Maintenance Manager/field Operations - 55004527

Maintenance Manager/Field Operations - 55004527

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.

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.

The vision of the Florida Department of Transportation is to 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 includes: Maintenance Manager/Field Operations - District Four/Director of Operations / District Maintenance /West Palm Beach Maintenance - Eng/Contracts. This position will supervise employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work. Provides guidance to employees in resolving performance-related problems.

The difference you will make is 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.

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 is District Four - FDOT Palm Beach Operations, 7900 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413.

Your specific responsibilities include supervising employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work. Provides guidance to employees in resolving performance-related problems, scheduling work, establishing deadlines, and setting priorities. Investigates incidents and personal injuries involving subordinate staff when they occur. Monitors and reviews all work performed by in-house maintenance staff to ensure proper maintenance techniques and Department procedures are used.

Plan and direct routine maintenance activities on the state highway system, including bridges in accordance with Department policies, procedures, guidelines, specifications and manuals. Provide technical assistance on repair methods and practices to highway maintenance field crews. Analyze work needs and provide engineering judgment when developing solutions to resolve issues. Schedule and plan maintenance activities as identified in surveys, complaints and bridge or traffic operations work orders. Prepare reports as needed on all field operations and ensure the compliance and completeness of inspections of roadway appurtenances as required by procedure.

Investigate and respond to complaints. This involves frequent contact with the public as a representative of the Department. Meet and communicate effectively with local government officials, civic groups and general public with regard to resolving complaints, and/or explaining Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) policies and procedures. Attend meetings and training sessions as directed to improve maintenance operations. Serve as liaison to consulting engineers and contractors, city, county and other state agencies on problems relating to maintenance.

Monitor the state highway system to determine work objectives, priorities and effectiveness of work accomplished. Manage the use of Department of Correction inmates as needed. Analyze weekly and quarterly reports for production comparison using engineering analysis to improve quality and quantity of production. Ensure traffic control in Department work zones is in accordance with Roadway and Traffic Control Standards.

Investigate and respond to as needed accidents involving FDOT bridges, and other facilities, completing the necessary reports and damage estimates. Prepare final cost affidavits and make proper distributions. Respond to afterhours emergency situations inclusive of but not limited to coordination of personnel, equipment and materials needed for emergency response.

Participate in pre-construction conferences for all contract projects as required. Assist construction personnel in identifying future maintenance concerns on projects under construction. Communicate with project managers and consultants as needed during the construction job.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of maintenance rating program. Knowledge of personnel procedures and rules. Knowledge of purchasing rules and regulations. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skills in use of Maintenance Management System Manual. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, design standards and manuals. Ability to organize and conduct meetings. Ability to plan, direct and coordinate work assignments. Ability to supervise effectively, determine work priorities, and assign work tasks.

Other job-related requirements include responding to emergencies when necessary. Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Advanced Level within one year and maintain it. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of section 215.422, F.S., related State Comptroller's rules, and the Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

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).

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.