Requisition No: 851270
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: MATERIALS COORDINATOR-BITUMINOUS PROD - 55002504
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55002504
Salary: $55,402.27-$71,697.05
Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
119 /District Materials Office
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Skipper Pomicter
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-4249
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Skipper.Pomicter@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,481.40/biweekly ($64,516.40/annual)
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 one FDOT 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:
Materials Coordinator-Bituminous Prod
District One/District Materials Office
This position will oversee producer quality control plans, asphalt mix designs, and address asphalt related material issues. This role will ensure compliance with regulatory standards while providing essential technical support to both internal and external FDOT stakeholders. These contributions will be instrumental in maintaining a safe and efficient transportation network.
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 trainings and instructor led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District One/District Materials Office
2730 SR60 W
Bartow, Fl 33830
Anticipated Pay:
$2,481.40 /biweekly
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Analyze materials data for contract and procedural compliance. Take timely action to correct any errors in the data. Actively facilitate the notification of stakeholders of errors, failures or negative trends.
Provide review and analysis of proposed mix designs submitted by the producer. Provide assistance to Construction regarding the behavior of the mix in the field. Make adjustments to the mix as needed in accordance with specifications and procedures. Suspend/revoke approval of the mixes as required in accordance with the specifications and procedures.
Provide materials related technical support to customers as requested. Provide support in time to meet the customer’s needs. Provide guidance and training to customers.
Support consultant contracts in accordance with applicable rules, laws and procedures. Review the consultant work effort. Develop scope of task work order. Review and comment on invoices.
Inspect component materials for compliance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications. Inspect completed material or component for compliance with FDOT specifications. Inspect facility and operation for compliance with their Quality Control (QC) plan and specification requirements. Document and report findings.
Inspect laboratories for compliance with Department contract and procedural documents. Review records, procedures, equipment and personnel as necessary to assess compliance with contract and procedural requirements. Provide feedback and technical assistance to laboratory personnel as appropriate. Document and report findings. Perform follow-up inspections as necessary.
Review Quality Control plans, Construction plans, specifications, procedures and any other documents necessary to execute the Department’s mission. Provide clear comments as requested in time to be useful to the customer. Offer solutions when objecting to the approach that is proposed.
Perform Independent Assurance evaluations in the field as described in Department procedures and the Federal Aid Policy Guide. Perform these evaluations in an objective and professional manner. Document and report findings.
Inspect materials in the field as requested or required during Construction, Maintenance or Design. Determine material compliance with Department contract and procedural documents. Inspect ongoing activities and documentation of materials related testing and inspection. Provide feedback and technical assistance to field personnel as appropriate. Document and report findings.
Perform field and/or laboratory testing in the field in accordance with the applicable Florida Sampling and Testing Methods (FSTM), American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) test method.
Report results precisely in the appropriate database. Keep all testing equipment calibrated and in good working order.
Other Job-related requirements
Must pass or have passed Construction Math and Contract Plans Reading Self Study examinations. Must possess or obtain and maintain Construction Training Qualify Program (CTQP) Asphalt Paving Level I and II, Plant Level I and II. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of Materials – Bituminous.
- Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
Skills in:
- Skilled in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
Ability to:
- Ability to operate a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
- Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience using engineering or manufacturing tools, equipment and/or instruments.
- Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database applications; and prior experience with evaluating constructions materials.
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
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- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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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.
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.
