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MyFlorida CHEMICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER - 55010123 in GAINESVILLE, Florida
CHEMICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER - 55010123
Date: Mar 10, 2025
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Requisition No: 848385
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: CHEMICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER - 55010123
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55010123
Salary: $100,976.23 - $130,675.12
Posting Closing Date: 04/06/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
820 / STATE MATERIALS OFFICE
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: HOWARD MOSELEY
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-955-2905
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: howard.moseley@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $4,569.06
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:
Supervises employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work and activities, including material testing, testing for product approval, National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) evaluations, and materials acceptance program. Assures the Chemical Laboratory operations meet the requirements of governing documents and strategic goals. Formulates work plans for Chemical laboratory projects. Manages laboratory and field operations, personnel and other resources ensuring
the work is properly performed in a timely manner. Evaluates subordinates in accordance with Department rules, policies, and procedures. Trains and mentors subordinates in support of the Departments Mission and Vision. Recommends and executes supervisory functions and provides direction.
Manages the Chemical Program ensuring that all contract documents are maintained and up to date with respect to Department needs. Initiates research to identify alternative and renewable resources for roadway construction materials. Identifies and evaluates new materials for roadway suitability. Works with National committees such as American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM), NTPEP, American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and other to address Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) needs in national standards.
Ensures that all test methods are up to date and reflect the most accurate and efficient technologies. Stays current and incorporates new technologies into Florida and National test methods as needed.
Evaluates test results and prepares technical reports. Assures testing data is accurate and available in the Department’s database and meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO), The AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and Cement Concrete Reference Lab (CCRL) quality expectations. Performs analyses of data and examines process control charts. Develops trends, identifies potential problems, and proposes improvement opportunities.
Monitors, evaluates, and implements processes for changes and improvements, new products, and new technologies enhancing the usefulness of the Chemical Laboratory to the Department.
Manages research and forensic activities related to acceptance of construction materials, manufactured products, traffic control materials, and recyclables. Prepares technical reports documenting the evaluations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to successfully practice teamwork, leadership, and communication principles. Skill in developing project schedules with accurate time estimates and executing multiple projects simultaneously with timely completion of project deliverables. Ability to analyze engineering and technical data and derive logical conclusions. Knowledge of Business Systems related to laboratory management. Ability to apply concepts of analytical chemistry and science, Engineering Principles, Engineering Materials, Statistics, and Mathematics. Ability to evaluate test equipment and procedures for compliance with specifications. Ability to supervise.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Travel as required. NOTE: The incumbent of this position is required to handle hazardous materials possessing the characteristics of ignitibility, corrosivity, and toxicity as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 40, Part 261. The incumbent must be trained in the handling of the aforementioned hazardous materials prior to commencing work or he/she must work only under the direct control of a supervisor who is trained in the handling of such materials.
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.
Location:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609
Nearest Major Market:Gainesville