Requisition No: 852302

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - 55005028

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55005028

Salary: $115,891.74 - $149,977.54

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025

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State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

296 / Chiefland Maintenance

Internal Agency: Only Current Department Of Transportation Employees Will Be Considered For This Position

Selected Exempt Service

Contact Person: Elizabeth Engle

Contact Phone Number: (386) 758-3734

Contact Email Address: Elizabeth.Engle@dot.state.fl.us

Hiring Salary Range: $4,457.37 - $5,768.37/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:

Chiefland Maintenance Office

1820 South Young Boulevard

Chiefland, FL 32626

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs highly advanced maintenance and transportation engineering duties. Responsible for the administration of management activities for maintenance field, contract development/inspection, permit issuance/inspection, shop, and warehouse operations; includes all planning, budgeting, administrative, and operational functions; including supervising/oversight of other managers within the maintenance unit. Coordinates and directs programs and work needs for the permit and contract maintenance work groups. Supervises and oversees subordinates in all phases of required work within the contract and permit work groups. Motivates, trains, coaches and guides subordinate employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed while conducting work activities. Signs and seals plans and specifications packages. Analyzes, evaluates, and directs programs and work needs for field crews and maintenance contract inspection for the maintenance unit. Oversees all activities in the Maintenance Unit. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, lay off, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilitzation with field managers and supervisors. Manages the oversight and direction of the Department of Corrections crews and personnel. Recommends production planning, scheduling, and control methods. Directs cost control programs. Formulates and recommends work procedures and develops new and improved work methods. Consults with various municipalities. Serves on a regular basis as liaison to City, County and other State agencies on maintenance problems, contractual agreements, and other matters as they arise.

Coordinates all unit maintenance duties and programs under the direction of the District Maintenance Engineer. Answers correspondence of a both general and specific nature and assures all documents meet Department rules and policies. Maintains liaison with the public on matters concerning state maintained roads and bridges; addresses all concerns/complaints with diplomacy. Incumbent has a Purchasing Card which allows a single purchase exceeding the threshold amount of $35,000. This position has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.

Coordinates all activities performed by the vehicle maintenance and repair facility, and warehouse. Ensures that all modifications to equipment are completed on time and oversees the training and upgrading of vehicle mechanics. Ensures that preventative maintenance services are correctly performed. Ensure that current warehousing procedures are followed.

Makes field inspections of special projects. Acquires and assembles information for special reports as requested to include accident/incident investigations.

Coordinates the study and evaluation of work needs that may be considered for Maintenance Contracts. Ensures that Maintenance Contracts are correctly administered and that all quantities and pay items are correct. Ensures that the contractor's performance in the field is correctly inspected and meets all Department requirements.

Communicates on a regular basis with employees, both individually and in scheduled meetings.

Coordinates the hazardous/universal materials usage, storage, and disposal program for the facility; this includes but is not limited to planning, programming, and Implementation of policies, rules, and procedures in compliance with all environmental laws. Coordinates the Emergency Preparedness/Natural Disaster Program Management.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

  • Knowledge of leadership and management practices.
  • Knowledge of the correct use of English grammar and punctuation in communicating spoken and written business product.
  • Knowledge of conduct standards and disciplinary actions.
  • Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
  • Knowledge of the budgetary process and procedures.
  • Knowledgeable of and skilled at contract administration procedures.
  • Knowledgeable of and skilled at safety procedures.
  • Knowledgeable of and skilled at understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skills in:

  • Skilled in communicating effectively with the public, supervisors, and subordinates, including presentations, meetings, and written correspondence.
  • Skilled in the operation of personal computers, computer based systems, and programs.

Ability to:

  • Ability to lead, manage, and work with diverse groups of people.
  • Ability to motivate subordinates.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems.
  • Ability to plan workloads, deadlines, and work objectives.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
  • Ability to supervise.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

  • Registered as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471 F.S.
  • Obtains and maintains certification in Work Zone Traffic Control and Maintenance – Advanced.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

  • This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

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 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.

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.

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