CADD SUPPORT SPECIALIST III

Requisition No: 795951

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CADD SUPPORT SPECIALIST III - 55008312

Position Number: 55008312

Salary: 60,880.03 - 78,785.92

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2023

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

972/ Production Support Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Chris Thorp

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4255

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Christopher.Thorp@dot.state.fl.us

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:

Customize CADD software for adherences to Florida Department of Transportation design and plans preparation requirements. Develop or assist in the development of applications used to automate processes and improve operation of CADD software. Recommend specifications for the development of advanced applications by development team members or contracted developers. Work closely with the Developers to provide input and direction throughout the development process.

Review, develop, and maintain assigned CADD training curriculum. Provide CADD Support using various methods such as: GOTO Meetings, Webinars, Hands-on/On-site Support to reach CADD users. Report activities and progress to management as required.

Provide certification testing of CADD software before release into production. Work with developers to resolve issues found during testing before the CADD software is released. Test new software released by vendors, reporting issues through proper channels so they may be addressed in future releases.

Assist in the development, maintenance and application of documentation associated with the Department’s CADD applications. This includes: the FDOT CADD Manual, Help files, CADD Website and SharePoint portals. Serve as a technical advisor and facilitate discipline-based Technical Advisory Committees (TACs), reporting these activities to management as required.

Research new technology and industry trends to expand personal knowledge of computer hardware, CADD software, and CADD training. Attend conferences, technical seminars, working sessions and other venues to acquire knowledge of trends and other developments related to CADD and FDOT’s design processes. Share this acquired knowledge with peers and supervisors, and periodically report developments as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of customer service; Ability to deal with internal and external customers in a courteous manner; Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of civil engineering; Knowledge of civil engineering design, construction, production and/or operations; Ability to solve problems relating to engineering; Knowledge of the Department’s CADD software and standards; Skilled in the use of CADD software; Ability to customize CADD software for adherance to the Department’s standards; Ability to be proactive and work independently; Ability to handle multiple tasks; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to apply quantitative techniques; Ability to research industry literature of changing technology; Ability to use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation in writings; Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve technical problems: Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing: Ability to make presentations: Ability to identify needs and develop and Present Training Effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school Diploma or its equivalent and Two years’ Experience

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.