Organization, Forms, and Procedures Office 

Topic No.: 250-015-015-f
Office: Personnel
Effective: January 12, 2001

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER TRAINING PROGRAM

PURPOSE
AUTHORITY
SCOPE
GENERAL
DEFINITIONS

1. Enrollment in the Engineer Training Program
2. Program Content and Duration
3. Program Administration
4. Trainee Phase Ratings
5. Performance Evaluation & Incremental Salary Increase
6. Phase Examinations
7. Program Completion
8. Disciplinary Action
9. Dismissal from the Program
10. Dismissal from the Department
11. Enrollment in the Senior Engineer Training Program
12. Training Requirements
13. Trainee Monitoring and Evaluation
14. Disciplinary Action
15. Dismissal from the Department
16. Program Completion
17. Forms

Attachment I, Phase Outline and Checklist

The purpose of this procedure is to establish the content and requirements of the Professional Engineer Training Program and the process for administration of the program.

Sections 20.23(3) (a), 110.1095 and 334.044(2), Florida Statutes; Chapter 60L-14, Chapter 60K, Florida Administrative Code.

The District Directors of Operations have the responsibility for administering this program in the Districts. The Personnel Resource Management Office in Central Office has responsibility for certain administrative functions to maintain the program's operation in the Department.

The primary purpose of the Professional Engineer Training Program is to provide graduate civil engineers with broad, practical experience in the field of transportation engineering, leading to registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. The secondary purpose is to provide training in management and supervisory techniques to prepare the Trainee for Management and administrative functions within the Department.

The total Professional Engineer Training Program is a four-year program divided into two phases. The first phase is the Engineer Training (ET) Program. This is a 24-month rotational assignment encompassing all aspects of the Department's work. The second phase is the Senior Engineer Training (SET) Program. This is a 24-month internship combining on-the-job training in both the technical and managerial functions of a specific work area in the Department.

Central Office - The Personnel Resource Management Office located in the Central Office.

Responsible Office - The office for the State Surveyor, State Roadway Design Engineer, State Traffic Operations Engineer, State Construction Engineer and the State Maintenance Engineer. These offices develop and maintain questions for required phase exams and prepare and grade the exams for the trainee.

District Director - The District Director of Operations.

Phase Supervisor - The individual assigned supervisory responsibility for a Trainee during phase training.

Phase Training - Training provided by any office that a Trainee is assigned to for the purpose of specific training in the policy and procedure of the Department's work effort.

Program - The Professional Engineer Training Program

District Program Coordinator - The individual assigned by the District Director of Operations to carry out and be responsible for any or all prescribed activities and responsibilities of the program within their District or work location. Must be a registered professional engineer.

Trainee - The graduate Civil Engineer enrolled in the Department's Professional Engineer Training Program.

The P.E. Training Program is not open to registered professional engineers, individuals currently qualified for registration, or those who have more than two years of post graduation engineering experience.

To be eligible for the Engineer Trainee position, candidates shall have the following minimum qualifications:

1. A Bachelor of Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree from a university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

2. Be a United States citizen or a lawfully authorized alien worker. This does not include sponsorship or practical training.

3. Be registered to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination as administered by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, or the equivalent examination administered by another state within the United States, prior to appointment.

SPECIAL NOTE: For continuing eligibility all appointees to this Program must obtain the Fundamentals of Engineering certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment. Failure to do so will result in the employee being removed from the Program.

Candidates who exceed the minimum entry level requirements of the Engineer Training Program, but who do not meet the entry requirements of the Senior Engineer Training Program, shall be considered as having satisfied only the minimum entry level requirements of the Engineer Training Program. Such candidates shall be required to complete the 2-year Engineer Training Program in its entirety. The Senior Engineer Training Program may then be foreshortened by an amount of time, equal to the amount of time the candidate needs to become eligible for professional registration.

Candidates from accredited universities and within the Department may apply to any District Personnel Office or to the Personnel Resource Management Office in the Central Office for consideration to enter the program. The final authority for candidate selection remains with each District or appropriate Central Office Manager in cases where the Trainee position is in the Central Office. Engineer Trainee positions must be advertised statewide in accordance with Chapter 60K-3 of the Career Service System Rules, Department of Management Services and filled in accordance with DOT Procedure 250-015-005, Career Service Recruitment and Selection.

The Engineer Training Program is a twenty-four (24) month, rotational training assignment in all aspects of the Department's work. The recommended minimum times in various phases are outlined below. The Trainee must be given meaningful work assignments that will provide hands-on experience from both an engineering and administrative perspective.

The training schedule for an individual Trainee is dependent upon the needs and workload in the various phase areas. Normally, the training schedule will be developed using the recommended time frames below, but special needs may require modifying the training schedules somewhat.

For example, a District may have a specific need for engineers in Design. In such cases, a special schedule could be developed to emphasize those areas which impact Design by requiring more than the recommended time be spent in such phases as Construction and Maintenance. The Trainee must, however, be scheduled and attend all phases of training outlined below. The Program Coordinator will determine the schedule to include both District and Central Office exposure in these areas.

Orientation by DOT State Offices

Administration
Transportation Planning (1 week)
Public Transportation (1 week)
Work Program
Environmental Management (2-8 weeks)
Surveying and Mapping (6-8 weeks)
Roadway Design (4-12 weeks)
Structures Design (4-12 weeks)
Specifications
Estimates
Right of Way (1-2 weeks)
Pavement Management
Contracts Office
Construction (8-12 weeks)
Materials (2 weeks)
Maintenance (8-12 weeks)
Traffic Operations (6-12 weeks)
Safety
Computer Orientation
Legal
Specialty Phase (16-26 weeks)

The Specialty Phase begins after the eighteenth (18th) month of the program. The purpose of this phase is to transition the Trainee from rotational assignments to an internship in the Senior Engineer Training Program.

Prior to the Specialty Phase, the Trainee and the District Director decide which office the Trainee will be assigned to as a Senior Engineer Trainee.

Special Note: The Specialty Phase and Senior Assignment are ultimately at the discretion of the Director.

Administration of the Engineer Training Program is the responsibility of the District Director of Operations in each District. Certain aspects of the program will be administered by the Personnel Resource Management Office in the Central Office. The duties of the Central Office and the District are outlined below:

1. Schedule/coordinate the Central Office Training Phase of the Program.

2. Conduct Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR's) in each District in accordance with the established District Quality Control Plan for the Professional Engineer Training Program. QAR's will include interviews with Trainees to ascertain if program goals are being met.

3. Conduct Quality Assurance Reviews of the Responsible Offices in the Central Office (Surveyor, Roadway Design, Traffic Operations, Construction and Maintenance) to ensure the proper annual development and maintenance of questions for preparing required phase exams.

4. Update and maintain a current procedure for the program.

5. Serve as liaison to any Central office Manager who has a Trainee assigned to him/her, and monitor the Trainee's overall progress through the Program.

(b) Responsible Office

The office for the State Surveyor, State Roadway Design Engineer, State Traffic Operations Engineer, State Construction Engineer and the State Maintenance Engineer. These offices develop and maintain questions used to prepare required phase exams.

1. Maintain a pool of one hundred (100) questions to prepare a unique phase exam for each discipline upon request from a District.

2. Update the pool of questions annually.

3. Grade the phase exam and notify the District within four weeks.

The District Director shall:

1. Administer the program.

2. Develop the District training schedule for each Trainee and review with the Trainee.

3. Inform each Phase Supervisor when and how long trainees will be assigned to the respective phase.

4. Act as the Trainee Rater. Coordinate and review all Trainee phase critiques, Trainee ratings and any input deemed necessary from Phase Supervisors to complete the six-month performance evaluations. Take action to correct any deficiencies identified in the critiques or ratings.

5. Conduct Trainee orientation including what is expected of the Trainee and what the Trainee can expect.

6. Conduct periodic counseling with each Trainee regarding interest in the Program, attitude, performance and career options.

7. Hold periodic group meetings with Trainees and Phase Supervisors to discuss any problems in the training process.

8. With the Trainee, determine where the Senior Engineer Training assignment will be completed.

9. Approve all six-month incremental salary increases.

10. Provide guidance to the District Program Coordinator (In Districts where a Coordinator is used) on Trainee scheduling, assigned locations, length of phases, Trainee discipline and counseling.

The District Director may appoint a Program Coordinator. The District Program Coordinator may be delegated any of the items assigned to the District Director in section (3)(c) except item 4.

The District Director is ultimately responsible for the quality of the Program. Any issue related to the Training Program, regardless of delegated authority, must be a concern of the District Director of Operations.

1. Assume complete supervisory responsibility for all Trainees assigned to the respective phase, for the duration of the phase.

2. Develop an on-the-job training plan consisting of meaningful work assignments for each Trainee assigned to the phase. The outline and checklist found in Attachment I may be used as a guideline in developing the training plan. Trainee projects that simulate real world experience should be developed if work program/personnel resource constraints prevent experience on actual projects.

3. Provide a copy of the proposed training plan including a copy of the outline and checklist to the Trainee, District Director and District Program Coordinator, if appropriate.

4. Review the on-the-job training plan and appropriate training outline/checklist from this procedure, (Attachment I), with each Trainee on the first day of the Trainee's assignment in the phase.

5. Periodically review the Trainee's progress with the Trainee and any other managers to whom the Trainee is assigned.

6. Sign the training outline and checklist at the end of the phase, attesting the Trainee has been provided the training proposed in the training plan discussed on the first day of the phase. Provide detailed explanation for any training not provided.

7. Rate the Trainee's performance at the end of the phase utilizing Form No. 250-015-09, Trainee Rating, (Attachment II). In addition to evaluating the Trainee on a numerical scale of 1 to 5, specific constructive criticism shall be provided on all ten development items. These comments should focus on Trainee strengths as well as opportunities for improvement. Comments shall be professional and deliberate to provide the Trainee a foundation for continued development. Trainees must be rated in all phases regardless of duration.

8. Submit a copy of each Trainee Rating to the District Director and District Program Coordinator if appropriate.

1. Call Phase Supervisor one week prior to reporting to confirm phase start date.

2. Review phase training outline and checklist in Attachment I prior to the phase start date.

3. Develop and maintain communication with Phase Supervisor and any other managers to whom Trainee is assigned. Issues regarding the training plan, quantity of work, quality of work, office environment, personality conflicts, performance expectations, professional and personal concerns shall be discussed and resolved as necessary throughout the phase.

4. Complete a written critique of each phase training using the Form No. 250-015-08, Program Phase Critique, (Attachment III). In addition to evaluating the phase on a numerical scale of 1 to 5, specific constructive criticism shall be provided on all ten development items. These comments shall be professional and deliberate for the benefit of the Phase Supervisor and future Trainees.

5. Sign the outline and checklist at the end of the phase to confirm the actual training covered during the phase.

6. Submit a copy of the signed outline and checklist and phase critique to the District Director and District Program Coordinator.

1. Process all employee and position actions necessary for the Trainee to successfully progress through the program.

2. Provide District orientation to the new Trainee.

3. Participate in Trainee recruitment and selection as appropriate.

4. Maintain the official personnel file for each Trainee with all appropriate related information including but not limited to:

* Applicant Selection Report
* employee application
* official university transcript
* phase critiques & trainee ratings
* applicant selection guide
* Fundamentals of Engineering exam results
* employee action forms
* performance evaluations and salary increases

(4) TRAINEE PHASE RATINGS

Each Phase Supervisor shall complete Form No. 250-015-09, Trainee Rating, for any Trainee assigned to a phase four (4) weeks or longer in duration. This form contains ten unique development items to be evaluated as a measure of the Trainee's performance during the phase, from the Supervisor's perspective. Each item shall be addressed on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent. Fractional ratings in one-quarter increments may be handwritten on the rating form. If any two or more of the ten evaluation items on this form are rated less than three, the overall rating will be "unsatisfactory". If nine or more of the ten evaluation items are rated three or greater, the overall rating will be "satisfactory." An "unsatisfactory" rating will warrant specific action as defined in Section (7). Additionally, specific constructive criticism shall be provided in the space allocated. These comments shall be professional and deliberate in nature for the benefit of the Trainee's continued development. Trainee Ratings shall be the basis for the six-month Trainee evaluation and corresponding incremental salary increase. At the discretion of the District Director, additional Trainee Ratings may be justified during the program. A copy of the Trainee Rating shall be submitted to the District Director and District Program Coordinator if appropriate. The Trainee Rating shall become a permanent part of the Trainee's official personnel file.

Six (6), twelve (12) and eighteen (18) months after the date the Trainee enters the Program, the District Director as appropriate shall conduct a performance evaluation with the Trainee. The evaluator shall use phase Trainee Ratings as a guide to determine the overall conduct, progress and attitude of the Trainee during the previous six months. This information shall be compiled on Form No. 250-015-09, Trainee Rating. This form contains ten(10) unique development items to be evaluated as a measure of the Trainee's performance during the period. Each item shall be addressed on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent. Fractional ratings in one-quarter increments may be handwritten on the form. If any two or more of the ten evaluation items on the six-month evaluation are rated less than three, the overall rating will bee "unsatisfactory." The COPES system performance level will reflect a "P" indicating the need for a "Performance Improvement Plan." An "unsatisfactory" six-month evaluation shall warrant specific action as defined in Section (7). If nine or more of the ten evaluation items are rated three or greater, the overall rating will be satisfactory. The COPES system performance level will reflect an "R" indicating "Performance Review Plan." If a six-month overall Trainee evaluation is "satisfactory", the Trainee is eligible for a five (5) percent incremental salary increase. All incremental salary increases are subject to budget and rate availability. The effective date shall be within one (1) pay period of the six-month evaluation date. Incremental salary increases shall not be granted without signature authorization from the District Director as required on Form No. 250-015-09, Trainee Rating. Such increases will be processed as an approved Trainee Increase in accordance with Training Schedule - Pay Adjustment Code 30. Engineer Trainees are not eligible for superior proficiency increases, however, they are entitled to any legislatively mandated salary adjustment. The six-month Trainee Evaluation shall become a permanent part of the Trainee's personnel file.

Five areas of the rotational training program require a written examination as an evaluation of the Trainee's comprehension of minimum technical knowledge. The State Surveyor, State Roadway Design Engineer, State Traffic Operations Engineer, State Construction Engineer and the State Maintenance Engineer shall be responsible, as the Responsible Office, for developing and updating annually a pool of one hundred (100) questions to be used to prepare a unique phase exam on upon request. An exam is not to be copied and reused, and identical exams may not be repeated for subsequent phase exams. The District Director or Program Coordinator will request each exam through the Responsible Office in the Central Office at least two (2) weeks prior to the completion of the phase. The Responsible Office will send the exam to the District Director or Program Coordinator who will proctor the exam. Exams will be returned to the Responsible Office for grading. The District will be notified of the results within four (4) weeks. All phase exams must be taken and passed before the Trainee can successfully complete the program and be promoted. Additionally, any scheduled phase exams that are not completed successfully during any six (6) month period of the rotational program, shall be the basis to not grant an incremental salary increase. Retraining, by phase repetition not to exceed one-half the original phase duration, shall be mandatory for any Trainee failing any of the five (5) prescribed exams. Upon completion of the retraining phase, the Trainee shall be re-examined with a new phase exam. A second failure of any one phase exam shall result in dismissal from the program. Failure of any two phase exams, on the first attempt, shall also result in dismissal from the program.

Successful completion of the Engineer Training Program is defined as completing the prescribed twenty-four (24) months of training as required in Section (2) and as further outlined in this procedure. Upon completion of the Engineer Training Program, the incumbent will be reassigned to the Senior Engineer Training Program (SET). A permanent district position may be utilized for the SET Program or the incumbent may occupy one of the originally allocated core Engineer Trainee (ET) positions for completion of this program. Extended use of a core Engineer Trainee position beyond twenty-four (24) months is provided to give Districts and other units with trainees more time and flexibility in locating SET positions or permanent positions when trainees graduate from the program.

However, it is not the intent to automatically allow the use of an allocated core ET position for the entire four years of the program. The District Director or Program Coordinator as appropriate will monitor the duration of the SET assignment in an allocated core ET position to ensure this doesn't occur as a routine.

When an allocated core ET position is used for SET work, no reassignment is necessary upon completion of the Engineer Training Program. The incumbent's position description will be updated to reflect the new duties and responsibilities of the SET. Form No. 250-015-09, Trainee Rating, will be completed as an overall evaluation of the Engineer Training Program and indicating entry into the SET Program. The Trainee Rating items will be completed in accordance with Section (4). A pay increase may be granted upon entry into the SET Program in accordance with the Department's pay procedure.

Disciplinary action should comply with established conduct standards and guidelines set forth in Rule Chapter 14-17.012, F.A.C. Any disciplinary action involving a Trainee should be reviewed with the appropriate Personnel Office prior to taking the action.

Additionally, other specific actions may be taken by the District Director in the event a Trainee receives an unsatisfactory rating in any individual phase or on an overall six month evaluation. Such actions could include, but not be limited to:

(a) Repeating the phase with emphasis on deficiencies and intermediate Trainee Ratings. This option will postpone the Trainee's six month Trainee Evaluation date and extend the Engineer Training Program duration.

(b) Denying the next six month incremental salary increase.

Dismissal from the Program is defined as dismissal from the Department or dismissal from the Program and demotion to an engineering position at a pay grade less than the Engineer Trainee classification. Two situations may justify dismissal from the Program:

(a) Failure to or achieve a satisfactory rating on a phase a second time after repeating a phase.

(b) An unsatisfactory Trainee Evaluation at 6, 12, 18 or 24 months in the Program.

Dismissal from the Department may occur only upon approval of the District Director of Operations. Any disciplinary action involving dismissal or which could lead to dismissal from the Program or the Department must be reviewed with the appropriate Personnel Office prior to finalizing such action. Only Trainees who have attained Career Service status in another class have the right to appeal such action to the Public Employees Relations Commission.

The primary purpose of the Senior Engineer Training (SET) Program is to provide career path opportunities for graduates of the Engineer Training Program. The SET Program is designed to be an internship offering real world engineering and supervisory experience, as well as specific training leading to registration as a Professional Engineer. Circumstances may justify placing engineers that have satisfied the degree, certificate and experience requirements in Senior Engineer Trainee positions for training purposes. In this case Senior Engineer Trainee positions shall be advertised. Senior Engineer Trainee positions are not to be advertised when used to advance Engineer Trainees in the Program.

To be eligible for a Senior Engineer Trainee position, the candidate must be a United States citizen or a lawfully authorized alien worker. This does not include sponsorship or practical training. Additionally, the candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.

2. Successful completion of the first two years of the Department's Professional Engineer Training Program.

-OR-

1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.

2. Fundamentals of Engineering certificate.

3. Two (2) years of experience as an engineer and eligibility to take the Professional Engineer Examination in no less than 24 months after appointment to the SET Program.

-OR-

1. One (1) year of experience as an engineer, a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university, and the Fundamentals of Engineering certificate, and eligibility to take the Professional Engineer examination in no less than 24 months after appointment to the SET Program.

Special Note: The Senior Engineer Training Program is not open to individuals eligible for registration or those who have more than two years of post graduation engineering experience.

The Senior Engineer Training Program (SET) is an internship where the Trainee gains practical experience. The assignments in the SET Program shall be determined by assessing the Trainee's knowledge, skills and abilities as well as the District's personnel resource needs. The Senior assignment is ultimately at the discretion of the District Director. The Trainee will be given appropriate supervisory and engineering authority. The SET Program shall be geared toward preparing the Trainee for registration as a professional engineer. In addition to on-the-job-training, the Trainee will be expected to attend and complete any technical training as offered, and managerial training such as:

(a) Certified Public Manager Program (Levels I, II, III).

(b) Employee Review and Performance Planning

(c) Fundamental Skills of Communications

(d) Fundamental Skills of Managing People

(e) Disciplinary Action

(f) Employee Grievance

(g) Attendance and Leave

(h) Employee Selection

Progress of the Senior Engineer Trainee will be monitored by the Trainee's Supervisor, the District Director and the Program Coordinator. Every six (6) months, an informal review shall be conducted by the Supervisor with the Senior Engineer Trainee to discuss the Trainee's progress toward completing the stated training requirements. At the end of twelve (12) and twenty-four (24) months, the immediate Supervisor shall prepare Form No. 250-015-09, Trainee Rating in accordance with Section (4). If the annual overall Trainee Rating is satisfactory, the Trainee's immediate supervisor will coordinate a five (5) percent salary increase granted within one (1) pay period of the Trainee's anniversary date. The annual increase shall not be granted without signature authorization of the District Director as required on Form No. 250-015-09, Trainee Rating. Such increases will be processed as an approved Trainee Increase in accordance with Training Schedule - Pay Adjustment Code 30. All annual salary increases are subject to budget and rate availability. Senior Engineer Trainees are not eligible for superior proficiency increases, however they are entitled to any legislatively mandated salary adjustment. Any unsatisfactory annual rating will warrant specific action as outlined in Section (13) which could include removal from the Program. The annual Trainee Rating shall become a permanent part of the Trainee's personnel file. The District Director and Program Coordinator shall be responsible for tracking each Senior Engineer Trainee's progress towards professional registration.

Although Senior Engineer Trainees do not have Career Service status (permanent status), any disciplinary action should comply with established conduct standards and guidelines set forth in Rule Chapter 14-17.012, F.A.C.. Any disciplinary action involving a Trainee should be reviewed with the appropriate Personnel Office prior to taking the action.

Additionally, other specific actions may be taken by the District Director in the event a Trainee receives an unsatisfactory overall rating:

(a) Postponing any annual salary increase for any bi-weekly period up to six (6) months. This duration will extend the program completion date in kind, and shall not relieve the Trainee's obligation to apply for professional registration based on the original hire date.

(b) Denying the annual salary increase.

(c) Removing the Trainee from the Program and placing the Trainee in an appropriate Career Service position at or below the classification for Senior Engineer Trainee.

Dismissal from the Department may only occur upon written recommendation of the District Director. Only Senior Engineer Trainees who have attained Career Service Status in another class have the right to appeal such action to the Public Employees Relations Commission.

Successful completion of the Program is defined as taking the first Professional Engineer's examination administered by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, for which the Trainee is eligible. The duration of the Senior Engineer Training Program is dependent upon the Trainee's eligibility for the P.E. exam, but under no circumstances shall the Trainee remain in the class for more than thirty-six (36) months. Failure to meet this obligation shall result in specific disciplinary action that could include removal from the Program and dismissal from the Department. Upon notification of favorable examination results, the Trainee shall be promoted to the classification of Engineering/Architecture/Surveying - Level IV. A pay increase may be granted upon promotion in accordance with the Department's pay procedure. In the event that exam results are unfavorable, after thirty-six (36) months in the class, the Trainee must be placed in an appropriate Career Service position as determined by the District Director.

Form No. 250-015-08, Program Phase Critique, and Form No. 250-015-09, Trainee Rating, are available from the Department's Forms Library.

1. Planning

2. Surveying and Mapping

3. Design

   • Roadway

   • Drainage

   • Traffic Plans and Standards

   • Structures

4. Traffic Operations

5. Right of Way Engineering

6. Right of Way Administration

7. Construction

8. Maintenance

9. Materials (District)

10. Materials (Gainesville)

11. Public Transportation

12. Environmental Management

TRAINEE: ____________________

PLANNING (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Transportation Statistics and Data Base

(a) Periodic Traffic Count Program
(b) Continuous Traffic Count Program
(c) Vehicle Classification Program
(d) Roadway Characteristics Inventory
(e) Straight Line Diagrams
(f) Functional Classification
(g) Design Traffic

(2) Multi-Modal Transportation Planning

(a) Urban Transportation Planning

1. Metropolitan Planning Organization

a. MPO's Relationship to DOT
b. Unified Planning Work Program
c. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

2. Long Range Transportation Plan Development

a. Model Development

(I) Networks
(II) Calibration
(III) Validation
(IV) Forecast

(A) Trip Generation
(B) Trip Distribution
(C) Trip Assignment

(V) Evaluation

(A) Needs Plan
(B) Cost Feasible Plan

b. Consultant Management

(b) FDOT Five Year Transportation Plan

1. MPO and Local Government Coordination
2. Preliminary Work Program Development/Transportation Prioritie
3. Adoption of Five-Year Transportation Priorities Plan

(c) Project Evaluation

1. Design Traffic
2. Development Regional Impact Study

(d) Systems Planning

1. NHS
2. FIHS
3. Corridor Action Plans and Interstate Master Plans

Signed: ______________________       ______________
                        Trainee                                     Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                          Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

 

SURVEYING AND MAPPING (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Introduction to Land Surveying

(a) Administrative Procedures
(b) District Surveying and Mapping
(c) Issue Schedule
(d) Issue Available Study Materials
(e) Necessary Coordination - Next Supervisor
(f) Public Relations - Do's and Don'ts

(2) Base Line Control

(a) Records Research and Filing Systems
(b) Recovery of Control Stations and Bench Marks (BM's)
(c) Establishing Control Stations, Referencing and Preparing Reference Sketches
(d) Angular and Distance Measurements
(e) Computations for the Baseline Control (BLC) Transverse (Including Adjustment)

(3) Design Surveys

(a) Horizontal

1. Centerline Cutting
2. Care and Use of Instruments
3. Establishing Alignment
4. Making and Computing Ties to Base Line Control (BLC) and Pre-Stationing Job
5. Staking Centerline or Baseline (Including Chaining with Calibrated Tape)
6. Computing and Staking Curves
7. Side Street Intersections
8. Topography, Including Taking Notes
9. Centerline Referencing

(b) Vertical

1. Research and Recovery of Bench Marks
2. Care and Use of Level and Rods
3. Establishing and Describing Job Bench Marks
4. Running and Adjusting Bench Levels
5. Regular Roadway Cross Sections
6. Special Cross Sections
7. Drainage Surveys
8. Location and Obtaining Elevations on Underground Utilities

(4) Right of Way (R/W) and Other Land Surveys

(a) Public Records Research
(b) Public Land Corner Recovery
(c) Ties to Land Lines
(d) Subdivision and Small Property Corner Recovery and Ties
(e) Bridge Data Surveys

(5) Final Examination and Critique

(a) Examination Administered
(b) Final Critique

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                        Trainee                                     Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                          Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

DESIGN - ROADWAY (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Introduction to Design Guidelines

(a) Roadway "Plans Preparation Manual"
(b) AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets"
(c) Standard Indexes
(d) Standard Specifications

(2) Computer Applications

(a) GEOPAK
(b) CADD
(c) CES

(3) Project Plans Review

(a) Field Notes Use
(b) Survey Details

1. Alignment
2. Topo
3. Groundlines

(c) Alignment Determination

1. Horizontal
2. Vertical

(d) Cross Sections
(e) Drainage Sections
(f) Earthwork
(g) Quantities/Pay Items/Plans Notes

(4) Test Review

(a) Reduce, Check and Plot Field Survey Notes
(b) Horizontal Curves

1. Superelevation
2. Sight Distance

(c) Vertical Alignment

1. Stopping Sight Distance
2. Passing Sight Distance
3. Minimum Gutter Grades

(d) Drainage Structures
(e) Earthwork

(5) Pavement Design

(a) Introduction

(1) Review of Pavement Design Process
(2) Orientation to Supporting Manuals/Procedures

(b) Project Reviews

1. Traffic Data

a. ADT
b. 18 kip axle loading

2. Soils Data

a. Soil Support Value

3. New Construction

a. Typical Section
b. Subgrade Stabilization
c. Optional Base
d. Structural Course
e. Friction Course

4. Pavement Rehabilitation

a. Concrete Pavement (Rigid)
b. Asphalt Pavement (Flexible)

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                            Trainee                                 Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                          Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

DESIGN - DRAINAGE (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Hydrology

(a) Review of Basic Hydrology Concepts Utilized to Determine Discharge

(2) Hydraulics

(a) Crossdrain Design

1. Historical Methods Used

(b) Design of Ditches
(c) Storm Sewer Design

(3) Standard Indexes

(a) Inlets

1. Ditch Bottom
2. Curb Inlets

(b) Endwalls
(c) Underdrains

(4) Review of Drainage Support

(a) Permitting
(b) Construction
(c) Maintenance
(d) Legal

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                        Trainee                                 Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                      Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

DESIGN - TRAFFIC PLANS AND STANDARDS (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Introduction

(a) Plans Preparation Manual
(b) Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
(c) Traffic Engineering Manual
(d) Traffic Control Devices Handbook
(e) Roadway and Traffic Design Standards
(f) FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction

(2) Project Reviews

(a) Signing and Markings

1. Roadway
2. Intersections
3. Interchanges
4. School
5. Railroad

(b) Lighting

1. Lighting Justification Procedure
2. Conventional Lighting
3. Highmast Lighting
4. External Sign Lighting

(c) Signals

1. Loops (Type)
2. Signal Operation Plans
3. Controller (Type)
4. Placement of Signal Heads
5. Signal Head Detail
6. Controller Timing

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                            Trainee                             Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                      Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

DESIGN - STRUCTURES (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Orientation

(a) Organization

1. Central Office
2. District Offices

(b) Bridge Components
(c) Reference Documents

1. AASHTO
2. Structures Design Guidelines
3. Structures Detailing Manual
4. Structures Standards

(2) Structures Design

(a) Bridge Design

1. Superstructure
2. Substructure

(b) Miscellaneous

1. Retaining Walls
2. Sign Structures
3. Box Culverts
4. Traffic Signal Structures

(3) Plans Review

(a) BDR
(b) Preliminary Plans
(c) Final Plans
(d) Specifications
(e) Estimates

(4) Shop Drawing Review

(a) Administration/Process Review
(b) Component Review

1. Stay-In-Place Forms
2. Sign Structures
3. Structural Steel
4. Pedestrian/Bicycle Railings
5. Expansion Joints
6. Bearings
7. Proprietary Walls
8. Special Drainage Structures

(5) Miscellaneous

(a) Construction Assistance
(b) Field Trips
(c) Computer Applications
(d) Maintenance Assistance
(e) Moveable Bridges
(f) Architecture

Signed: ______________________     ____________
                        Trainee                                 Date

Verified: ______________________     ____________
                    Phase Supervisor                      Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

TRAFFIC OPERATIONS (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Signing and Pavement Markings

(a) Information Systems Concepts
(b) General Procedures
(c) Review of Technical Manuals
(d) Legal Requirements
(e) Positive Guidance
(f) Parking Studies
(g) Speed Zones
(h) Review

(2) Operational Analysis

(a) Review of Technical Manuals
(b) Data Collection Techniques
(c) Operational Studies (Purpose and Methodology)

1. Roadway Operation
2. Intersection Operation

(d) Analysis Techniques

1. Manual Methods
2. Computer Methods

(e) Review

(3) Signalization and Signal Systems

(a) Legal Requirements
(b) Signal Needs Studies
(c) Signal Operation
(d) Computer Traffic Control
(e) Review

(4) Safety

(a) Literature Review
(b) Accident Data Analysis
(c) Highway Safety Evaluation Studies
(d) Review

(5) Other Related Functions

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                            Trainee                                 Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                       Phase Supervisor                       Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

RIGHT OF WAY ENGINEERING (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Orientation

(a) Introduction to Supervisory Personnel
(b) Introduction to Right of Way Engineering Organization Structure
(c) Perusal of Chapter 1 through 7 of Right of Way Mapping Manual

(2) Drafting

(a) Types of maps and their use
(b) Development of Right of Way map
(c) Source of information
(d) Measurements and Standards
(e) Revisions to maps-source
(f) Information to be reflected on aerial phone
(g) Preparation of sketches for legal purposes
(h) Review

(4) Preparation of Legal Descriptions

(a) Types of conveying documents
(b) Deed, title search
(c) Plotting descriptions
(d) Strip descriptions
(e) Metes and bounds descriptions
(f) Other modes of description
(g) Preparation and transmittal of right of way package
(h) Preparation of suit information
(i) Application of knowledge and review

(3) Right of Way Computations

(a) Basic Math requirements
(b) Automated geometry
(c) Liaison with consultants
(d) Liaison with Roadway Design
(e) Liaison with District Offices
(f) Review

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                            Trainee                             Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                      Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

RIGHT OF WAY ADMINISTRATION (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Orientation and Briefing on Right of Way Organization and functions in Appraising, Acquisition, Relocations, Property, Management and Reports and Records

(2) Assignment of Right ofWay Agent in field to observe negotiations in securing rights of way

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                            Trainee                                 Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                        Phase Supervisor                      Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

CONSTRUCTION (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Orientation

(a) Function and organization of District Construction Office
(b) Duties of Resident Engineer
(c) Duties of Project Engineer

(2) Construction Layout and Measurements

(a) Alignment - Horizontal and Vertical Control
(b) Cross Sectioning
(c) Quantity Measurements

(3) Construction Inspection

(a) Clearing and Grubbing
(b) Earthwork

1. Excavation
2. Embankment
3. Stabilization
4. Densities

(c) Base

1. Materials
2. Placement
3. Density
4. Finishing
5. Priming
6. Subgrade Preparation

(d) Drainage Systems

1. Excavation
2. Dewatering
3. Pipe laying
4. Backfill
5. Manholes/Inlets

(e) Box Culvert Construction

1. Line and Grade
2. Excavation
3. Forming
4. Steel Placement
5. Pouring Concrete
6. Stripping and Finishing

(f) Miscellaneous Concrete Construction

1. Curb and Gutter
2. Sidewalk
3. Ditch Pavement
4. Endwalls
5. Barrier wall

(g) Pavement Construction

1. Concrete Pavement

a. Base Preparation
b. Placing Concrete
c. Finishing

2. Asphalt Pavement

a. Placement - Thickness Determination
b. Rolling
c. Equipment Inspection
d. Straightedging
e. Recycling Pavement

(h) Materials Batching Plants

1. Concrete Batch Plant

a. Inspection
b. Sampling and Testing
c. Reports

2. Asphalt Plant

a. Inspection
b. Sampling and Testing
c. Reporting

(i) Bridge Construction

1. Layout, Grades
2. Pile Driving
3. Substructure Construction
    (Forming, Steel, Concrete)
4. Super-structure Construction
    (Forming, Steel, Concrete)

(j) Other Construction Items

1. Traffic Signals

a. Material Certification
b. Controllers, Heads

2. Sign Placement

a. Structure
b. Material

3. Pavement Markings
4. Grassing, Mulching, Sodding
5. Guardrail
6. Highway Lighting
7. Maintenance of Traffic
8. Environmental Concerns

(4) Contract Administration

(a) Contract Package

1. Plans Review
2. Specifications, Special Provisions

(b) Preconstruction Conference
(c) Project Diary

1. Daily Report
2. Engineer's Weekly Report
3. Work Plan

(d) Contract Changes

1. Plan Errors, Changed Conditions
2. Time Extensions
3. Supplemental Agreements
4. Claims
5. Extra Work
6. Delinquency and Liquidated Damages
7. Negotiating

(e) Other Contract Items

1. Construction Scheduling
2. Weekly, Monthly, Final Estimates
3. DBE/EEO Provisions

(f) Utilities
(g) Final Inspections

(5) Relations with Others

(a) FHWA
(b) Inspector General
(c) Central Office

1. Quality Assurance Reviews
2. Area Engineers

(d) Public
(e) Contractor
(f) Utilities
(g) Other Government Agencies

(6) DOT Policies

(a) Construction Procedures
(b) Materials Procedures
(c) Instructional Memorandums

(7) Engineer's Supervisory Responsibilities

(a) Technician Training

1. Qualification Programs
2. Self Study Courses
3. Technical Training

(b) Personnel Rules, Regulations, Procedures
(c) Engineer Training

(1) Administrative, Managerial
(2) Technical

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                            Trainee                                 Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                          Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

MAINTENANCE (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Orientation

(a) District Maintenance Engineer
(b) Maintenance Engineer

1. Maintenance definition and purpose
2. Value of adequate maintenance program to Department
3. Organization of maintenance unit
4. Source of revenue
5. Cost distribution

(c) Assistant Maintenance Engineer

1. Duties and responsibilities
2. Public contact
3. Work identification
4. Work assigning
5. Contract maintenance

(2) Field Operations

(a) Roadway Base and Surface

1. Various surface and base combinations
2. Base and pavement failure causes and methods of repair

(b) Shoulders and Side Approaches

1. Shoulder adjustment (raising or lowering as needed)
2. Stabilizing
3. Addition of paved apron for protection of pavement edge

(c) Roadside and Drainage

1. Periodic inspection
2. Cleaning storm sewers and cross drains
3. Methods of sealing leaking joints in storm sewers
4. Ditch paving - type and when used
5. Roadside and outfall ditches
6. Sub-drains

(d) Guard Rails and Fences

1. Types used
2. Maintenance required

(e) Landscape and Mowing

1. Coordination of hand labor
2. Planting
3. Mulching, seeding, grassing, and fertilizing
4. Machine mowing
5. Chemical control

(f) Structures

1. Routine inspection
2. District bridge inspection program
3. Various methods used for repair of bridges
4. Methods and paint used on steel structures
5. Repair of concrete bridge structures
6. Maintenance and repair of drawbridges
7. Bridge accidents - reports and repairs
8. Bridge tenders and draw bridge
9. Tunnel operation District IV

(g) Traffic Controls and Services

1. Sign crews and sign policy
2. Symbol crews
3. Pavement striping procedure and crews (districtwide)
4. Traffic and railroad signal policy
5. School zone policy

(h) Litter Clean Up

1. Hand labor
2. Mechanical

(i) Other Services

1. Rest areas
2. Wayside parks, board ramps, fishing walks
3. Weigh stations

(j) Skilled Trades

1. Electrician
2. Plumber
3. Carpenter
4. Trades foreman

(k) Road Prisons

1. Type crews
2. Where used
3. Jurisdiction of DOT and Division of Corrections

(l) Highway Maintenance Supervisor

1. Duties and responsibilities
2. Supervision of work

(3) Warehouse

(a) Personnel and duties
(b) Procurement of supplies by requisition
(c) Proper storage and handling of supplies
(d) Accounting procedure
(e) Disposal of junked or obsolete material
(f) State warehouse

(4) Repair Shop

(a) Personnel and duties
(b) Tolls and equipment
(c) Procedure for obtaining parts
(d) Overhauls and trades
(e) Routine maintenance of equipment
(f) Gas station

1. Purchasing and issuing procedures
2. Inventory

(5) Maintenance Office

(a) Personnel and duties of each
(b) Permits, reports, policies, and correspondence
(c) File system and records
(d) Maintenance budget preparation and execution

(6) Maintenance Systems

(a) Maintenance Systems Engineer - duties and responsibilities
(b) Maintenance Management System

1. Inventories
2. Work plans
3. Performance standards
4. Scheduling
5. Reporting and reports
6. Crew studies
7. Roadway Characteristics Inventory

(7) District Maintenance Engineer and Staff

(a) District Maintenance Engineer - duties
(b) Assistant District Maintenance Engineer
(c) Roadway Engineer
(d) Systems Engineer
(e) Equipment Manager
(f) Bridge Engineer
(g) On-going program

1. Centerline crews
2. Facility maintenance
3. Pavement condition surveys
4. Training
5. Maintenance Rating Program

(h) Contract Engineer
(i) Permit/Drainage Engineer
(j) Budget Engineer

(8) Statewide Support

(a) Sign shop
(b) Aluminum fabrication shop
(c) State warehouse

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                            Trainee                                 Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                          Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

MATERIALS - DISTRICT (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Orientation

(a) Briefing on District Materials and Research Organization and functions
(b) Introduction to personnel

(2) Materials

(a) Lab Tests

1. Gradation (coarse & fine aggregate)
2. Proctors (standard & modified)
3. Limerock bearing ratio (L.B.R.)
4. Concrete cylinders (storage & breaking procedures)
5. Soil Classification

(b) Field Tests

1. Soil sampling (stock piles or in-place material)
2. Density tests (or nuclear gauge)
3. Concrete slump test
4. Concrete test cylinders
5. Concrete Air Content
6. Concrete Temperature
7. Maturity Measurement
8. Sign Inspection

(3) Bituminous Materials

(a) Lab Tests

1. Marshall's
2. Bitumen content
3. Aggregate gradation
4. L.A. Abrasion and minus 200 tests

(b) Field Tests

1. Stockpile contamination
2. Sample aggregate
3. Temperature checks
4. Plant certification
5. Coring
6. Rolling straight edge
7. Final inspection

(4) Geotechnical Engineering

(a) Sampling Procedures

1. Standard penetration test
2. Auger borings

(b) Field Test

1. Permeability
2. Cone penetration test
3. Corrosion testing

(c) Lab Test

1. Triaxial shear
2. Consolidation

(d) Geotechnical Analysis and Design
(e) Geotechnical Construction Monitoring
(f) Dynamic Pile Analysis

(5) Prestress & Precast Structures

(a) Piles and Beams

1. Layout
2. Stressing
3. Pouring and sampling
4. Final inspection

(b) Precast Units

1. Manufacture
2. Final inspection

(6) Portland Cement Concrete

(a) Testing

1. Lab testing
2. Sampling & testing

(b) Concrete Plant Inspection

1. Aggregate handling & testing
2. Other materials handling and testing
3. Records

(c) Acceptance Methods
(d) Progress Record/Independent Assurance

(7) Pavement Management

(a) Construction Plans
(b) Site Reconnaissance
(c) Cone Evaluation
(d) Report Writing
(e) Special Problems

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                            Trainee                                 Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                          Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

MATERIALS (GAINESVILLE) (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Orientation
State Corrosion Engineer

(a) Welcome
(b) Functions & Organization

(2) Structural, Chemical and Corrosion Section Orientation in equipment and procedures for testing concrete cylinders, cubes, beams and aggregates. Participate in sampling and testing operations. Discussions of quality control requirements for cement, aggregates, steel, and concrete. Discussion of current research projects and future treads in concrete research, including related problems such as shrinkage, creep, temperature effects, corrosion, and reactive aggregates.

Instruction in procedures used to test, evaluate, and approve materials. Participation in the discussion of on-going research on corrosion control materials and methods. Analysis of environmentally sensitive materials.

(3) Bituminous Materials Section

Orientation in the organization and functions of this activity. Familiarization with current specifications. Assist laboratory personnel in testing asphalt plant and paving operations. Review of Department's Asphalt Pavement Program.

(4) Pavement Systems Evaluation Section

Orientation as to the objectives and methods used in this activity, including visual inspection and/or Friction Test Unit, Mays Meter, etc.

(6) Geotechnical Materials Section

Orientation in the use of soil testing equipment and procedures in the central soil lab, including discussion of relationship between District Materials labs and central lab. Explanation of the statewide functions and responsibilities of the aggregate control section, including the importance of random sampling to the control program. Explanation of the functions of the field section, including discussion of the use of the various field testing equipment. Observation of research in progress in the test pit.

(7) Exit Interview

(a) Critique

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                        Trainee                                     Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                    Phase Supervisor                           Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Public Transportation

(a) Organization
(b) District Relationship
(c) Goals and Objectives
(d) Funding

(2) Aviation Office

(a) Overview

1. Functions
2. Publications

(b) Aviation Development

1. New airports
2. Noise and land use
3. Tall structures
4. Pilot education

(c) Aviation Operations

1. Federal AIP Program
2. State Grant Programs
3. Airport inspection/licensing

(d) Field Trip

1. Airport

a. Field base operations
b. Weather operations
c. Hangars
d. Fixed base operations

(3) Rail Office

(a) Overview

1. Functions
2. Operational objectives

(b) Rail Programs

1. Development

a. ISTEA High Speed Rail Corridor
b. Grade Crossing Safety Projects
c. Commuter rail projects
d. Ports and intermodal program

2. Systems

a. Amtrack projects

3. Safety

a. Overview
b. Functions

(c) Rail Operations

1. Contract negotiations
2. Permits and hearings
3. Reports and billing

(d) Field Trip

1. Track system
2. Track inspection
3. Reports
4. Crossing signals
5. Crossing surfaces

(4) Transit Office

(a) Office overview

1. Office objectives
2. Federal/state/local relationship
3. Funding/chapter 341

(b) Transit Development

1. Program/budget development
2. Application of innovative techniques
3. New programs for Florida

(c) Transit Operations

1. Urban: transit program
2. Small urban/rural program
3. Transportation disadvantaged program
4. Service support program

a. design engineering/criteria
b. Bus fleet
c. Bus rehabilitation
d. training

(d) Field Trip

Signed: ______________________     ______________
                            Trainee                                 Date

Verified: ______________________     ______________
                        Phase Supervisor                      Date

TRAINEE: ____________________

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (Outline and Checklist)

(1) Preliminary Engineering

(a) Advance notification
(b) Class of Action Determination

1. Categorical Exclusion
2. Environmental Assessment
3. Environmental Impact Statement
4. State Environmental Impact Report

(c) Preliminary Engineering Report
(d) Public Involvement/Community Impact Assessment

(2) Environmental Impact Analysis

(a) Environmental Documentation

1. Social and Economic Impacts
2. Cultural and Historical Resources
3. Natural and Physical Impacts

(b) Contamination Assessment and Remediation

1. Hazardous Materials
2. Petroleum Contamination
3. Asbestos

(3) Environmental Regulatory Permitting

(a) Federal Agencies
(b) State Agencies
(c) Mitigation
(d) NPDES (to be taken after Drainage)

(4) Commitment Compliance

(a) Environmental Documents
(b) Environmental Permits

Signed: ______________________     ____________
                            Trainee                             Date

Verified: ______________________     ____________
                    Phase Supervisor                      Date

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