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MyFlorida DISTRICT TRAFFIC DESIGN ENGINEER - 55001127 in ORLANDO, Florida
DISTRICT TRAFFIC DESIGN ENGINEER - 55001127
Date: Apr 13, 2024
Location:
ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835
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Requisition No: 819905
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DISTRICT TRAFFIC DESIGN ENGINEER - 55001127
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55001127
Salary: $96,637.29 - $125,060.02
Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
865 / Design
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Shona Buie
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 407-264-3360
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Shona.Buie@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $4,423.07
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 E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's 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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Manage the Turnpike's Traffic Engineering Design Office consisting of Signing and Pavement Marking, Signalization, ITS (Intelligent Transportation System), Lighting and Electrical. Perform highly advanced engineering work coordinating the Turnpike's Signing and Pavement Marking Design program for the Turnpike. Work with general consultant staff and the engineer of record in the development of technically sound and cost-feasible construction projects. Review all Traffic Engineering tasks and assign general consultant review staff as needed. Work with internal and external staff to develop the Traffic Engineering portions of task assignments as required, including man-hour estimates, concept reports, project scopes, and other related reports. Provide technical support for signing and pavement marking elements as needed for project meetings, design development, and inter-department coordination. Coordinate with the Planning office for the development of any required design traffic reports, operational analysis, and alternative traffic modeling studies. Serve as an expert witness. Sign and seal engineering documents as required. Perform field visits and attend project meetings.
Oversee work efforts for general consultant field office and home office staff. Assist in the review of general consultant budget to ensure that Traffic Design efforts adequately address the needs identified in the work program. Evaluate and grade consultant activities. Assist in the development of signing and pavement marking related criteria for the Florida Design Manual.
Participate in the consultant selection process, including long list, short list, and evaluation of oral and technical presentations. Meet with consultants and governmental agencies to address resolutions of production issues. Attend consultant staff presentations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of and skilled in the engineering process for production of highway construction plans; Knowledge of concepts, terminologies, design principles and analytical techniques of highway design; Knowledge of computer aided drafting and design (CADD) tools and automated office products; Skilled in the use of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships; Knowledge of project engineering and scheduling; Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques in the area of highway design; Skilled in communicating technical information verbally and in writing; Knowledge of and skilled in interpretation of roadway design standards, specifications and criteria established or adopted by Florida Department of Transportation; Ability to solve engineering related problems; Skill in planning, organizing, and managing multiple work assignments; Ability to use a personal computer (PC); Ability to guide and direct designers in the design process; Ability to be an active part of a group; Ability to serve as a representative on design issues.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: A class E driver’s license is required. Overnight travel may be required. Incumbent will be essential to assisting the Turnpike Enterprise in response to emergency situations and special circumstances as required.
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.
Nearest Major Market:Orlando