ADMINISTRATIVE WEIGHT INSPECTOR - 55011512
Date: Sep 17, 2025
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Requisition No: 860458
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE WEIGHT INSPECTOR - 55011512
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55011512
Salary: $41,738.84 - $54,014.74
Posting Closing Date: 09/21/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
995 / MOTOR CARRIER SIZE AND WEIGHT
INTERNAL AGENCY
INTERNAL AGENCY: Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position
REGULATORY SPECIALIST II / ADMINISTRATIVE WEIGHT INSPECTOR
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Palizzia Blue
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-973-5166
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Palizzia.Blue@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,605.34 - $2,077.49 biweekly range
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.
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:
Administrative Weight Inspector / Florida Department of Transportation / Motor Carrier Size and Weights
This position will enforce provisions of weight laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with fuel tax requirements of commercial vehicles as specified in Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.) using automated scales and measuring devices to determine weight of commercial vehicles and cargo.
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:
FDOT / MCSAW Madison Weight Facility / Lee, FL 32059
Annual Salary Range:
$ 41,738.84 - $ 54,014.74
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Enforces provisions of weight laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with fuel tax requirements of commercial vehicles as specified in Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes. Incumbent is not a Sworn Officer and may only enforce those provisions that constitute a civil penalty in Sections 515, 516, 535, 540, 545, 546, and 550 of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes. Use automated scales and measuring devices to determine the weight of commercial vehicles and cargo. Calculate vehicles axle and gross weights of those vehicles, according to weight, law formulas to detect violations.
Serves as the property custodian for a designated weigh station. Conducts monthly inspection of facility and handles any concerns for the supervisor. Records management responsibilities for facility personnel and supervisor. Assist supervisor with maintaining acceptable level of facility supplies, order/purchase supplies as directed by supervisor, and monitors the copier lease. Assist supervisor in the selection process for new weight inspectors. Assist personnel with the monthly tabulation and analysis of enforcement data. Manually enters citations into the Citation Tracking System. Conducts case review in the absence of the supervisor.
Check vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assess permit fees, and issue civil citations when violations are detected.
Determine amounts of penalties and issues overweight citations for all axle, gross, and combination of axle spacing violations, and violations of permits and improper licensing.
Maintain records and prepares reports on all vehicles checked, weighed and assessed, properly identifying @types of violations for reporting purposes required by the Office of Motor Carrier Compliance Headquarters, and the Federal Highway Administration. Completes required incident reports for all citations involving permit violations, licensing violations, impounded vehicles, and protested cases.
Review special permit issues for certain overweight vehicles for compliance with permit provisions.
Inspects license plates and registration certificates of vehicles, for expiration or improper weight classification, according to the declared gross vehicle weight, and conducts necessary inquiries with issuing authorities to determine if violations are present.
Assist Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) with collecting overdue citation payments. When issuing citations, verify the carrier is not operating under an out-of-service order and has no overdue citation payments.
Require vehicles to be off-loaded when gross weight exceeds legal weight by 6,000 pounds or more in accordance with Florida Statutes (F.S.).
Assists owners and operators of vehicles by furnishing information and interpreting state weight laws. Uses telephone, National Crime Information Center/Florida Crime Information Center (NCIC/FCIC) Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles computer systems, and two-way communications to confirm violations. Maintains the required records and certifications for operations of these systems. Conducts business for the office by assisting other employees with obtaining aid, and relaying information to agencies. Renders aid to the general public for any reasonable request.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
basic computer usage
knowledge in the use of radio and telephone equipment
knowledge of records management
knowledge of employee selection process
knowledge of state purchasing guidelines
Skills in:
dealing with the public and other employees in a tactful and courteous manner
skilled in preforming basic mathematical calculations
Skilled in applying Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); and Skilled in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Ability to:
understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
ability to work independently
ability to collect, review and verify data and maintain records
Other Job-Related Requirements:
Extensive on the job and classroom training is required of the incumbent to maintain job knowledge that is necessary as updates and changes are made in responsibilities.
Incumbent must be Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certified.
This position requires a Level II background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statutes.
Incumbent must become a certified trainer in CPR / Automated External Defibulator (AED) upon completion of probationary status and maintain certification.
This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Obtained a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency. One year experience enforcing Florida's Commercial Motor Vehicle Size and Weight laws.
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, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Veterans' Preference ONLY applies to Career Service positions. REMOVE THIS RED LANGUAGE AND THE PARAGRAPH BELOW IF YOU ARE NOT ADVERTISING A CAREER SERVICE POSITION:
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.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
LEE, FL, US, 32059
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
