About this role
Requisition No: 886442
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: QC COORDINATOR - 55006111
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55006111
Salary: 69,865.61 - 90,414.32
Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
338 / BRIDGE INSPECTION
INTERNAL AGENCY
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Wendy Pilcher
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1607
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:
QC Coordinator
This position will oversee the quality control process for bridge and ancillary inspection programs through both office review of reports and field review of inspections. This position will also assist as a liaison between the Structures Maintenance Office and stakeholders such as local government officials.
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 3 Headquarters
1074 Highway 90
Chipley, Florida 32428
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Oversees and performs activities related to quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures to ensure consistency and a high degree of accuracy is maintained in the inspection program.
Conducts periodic field review of inspection teams; independently reviews work order completions, inspection reports and computations .
Analyzes and evaluates existing and proposed structural inspection procedures to assist the Bridge Inspector Supervisor in determining training needs and the effectiveness of the current program. Acts as a liaison to asset maintenance firms and inspection consultant contracts regarding QC adherence and recommendations.
Develops systematic quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes to assure compliance with Department Procedures No. 850-010-030-g (Bridge and Other Structures Inspection and Reporting), 850-010-032-a (Movable Bridge Operations), Department’s internal Quality Control Plan and the Quality Assurance Review criteria set forth by the Department’s State Maintenance Office .
Conducts technical review of construction and bridge rehabilitation plans for maintainability and constructability. Recommends possible design changes relating to inspection and maintenance.
Serves as liaison and/or advisor to management, staff, consulting engineers, municipal agencies and other state agencies on matter relating to structure inspection QC reviews.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Engineering concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques related to bridge structures and facilities
- Engineering design, construction, and production related to bridge structures and facilities
- Federal and State bridge inspection principles, techniques and procedures
- Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roadway and Bridge Construction
- Florida Department of Transportation Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM) as it relates to bridge maintenance
- Comprehensive Inventory Database (CID)
- Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance Management System (MMS )
Skilled in:
- Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
Ability to:
- Read and interpret construction plans and contracts, roadway and traffic design standards
- Analyze and interpret engineering data
- Use mainframe
- Use word processing software
- Create electronic spreadsheet from engineering data
- Communicate engineering information effectively orally and in writing
- Write narrative reports
- Organize and maintain files
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:
- Certified as a Bridge Inspector by the Florida Department of Transportation. Class E Driver’s License Required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or GED and 48 months experience in bridge inspection, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of engineering.
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
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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 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.
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.