Materials Manager-Lab Qualification

Job Details

Requisition No: 877678

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

MATERIALS MANAGER-LAB QUALIFICATION –

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $2,503.74 – $3,240.14 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 06/18/2026

Materials Manager – Lab Qualification/District Two – Materials and Research

• Supervises employees: communicate, motivate, train, evaluate, plan, and direct work; secure resources; ensure meeting quality and quantity requirements; focus employees on the Department’s mission.
• Evaluate projects/processes to determine performance status; recommend improvements; notify stakeholders of changes; ensure consistency, predictability, and repeatability.
• Perform Independent Assurance evaluations per Department procedures and the Federal Aid Policy Guide; document and report findings.
• Inspect laboratories for compliance with Department contracts and procedural documents; review records, procedures, equipment, and personnel; provide feedback and technical assistance; document and report findings; conduct follow‑up inspections.
• Analyze materials data for contract and procedural compliance; take timely action to correct errors; notify stakeholders of errors, failures, or negative trends.
• Provide materials‑related technical support to customers; meet customer needs in a timely manner; provide guidance and training.
• Review Quality Control plans, construction plans, specifications, procedures, and other documents; provide clear comments; offer solutions when objections arise.

• Concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of Materials‑Laboratory Inspection & Qualification.
• Engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations.

• Using engineering tools, equipment, and/or instruments.
• Operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Analyzing and interpreting engineering data.
• Solving engineering problems.
• Performing technical engineering inspections.
• Applying engineering quantitative techniques.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments.
• Communicating engineering information effectively.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Lifting 50 pounds and moving around uneven terrain without assistance.
• Supervising people.

Must possess or obtain and maintain one of the following:
Asphalt Plant Level I;
Aggregate Testing Technician; ACI Concrete Lab Technician Level I; or Aggregate Base Testing Technician;
Limerock Bearing Ratio (L ) Technician. Must pass or have passed Construction Math and Contract Plans Reading Self‑Study examinations. Position must respond before, during, and after emergency situations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience using engineering or manufacturing tools, equipment, and/or instruments.
• Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheets, and/or database applications.

• 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
• Variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applicants must provide their Social Security Number for verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System before their 26th birthday or possess a Letter of Registration Exemption.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible Veterans receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Veterans must provide documentation (e.g., DD Form 214) with their application.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. Contact the Human Resources Office at 850‑414‑5300.

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing per Florida law.

The Florida Department of Transportation is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.