Asst State Structures Design Engineer - 55010048

Requisition No: 854977

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ASST STATE STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER - 55010048

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55010048

Salary: $117,427.58 - $151,965.10

Posting Closing Date: 07/16/2025

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

986 / Structures Design Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Ben Goldsberry

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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.

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 states economic competitiveness, prioritizes Floridas environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the states 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 agencys learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

605 Suwannee St, Tallahassee FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$117,427.58 - $151,965.10

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Administers, directs, and supervises the activities within the Geotechnical Section including personnel supervision and assignment of tasks, development of policy, identifying research needs and coordination, performing plans reviews. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, planning, and directing employees work. Performs employee evaluations, timesheet and leave approvals, and other administrative activities for personnel.

Performs plan reviews on Category 2 structures for foundation design and related geotechnical aspects, and coordinates with the districts with project and plans reviews. Assist the Construction and Maintenance offices on structures and roadway geotechnical aspects. Analyzes and resolves complex technical geotechnical challenges related to highway structures and roadways.

Develop and implement policy and manuals related to geotechnical functions. Assists in Specification revisions and reviews. Reviews and coordinates the adoption of AASHTO revisions into Department policies and manuals.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• of geotechnical engineering principles and practices
• of geotechnical and study techniques

Skills in:

• in effective oral and written communications

Ability to:

• to work with diverse groups of people including but not limited to designers, operators, researchers, and others
• to manage workload to produce on time products

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Registration as a Professional Engineer pursuant to Chapter 471, Florida Statutes.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations.

The States 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
• 10 paid holidays a year

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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 Transportations 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 Transportations Human Resources Office at ... for assistance.

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.