Asphalt Mixture Laboratory Coordinator - 55010130

Requisition No: 832151

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ASPHALT MIXTURE LABORATORY COORDINATOR - 55010130

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010130

Salary: $56,560.85 - $73,196.39

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

820 / STATE MATERIALS OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Melissa Barrs

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-955-2917

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: melissa.barrs@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,559.31

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• 10 paid holidays a year

• Career advancement opportunities

• Tuition waiver for public college courses

• Training opportunities

• Flexible work schedules (for designated positions)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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!

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Perform and coordinate laboratory testing in accordance with the applicable Florida Sampling and Testing Method (FSTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), or ASTM test method. Report results precisely in the appropriate database.

Keep all testing equipment calibrated and in good working order. Obtain and maintain all qualifications necessary to perform the test in compliance with Department procedures.

Monitor test parameters during testing to assess validity of the data. Perform advanced analytical analysis of results.

Perform critical analysis of results to determine if retesting or resampling is required. Interpret results and provide findings to customers immediately as required. Analyze materials data for specification and procedural compliance.

Correct any errors in the data in a timely manner. Actively facilitate the notification of stakeholders of errors, failures, or negative trends.

Provide materials related technical support to customers as requested. Provide guidance and training to customers.

Provide support in time to meet the customer's needs. Review and analyze proposed mix designs submitted by the producer. Recommend adjustments to the mixture as needed in accordance with specifications and procedures.

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.

Provide clear comments as requested in time to be useful to the customer. Offer solutions when objecting to the approach that is proposed.

Train Department, Contractor, Consultant, and Academic Personnel as needed.

Participate in acquiring laboratory equipment and supplies, including identifying laboratory needs, identifying potential sources of the equipment/supplies, obtaining quotes from vendors, and initiating the acquisition process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of asphalt mixtures. Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations.

Skills to operate a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data. Ability to solve problems related to engineering, Ability to perform engineering inspections.

Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate engineering information effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

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

NOTE: The incumbent of this position is required to handle hazardous materials possessing the characteristics of ignitability, corrosivity, and toxicity as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 40, Part 261. The incumbent must be trained in the handling of the aforementioned hazardous materials prior to commencing work or he/she must work only under the direct control of a supervisor who is trained in the handling of such materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

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 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.

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.