INSPECTOR II

Position: INSPECTOR II - 55007197
Requisition no: 878199

agency: department of transportation

working title: inspector ii
- pay plan: career service

position number:

salary: $42,853.37 - $55,457.30

posting closing date: 07/10/2026

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state of florida department of transportation

job posting description

496/palm beach operations

open competitive

career service

full-time

contact person: ackeemia sinclair

contact email address: ackeemia.sinclairte.fl.us

anticipated annual hiring salary: $52,096.46 (includes competitive area differential)

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:

inspector ii - district four/director of operations / district maintenance / west palm beach maintenance-admin/west palm beach maint - eng/contracts

this position will ensure work completed by others within fdot right-of-way meets all standards and is permitted through the department. This position will also be responsible for on-site inspections. This position should maintain awareness of others doing work within the right-of-way that has not been approved by the department and not permitted.

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:

fdot palm beach operation, 7900 forest hill blvd., west palm beach, fl 33413

annual salary range:

$42,853.37 - $ 55,457.30

a competitive area differential (cad) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

your specific responsibilities:

perform independent complex technical assignments to accomplish inspection and monitoring of work activities performed within the state right of way. Verifies that work is performed according to all state and federal specifications, plans, permits, policies, procedures, statutes, and 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.

perform interpretation of governing 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 take corrective measures when deficiencies are noted.

prepare records and reports for work completed and other related documents accurately and in a timely manner. Prepare all documentation in order to validate payments to roadway contractors.

conduct surveys of signs, guardrails, 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 enter 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.

conducts/attends pre-work conferences on maintenance contracts and attends/conducts meetings with contractors/utility owners/permitees throughout life of projects as assigned. Acts as a representative of the department on all issues related to contracts and permits. Issues work documents on contracts as directed.

performs plans reviews for constructability and adherence to department standards and specifications. Provides comments on department policies and procedures as requested.

the successful candidate will have the following required knowledge,…