MATERIALS COORDINATOR-AGGREGATE - 55005576

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will inspect materials for compliance in the field with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications. 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: The concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of aggregates.
Knowledge of: Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
Skills in: Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
Ability to: Operate a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Ability to: Analyze and interpret engineering data.
Ability to: Solve problems relating to engineering.
Ability to: Perform engineering inspections.
Ability to: Apply engineering quantitative techniques.
Ability to: Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to: Communicate engineering information effectively.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to: Pick up to 50 pounds and move around uneven terrain without assistance.
Must possess or obtain and maintain American Concrete Institute (ACI) Aggregate Testing Technician Level I.
Must pass or have passed Construction Math and Contract Plans Reading Self Study examinations.
Must have a valid class “E” Florida driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing and spreadsheet.
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

Evaluate project/process to determine current performance status. Make/recommend improvements to optimize delivery or improve results. Notify stakeholders of any changes to the project/process. Ensure project/process is consistent, predictable and repeatable.
Perform Independent Assurance evaluations in the field as described in Department procedures and/or the Federal Aid Policy Guide. Perform these evaluations in an objective and professional manner. Document and report findings.
Inspect materials for compliance in the field with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications. Inspect facility and operation for compliance with their Quality Control (QC) plan and specification requirements. Document and report findings.
Support consultant contracts in accordance with applicable rules, laws and procedures. Review the consultant work effort. Review and comment on invoices.
Inspect laboratories for compliance in the field with Department contract and procedural documents. Review records, procedures, equipment and personnel as necessary to assess compliance with contract and procedural requirements. Provide feedback and technical assistance to laboratory personnel as appropriate. Document and report findings. Perform follow-up inspections as necessary.
Perform field and/or laboratory testing in the field in accordance with the applicable Florida Sampling and Testing Methods (FSTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) test method. Report results precisely in the appropriate database. Keep all testing equipment calibrated and in good working order.
Analyze materials data for contract and procedural compliance. Take timely action to report any errors in the data. Actively facilitate the notification of stakeholders of errors, failures or negative trends.
Provide materials related technical support to customers as requested. Provide support in time to meet the customer's needs. Provide guidance and training to customers. Performs specialized operations and installations.
Review Quality Control plans, Construction plans, specifications, procedures and any other documents necessary to execute the Department's mission. Provide clear comments as requested in time to be useful to the customer. Offer solutions when objecting to the approach that is proposed.