INSPECTOR II - 55007203

FDOT; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance policy

Dental, vision and supplemental insur.

State of Florida retirement package

10 paid holidays a year

Generous vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver for public college

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) seeks an Inspector II for District Four - Broward Operations in Fort Lauderdale. The role conducts detailed inspections of equipment, facilities, and projects to verify safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, drafting reports and recommending corrective actions.

The incumbent interprets technical specs, uses inspection tools, and collaborates with engineers, contractors, or management to ensure quality work and contract adherence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of performing field inspections and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Ability to enter and retrieve information from computer databases.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent complex technical inspections of equipment, facilities, or construction to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret technical specifications, use inspection tools, and coordinate with engineers, contractors, or management.
• Prepare reports and documentation supporting payments and maintenance contracts.

Skills

Field inspections

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer databases

Job description

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY RANGE: $52,096.46 Includes Competitive Area Differential

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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work.Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 II /District Four/ District Maintenance/ Ft Lauderdale Maintenance - Security

This position will conduct detailed inspections of equipment, facilities, or construction projects to verify compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Document findings, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions. Interpret technical specifications, using inspection tools, and testing equipment, and collaborating with engineers, contractors, or management.

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

District Four-Broward Operations

5548 NW 9 Avenue

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE

$42,919.64 - $55,543.06

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform independent complex technical assignments to accomplish inspection and monitoring of work activities performed within the state Right of Way. Verifies that work is performed according to all State and Federal specifications, plans, permits, policies, procedures, statutes and 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.

Perform interpretation of governing 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.

Prepares records and reports for work completed and other related documents accurately and in a timely manner. Prepares all documentation in order to validate payments to roadway contractors.

Conducts surveys of signs, guardrail, and attenuators as required by procedures. Provides survey of roadway items to be inventoried 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. Prepares specifications as needed for use in maintenance contracts.

Conducts/attends pre-work conferences on maintenance contracts and attends/conducts meetings with contractors/utility owners/permittees throughout life of projects as assigned. Acts as a representative of the Department on all issues related to contracts and permits. Issues work documents on contracts as directed.

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:

• performing field inspections of worksites for compliance to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway standards.
• entering and retrieving information from a computer database.

Skilled 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.
• personal computer (pc) and understanding of databases.
• organizing records and handling multiple tasks and interruptions.

Ability to:

• remain calm and effective under pressure.
• work effectively as a team member.
• follow oral and written instructions.
• use word processor software.
• lift 50 pounds and stoop, climb, squat, push, crawl and bend.

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, 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. 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 and Class E Driver’s License.

This position requires a valid Class E driver 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
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

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, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.

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 Affimative 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 [phone] for assistance.

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.

Location: FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.