INSPECTOR III - 55013733 at Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

59230.46

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Tools, Technical Communication, Plan Interpretation, Customer Service, Team Collaboration, Record Organization, Problem Solving, Data Entry, Field Inspections, Safety Regulations, Construction Math, Traffic Control, Stormwater Management, Technical Documentation, Contract Management, Emergency Response

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Requisition No: 858124 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: INSPECTOR III - 55013733 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55013733 Salary: $45,768.99 - $59,230.46 Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION Leesburg Maintenance / 592 OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Marilyn Booth CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-326-7730 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: marilyn.booth@dot.state.fl.us HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,022.97 Bi-Weekly 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. 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 III Transportation Operations District Five District Maintenance Leesburg Maintenance Office This position will inspect and monitor work activities within the state Right of Way. 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: Leesburg Operations 1405 Thomas Avenue Leesburg, FL 34748 Annual Salary Range: $45,768.99 - $59,230.46 Your Specific Responsibilities: Analyze complex plans and perform independent complex technical assignments to accomplish inspection and monitoring of work activities performed within the Right of Way. Verify that work is performed according to all State and Federal specifications, plans, permits, p[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 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 validates 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 inventories 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. Conducts/attends pre-work conferences on maintenance contracts and attends/conducts meetings with contractors/utility owners/permittees throughout life of projects assigned. Acts as a representative of the Department on all issues related to contracts and permits. Issues work documents on contracts as directed. Prepares and issues work documents on contracts as needed. 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, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: engineering tools to perform field inspections of worksites for compliance to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway standards Skills in: communicating technical information verbally and in writing understanding and interpreting plans, specifications, design standards and manuals dealing with internal and external customers in a courteous manner remaining calm and effective under pressure working effectively as a team member following oral and written instructions organizing records and handling multiple tasks and interruptions Ability to: enter and retrieve information from a computer database lift 50 pounds and stoop, climb, squat, push, crawl and bend Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements: (N/A Other Job-Related Requirements: This position requires the incumbent to complete the following self-study courses within 11 months of appointment: Construction Math and Plans Reading. Must also obtain the Advanced Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) certification and the Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector certification (Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Training Program) within one year and maintain it. While on-duty status, it may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. Valid Class E Driver License is required. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. May be required to work with or around hazardous materials; work nights and weekends and be available for emergency response work as necessary. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency, Class E Driver’s License, and 12 months of infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance experience; or an Associate's Degree or higher. This position requires a valid Class E driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following: three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation; any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years; a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years. Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed. 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 10 paid holidays a year Generous vacation and sick leave Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for public college courses A variety of training opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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 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 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistance. 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.

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Responsibilities

The Inspector III will inspect and monitor work activities within the state Right of Way, ensuring compliance with State and Federal specifications. Responsibilities include analyzing plans, conducting inspections, and preparing documentation for contractor payments.