements include:

• This position requires the incumbent to complete the following self-study courses within 11 months of appointment: Construction Math and Plans Reading.
• Must also obtain the Advanced Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) certification and the Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector certification (Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Training Program) within one year and maintain it.
• While on-duty status, may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. Valid Class E Driver License is required.
• The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. May be required to work with or around hazardous materials; work nights and weekends and be available for emergency response work as necessary. This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency, Class E Drivers License, and 12 months of infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance experience; or an Associate's Degree 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.

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

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.