Requisition No: 826213
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX SPECIALIST - ********
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: ********
Salary: $50,111.45 - $64,850.11
Posting Closing Date: 04/13/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 820 / State Materials Office OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Dave Cerlanek CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,181.94 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:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances State of Florida retirement package Generous vacation and sick leave 10 paid holidays a year Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for public college courses Training opportunities Flexible work schedules (for designated positions) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 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 for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Reviews the proposed concrete mix designs as submitted by the contractors and producers to ensure compliance with the Department's specifications.
Provides support to the State Structural Materials Engineer and his staff, District Materials and Construction Engineers, Consultants, Contractors, and Materials Producers concerning specifications for Portland concrete mixes, admixtures, epoxies, welding procedures, grouts and other construction products (i.e. brick, block, pipes, precast beams, etc.) Enters data into the Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC) system.
Tests and reports the physical properties of concrete and masonry products (i.e. brick, block and pipe) by a series of tests designed to demonstrate compliance with the current project specifications and contract documents.
Maintains and updates the Quality Systems Manual (QSM) for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Accreditation Program and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) documentation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of testing Portland Cement Concrete.
Knowledge of engineering design, construction, materials, production and/or operations.
Skilled in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments and computers including engineering software.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to obtain, analyze and interpret engineering data pertaining to concrete mix designs.
Ability to observe and solve problems relating to Portland Cement Concrete.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently, complete assignments and meet established deadlines.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: FDOT Concrete Laboratory Technician - Levels 1 and 2, and FDOT Concrete Field Technician – Level 1, within one year of appointment date.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: (INCLUDE AS DOCUMENTED ON THE APPROVED POSITION DESCRIPTION OR AS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience using engineering or manufacturing tools, equipment and/or instruments. Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database applications.
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 ). 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.
