SPECIFICATIONS COORDINATOR - 55009760

State of Florida

10d

About The Position

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. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. The Difference You Will Make: 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. How You Will Grow: 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: Standard Specifications and Standard Maintenance Special Provisions.
Knowledge of: Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of: Florida Administrative Code rules.
Knowledge of: Quality Assurance methods; Knowledge of the Department's contracting process.
Knowledge of: Department pay items.
Knowledge of: Highway construction and/or maintenance activities.
Skills in: Word Processing Techniques.
Skills in: Effective communication, both orally and in writing using proper use of voice and mood, correct spelling, formatting, terminology, abbreviations and acronyms, grammar and punctuation.
Skills in: Microsoft Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to: Organize and perform detailed, complex administrative tasks.
Ability to: Access, input and retrieve information from a computer database.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to: Write technically with clear, concise, accurate writing style.
Ability to: Prioritize and handle multiple technical tasks.
Ability to: Work independently and in groups.
Ability to: Research, develop, and analyze technical documents.
A high school diploma or its equivalent and four years of relevant employment experience or; an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of relevant experience or; a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and maintains specifications for Construction, Maintenance, and Local Agency Program (LAP). This includes tracking and formatting Developmental Specifications, District Special Provisions, and Technical Special Provisions. Provides solutions to Central Office Technical Experts and District challenges requiring assistance or technical advice.
Coordinates the publication and distribution of Standard Specifications. Assists in the production and publication of the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” eBook. This includes but is not limited to, ensuring that adopted specifications are modified, so as to eliminate conflict between current versions and versions applicable at the time of implementation of the published eBook.
Formats, tracks, and processes proposed specification revisions to the Standard Specifications. These revisions may be in the form of either Special Provisions or Supplemental Specifications. Maintains various electronic files detailing the history of individual specification revisions, from origination to adoption and any specification development issues.
Develops, implements, and performs training related to construction/maintenance contracts, agreements, specifications, operations, and related systems to ensure program uniformity.
Assists with the redevelopment of the Specs on the Web application. Provides expertise to stakeholders for End User requirements. Develops training for the release of the application. Identifies maintenance needs and coordinates with OIT to update. Provides quarterly application reports to State Specifications Engineer as directed.
Develops, updates, implements, and maintains Procedures related to the Specifications Office in a complete and current manner. Performs and documents Quality Assurance Reviews to assist Districts in complying with specifications procedures.
Serves as a liaison between the Specifications Office and various statewide entities on specification issues. Attends and represents the Specifications Office at interoffice and statewide meetings as necessary. Serve as a committee member on various committees as they relate to specification development issues.