Requisition No:

882679

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Working Title:

MATERIALS MANAGER-CERTIFICATIONS - 550103766

Pay Plan:

Career Service

Position Number:

55013766

Salary:

$66,727.02 - $86,352.61

Posting Closing Date:

09/09/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB

POSTING DESCRIPTION

119 /District Materials Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER

SERVICE FULL-TIME CONTACT PERSON

Timmy Meeks

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

863-519-4211

CONTACT

EMAIL ADDRESS

timmy.meeks@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$2,949.39 biweekly/ $76,684.14 annual 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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 Work You Will Do:

Materials Manager- Certifications This position plays a key role in supporting the department by evaluating and improving projects and processes to ensure consistent, efficient, and reliable outcomes. It ensures data accuracy and compliance through detailed analysis of materials information, promptly addressing errors and communicating issues to stakeholders. This position will be responsible for managing material acceptance for all construction and on-system local agency projects in District 1&7 and will supervise 2 employees. It also contributes to the department's mission by reviewing technical documents, offering constructive feedback, and proposing practical solutions.

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:

District One/District Materials Office

2730 SR 60 West

Bartow, Fl 33830

Annual Salary Range:

$66,727.02 - $86,352.61

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Review Quality Control plans, Construction plans, specifications, procedures and any other documents necessary to execute the Department's mission. Prepare Materials Certification in accordance with the requirements of

CFR SUBCHAPTER G, PART

637, Subpart B - Quality Assurance Procedures for Construction. Provide clear comments as requested in time to be useful to the customer. Offers solutions when objecting to the approach that is proposed.

Supervises employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees work. Secure resources necessary for employees to succeed. Ensure employees meet quality and quantity requirements of the position. Focus employees on the Department's mission and objectives outlined in the business plan.

Evaluate project/process to determine current performance status. Make/recommend improvements to optimize delivery or improve results. Notify stakeholders of any changes to the project/process. Ensure project/process is consistent, predictable and repeatable.

Analyze materials data for contract and procedural compliance. Take timely action to correct any errors in the data. Actively facilitates the notification of stakeholders of errors, failures or negative trends.

Provide materials related technical support to customers as requested. Provide support in time to meet the customer's needs. Provide guidance and training to customers.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

The concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of Materials - Certifications.

Skills in:

Using engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.

Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.

Ability to:

Operate a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Analyze and interpret engineering data.

Solve problems relating to engineering.

Perform technical engineering inspections.

Apply engineering quantitative techniques.

To plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

To communicate engineering information effectively.

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Supervise.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

Must pass or have passed Construction Math and Contract Plans Reading Self Study examinations. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience evaluating road and bridge materials and prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and /or database applications. 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 assistance. 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.