ASST BRIDGE INSPECTOR-OPERATOR TRAINEE – 55006676

ASST BRIDGE INSPECTOR-OPERATOR TRAINEE – 55006676

Date: Oct 21, 2024

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Requisition No: 839434

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ASST BRIDGE INSPECTOR-OPERATOR TRAINEE – 55006676

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55006676

Salary: $39,309.93 – $50,871.68

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

410 / District Maintenance Engineering

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Patrick St. Fort

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (954) 777-4159

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s 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

Generous vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays a year

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition waiver for public college courses

Training opportunities

Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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!

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 Transportation’s 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 Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

This position requires a valid Class “B” Instructional Permit driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Departments Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;

any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;

a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and

a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years

Your driving record will be reviewed, and the status of your driver license confirmed.

In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query. Click here (https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register) to register for the Clearinghouse. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

Applicants hired for this position with a class B Instructional Permit will be required to obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position. Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query. Upon hire, this position also requires applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Drivers Record Requirements Policy. The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding. An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements. The employee will be responsible for paying for the initial CLP fee, as well as any additional training and re-test costs, and the CDL fee. If the Employee voluntarily separates from the Department within two (2) years of obtaining their CDL, the Employee will be responsible for paying the costs of the initial training and testing.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Assist the inspection team leader in the inspections of State-owned structures within the District in accordance with requirements specified in the Department’s Manual for Bridge and Other Structures Inspection and Reporting; and the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Identify physical condition of various structural components. Assist in defining and quantifying deficiencies.

Assist the Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) in charge with the preparation of Inspection and Comprehensive Inventory Data Reports.

Conducts inspection preparation by collecting information from previous inspections including deficiencies, quantities, channel profiles, site conditions and previous work performed. Reviews Topic F, “Field Preparation” in the Bridge Folder and assists with preparing supplies and materials required to perform field inspections. Operate all inspection related equipment as necessary. Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional Permit or CDL license, operate under-bridge inspection machine, platform truck, lift truck and other access equipment as necessary.

Assist with maintaining inspection and safety equipment. Assures equipment is in working condition at all times. Reports replacement, repairs, and maintenance needs to the supervisor without delay.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of bridge construction and material characteristics; skilled in using personal computers, including applications such as word processing and spreadsheet programs; skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing; ability to follow directions of the inspection team leader; ability to climb ladders, scaffolds and bridge structures; ability to work outdoors and in close quarters, in various weather conditions, terrains, and elevations; ability to work from a boat or barge for extended periods to include walking, standing, crawling, stooping, wading, and swimming; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to operate various equipment for inspection purposes such as launch and retrieval of boats or under-bridge inspection machine, platform truck, lift truck and other access equipment.

OTHER JOB -RELATED REQUIREMENTS: A valid Class “B” CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Instructional Permit is required at time of hire and obtain a valid Class “B” CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possess a High School diploma or GED. A valid Class “B” CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Instructional Permit is required at time of hire and obtain a valid Class “B” CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.

AS A CANDIDATE, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION (I.E. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS, ETC.) TO VERIFY MEETING THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309

Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami