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State of Florida

DISTRICT PLANS CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW SPECIALIST I - 55005560

State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318


The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.Requisition No: 839085Agency: Department of TransportationSTATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONJOB POSTING DESCRIPTION306 / District ConstructionOPEN COMPETITIVECAREER SERVICECONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1711Working 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 insurancesState of Florida retirement packageGenerous vacation and sick leave10 paid holidays a yearTuition waiver for public college coursesTraining opportunitiesFlexible 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!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.POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Conducts phase reviews on construction plans for constructability and bid ability for both major and minor construction projects in accordance with the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM). Verifies that quantities in the comp book, Trns*port, and the construction plans agree. Verifies that all the necessary pay items have appropriate quantities and/or pay item foot notes included. Conducts field reviews of the project design, coordinating with the Designer and the Resident Office. Compiles and submits construction’s review comments for resolution by the Design Project Manager or the Engineer of Record.Analyzes the traffic control plan to verify it will accommodate the current capacity during construction. Applies standards from the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the design standards, CPAM, district guidelines and the Plans Preparation Manual as measures of acceptability. Checks the designer’s lane closure calculations.Establishes contract duration by critical path method. Contract time should be initially developed during the Phase III design review or when the Contract Estimating System is sufficiently loaded to determine production rates. Final duration will be set once Transport and the utility agreements have been finalized. Coordinates with Production Units to ensure utility schedules and traffic control phasing can be accomplished in an effective manner. Attends utility pre-design meeting as needed to help communicate construction’s concerns.Verifies that the contract supplemental specifications, special provisions and technical special provisions compliment the plans package. Ascertains that these provisions do not override the plan’s intent.Facilitates coordination with Design and Construction on all contracts for District Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Advanced Traffic Management Systems and report monthly to the District Construction Support Manager.Conducts reviews on current construction projects in conjunction with Maintenance, Design or Traffic Operations personnel to determine compliance with the contract prior to final acceptance. This information will be shared with the Construction Services Section and the District Construction Training Administrator.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area. Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations. Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments. 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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years’ experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency.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.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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.

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