INSPECTOR III - 55005604

State of Florida

About The Position

This position will require you to perform independent technical assignments to accomplish inspection and monitoring of work activities within the state. 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.
UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, DESIGN STANDARDS AND MANUALS.
DEALING WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS IN A COURTEOUS MANNER.
REMAINING CALM AND EFFECTIVE UNDER PRESSURE.
WORKING EFFECTIVELY AS A TEAM MEMBER.
FOLLOWING ORAL AND WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
SKILL IN USE OF PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC) AND UNDERSTANDING OF DATABASES.
SKILL IN ORGANIZING RECORDS AND HANDLING MULTIPLE TASKS AND INTERRUPTIONS.
Ability to: ENTER AND RETRIEVE INFORMATION FROM A COMPUTER DATABASE.
LIFT 50 POUNDS AND STOOP, CLIMB, SQUAT, PUSH, CRAWL AND BEND.
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.
High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency, Class E Driver’s 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.

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