INSPECTOR III - 55009333

State of Florida•Doral, FL

11d•$45,831 - $59,310•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the agency by ensuring all work within the State Right of Way meets strict State and Federal standards through detailed inspections, technical evaluations, and safety oversight of work zones. It contributes essential roadway data, contract documentation, and maintenance reviews that guide funding, compliance, and operational decisions. By serving as a technical liaison with contractors, permittees, and consultants, it helps maintain a safe, reliable, and well‑managed transportation network. 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. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of engineering tools to perform field inspections of worksites for compliance to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway standards
Skills in communicating technical information verbally and in writing
Skills in understanding and interpreting plans, specifications, design standards and manuals
Skills in dealing with internal and external customers in a courteous manner
Skills in remaining calm and effective under pressure
Skills in working effectively as a team member
Skills in following oral and written instructions
Skills in use of personal computer (PC) and understanding of databases
Skills 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
Complete self-study courses within 11 months of appointment: Construction Math and Plan Reading.
Obtain the Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification and National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) certification within one year and maintain it.
May be required to drive state owned and leased vehicles 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.
Incumbent will be required to support the District’s Emergency Operations Center whenever required.
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.
Must have a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
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.

Nice To Haves

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.

Responsibilities

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, rules.
Performs 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.
Prepare 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).
Fill out data coding sheet and enter roadway data into computer database 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.
Performs plans reviews for maintainability 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.
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 take corrective measures when deficiencies are noted.
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.
Prepares and issues work documents on contracts as needed.