District Design Engineer - 55009538 | Deltona, FL

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  • Location: Deland, FL

  • Company: State Of Florida

VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Omayra Wallace CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $6,050.86 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 and telework

(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 www. mybenefits. / 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-xyz X for assistance.

POSITION DESCRIPTION : Manages and directs the activities of the District Design section which includes the subsections of Roadway Design, Structures Design, Surveying & Mapping, Drainage Design, Traffic Design, Utilities Design, and Consultant Project Management. Establishes a working environment to enhance productivity, efficiency, promotes the Department’s strategic initiatives, and contributes to the success of the Department’s goals, mission and vision.

Provides design guidance that is consistent with Department policies. Supervises and directs the preparation and development of all plans prepared by the District Design Office for letting. This includes, but is not limited to, all roadway plans, structural plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, landscape plans, utility joint preparation agreement plans, mitigation plans and architectural plans. (Plans may be prepared by in-house forces or by consultants hired by the Department. ) Ensures all designs and contract plans are developed with a high level of quality, with an emphasis on cost effective and economical products that are in accordance with applicable federal regulations, state laws, and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) policy and standards.

Incorporates technological improvements and innovations into designs and plans production to increase efficiency and effectiveness. This position has financial disclosure responsibility. Assists with the development of the FDOT 5-Year Work Program. Maintains frequent and close liaison with all design subsections, other Departmental units, Federal Highway Administration, cities, counties, other local governmental agencies and the public to ensure that stakeholder interests are considered and project schedules are maintained.

Oversees the production of high-quality products that provide the public safe, efficient, and economical transportation projects in a timely manner. Interprets and ensures design documents are prepared in accordance with the design standards, policies, procedures and guidelines as set forth by the Department and Federal Highway Administration. Reviews and approves typical section packages, design variances, exceptions, and all other documents requiring the signature of the District Design Engineer to ensure conformance with the latest criteria and requirements.

These duties require registration as a Professional Engineer. Maintains liaison with Federal Highway Administration to assure total agreement with all aspects of projects involving Federal Funds, which includes meeting, as required, to make decisions and resolve issues. Manages employee relations in a proactive and positive manner, including hiring, firing, promotion, disciplinary actions, and other personnel actions. Identifies, for recommendation and implementation, methods of increasing effectiveness, time savings and cost efficiency, in pursuit of FDOT goals.

Participates in the development of statewide policy and procedures for the functional areas of design. This includes reviews and comments, as well as working as a committee member with Central Office regarding the development of Plans Preparation Manual, Design Standards, etc. Also serves as District Representative on the advisory committee for the “Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways”. Provides input to the Central Office Design Bureau in development of policies and procedures.

Establishes District policies concerning the application of design standards. Provides assistance with the Economic Development Grant Application and Regional Impact Studies development. Serves as the lead member of the District Premium Cost Committee to resolve issues and make decisions concerning errors and omissions. Serves as member of the District Five Access Management to resolve issues and make decisions concerning access management. Serves as expert witness, as needed. Attends meetings and makes presentations to other Departmental units, governmental agencies, counties, cities, private groups, and individuals relating to design criteria or design issues.

Provides assistance to other Departmental units in solving design related issues. Attends meetings and seminars, as deemed necessary, to stay abreast of changes to the policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation and to ensure the District’s design activities are appropriate. Develops and manages the budget for the District Design Department. This includes final approval authority for all budgetary actions for the section. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles, practices, laws and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities; the Department's procedures, guidelines and standards for the Offices of Design, Surveying & Mapping, and Specifications and Estimates; the Department’s Tier Level Business Plans; Department’s production process for developing and delivering the work program; leadership practices.

Skilled in: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; working with public officials, consultants and regulatory agencies; planning, organizing, prioritizing and delegating the delivery of multiple projects.

Ability to: lead and manage a District Design Office and personnel comprised of managers, supervisors, professionals, technical, and administrative staff; communicate effectively verbally & in writing; plan, organize, coordinate and manage multiple projects; solve complex management, project, and technical problems; supervise employees; and backss the performance of subordinates and consultants. REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes. OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a level I background check.

Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies. 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 -xyz X). 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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