Transportation Specialist I, II, III, or IV

Position Information

Dallas District is currently hiring Transportation Specialist I -IV for our Ellis/Navarro Area Office located in Waxahachie This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of impactful projects, including preventive maintenance, roadway rehabs, and bridge replacements. You'll be involved in preparing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) while ensuring designs meet current standards and coordinating with project stakeholders.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative and friendly office environment that makes every day enjoyable. Be part of a forward-thinking team and gain hands-on experience with the latest 3D design software.

Title/Salary Grade

Transportation Specialist I

B19: $48,244 - $76,028

Transportation Specialist II

B20: $51,158 - $81,351

Transportation Specialist III

B21: $54,278 - $87,046

Transportation Specialist IV

B22: $57,614 - $93,138

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

Transportation Specialist I: Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Specialist II: Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection

and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and

procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private

entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the

Transportation Specialist III: Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or advanced building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or

bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the

development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials,

consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set

objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

supervisor.

Transportation Specialist IV: Provides high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or advanced building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and

facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and

oversight and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental

officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to

meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Specialist I, II:

• Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinates engineering field staff activities and provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems.
• Reviews environmental documents.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Transportation Specialist I:

• Evaluates and analyzes design issues.

Additional duties for Transportation Specialist II:

• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.
• Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions.

Transportation Specialist II, III, and IV:

• Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.
• Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions.
• Transportation Specialist III and IV:
• Assists in overseeing design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Assists in overseeing project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates
  
  scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Implements proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion
  
  and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Transportation Specialist III:

• Assists in overseeing project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.

Additional duties for Transportation Specialist IV:

• Coordinates engineering field staff activities and provides high-level technical assistance in resolving construction
  
  problems.
• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design issues.
• Provides advanced technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects,
  
  monitoring correspondence and writing memorandums and reports.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Transportation Specialist I, II, III, and IV: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Transportation Specialist I: 2 YEARS Transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, and bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent).

Transportation Specialist II: 4 YEARS Transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection

(Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent)

Transportation Specialist III: 5 YEARS Transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection

(Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent)

Transportation Specialist IV: 5 YEARS Transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection

(Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent)

Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be

substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

Transportation Specialist I, II, III, IV:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional Competencies for Transportation Specialist I, II, and IV:

• Applicable analysis methodologies

Additional Competencies for Transportation Specialist I and III:

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

Additional Competencies for Transportation Specialist III and IV:

• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
• Highway construction and maintenance
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.

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