ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV – 55010087 Position Available In Leon, Florida

Requisition No:

 851570

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Working Title:

ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV – 55010087

Pay Plan:

Career Service

Position Number:

 55010087

Salary:

$65,353.75 – $84,575.44

Posting Closing Date:

06/23/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB

POSTING DESCRIPTION

986 / Structures Design Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER

SERVICE CONTACT PERSON

Ben Goldsberry

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

850-414-4255
CONTACT

EMAIL ADDRESS

Ben.

Goldsberry@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$2,513.61 – $3,252.90/biweekly range 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 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.

Where You Will Work:

605 Suwannee St, Tallahassee

FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$65,353.75 – $84,575.44

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists in developing and publishing the Structures Manual. Assists in developing Structures Design Bulletins and posting to the Department’s website. Assists in managing the Structures Manual Task List on SharePoint to coordinate revisions. Participates in performing design tasks for in-house bridge design projects. Participates in special project studies that include analysis, design, and calculations. Reviews plans and design calculations for compliance with contract documents. Participates in various aspects of research projects including reviewing deliverables. Assists with developing and maintaining the Structures Design Office external website and internal SharePoint site using web-based software. Assists in performing Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of the Districts. The Successful Candidate will have the following required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, FDOT Design Manual, Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction, Basis of Estimates Manual, Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Production Criteria Handbook; Knowledge of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load-and-Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specification, Standard Specification for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals and Manual for Bridge Evaluation; Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office Programs; Skilled in web-based programming and publishing software; Ability to utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software; Ability to solve engineering problems; Ability to read and interpret structures and roadway construction plans; Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and four years of continuous employment experience in the field of structural engineering. Post-secondary education can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required work experience. 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 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) For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ 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 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 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistanceThe 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.