What are the responsibilities and job description for the MATERIALS SPECIALIST-LAB position at The State of Florida?
Requisition No: 850260
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: MATERIALS SPECIALIST-LAB - 55002512
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55002512
Salary: $51,563.79 - $66,729.62
Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
119 / DISTRICT MATERIALS OFFICE
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Debra Ervin
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-4220
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Debra.Ervin@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,270.52
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
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- 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 laboratory testing in accordance with the applicable Florida Sampling and Testing Methods, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials or American Society for Testing and Materials test method. Report results precisely in the appropriate database. Keep all testing equipment calibrated and in good working order.
Perform analysis of materials data for contract and procedural compliance. Take timely action to correct any errors in the data. Actively facilitates the notification of stakeholders of errors, failures or negative trends.
Proved materials related technical support to customers as requested. Provide support in time to meet the customer’s needs.
Review Quality Control plans, Construction plans, specification, 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.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to operate a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of Materials – Laboratory; Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations; Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments; Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data; Ability to solve problems relating to engineering; Ability to perform technical 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 50 pounds and move around uneven terrain without assistance.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Must possess or obtain and maintain at least one of the following qualificational areas: 1) Asphalt Plant Level 1; 2) Aggregate Testing Technician; 3) ACI Concrete Lab Technician Level 1; or 4) Aggregate Base Testing Technician; Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) Technician. Must pass or have passed Construction Math and Contract Plans Reading Self Study examinations. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing and spreadsheet.
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.
Salary : $51,564 - $66,730
