INSPECTOR III

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state of florida department of transportation

job posting description

191 / heartland operations center

internal agency

internal agency: only current department of transportation employees will be considered for this position

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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.

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.

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.

inspector iii

district one / district maintenance / heartland operations center

this position will analyze complex plans and perform independent complex technical assignments to inspect, monitor, and report on the work activities being performed on the state of florida roads, bridges and right of way.

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.

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.

heartland operations center- sebring

4722 kenilworth blvd.

your specific responsibilities:

analyze complex plans and perform independent complex technical assignments to accomplish inspection and monitoring of work activities performed within the state right of way. Verify that work is performed according to all state and federal specifications, plans, permits, policies, procedures, statutes, rules. Performs approved testing techniques through the use of hand tools, gauges and/or instruments to ensure materials used conform to florida department of transportation (fdot) requirements.

Use various engineering tools, equipment, instruments and computers for performing technical engineering tasks, problem solving and record keeping. Provide information to consulting engineers, developers, architects and permit applicants as needed. Prepares all documentation in order to validate payments to roadway contractors.

perform interpretation of documents related to authorized temporary traffic control (maintenance of traffic) device usage, installation/placement and materials to ensure safe work zones. Reviews work site activities for conformity to safety regulations and takes corrective measures when deficiencies are noted.

conducts surveys of signs, guardrail, and attenuators as required by procedures. Provides survey of roadway items to be inventoried for roadway characteristics inventory (rci). Fills out data coding sheet and enters roadway data into computer database as needed. Gathers data and performs preliminary reviews for maintenance contract needs. Assists in the preparation of maintenance contracts. Prepares specifications as needed for use in maintenance contracts.

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