Transportation Specialist I

Position Information

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Transportation Specialist in the Traffic Operations Department in San Angelo. This position will assist overseeing in-house and consultant Plans, Specifications, and Estimate development for traffic and highway safety construction projects in the San Angelo District with opportunities to manage the construction phase of Traffic projects. The San Angelo District's Transportation Operations office is a great working environment with an experienced team that designs, builds and maintains our traffic infrastructure. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenges, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance. Come be part of our team and make our roads safer, apply now

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location :4502 KNICKERBOCKER ROAD, San Angelo, 76904

• Transportation Specialist I: B19 $48,244 -$76,028/ yearly
• Transportation Specialist II: B20: $51,158 -$81,351/ yearly
• Transportation Specialist III: B21: $54,278 -$87,046/ yearly
• Transportation Specialist IV: B22: $57,614 - $93,138 / yearly

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, 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, 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 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.

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 essential duties include:

• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• Reviews and revises Plans, Specifications & Estimates and project designs for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, roadway illumination, traffic management systems or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist II essential duties include those listed above and:

• Coordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
• 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.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.

Transportation Specialist III essential duties include all those listed above and:

• Assists in overseeing and/or monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
• Assists in overseeing traffic management programs/projects involving technical employees engaged in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing electrical/electronic devices/systems.
• Provides technical expertise and oversight/coordination of transportation programs in a district or division in the following functional activities: traffic operations.

Transportation Specialist IV essential duties include all those listed above and:

• Coordinates engineering field staff activities and provides high-level technical assistance in resolving construction problems.
• Performs complex data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 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:. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Transportation Specialist I: 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
• Transportation Specialist II: 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
• Transportation Specialist III: 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.
• Transportation Specialist IV: 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.

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

Competencies:

• Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Construction, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Traffic management systems operations
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Intelligent transportation and traffic management systems
• Traffic flow principles and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• Digital data communications and closed circuit television systems
• The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to noise and vibration
• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

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.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours
• Required to work weekends and holidays
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements

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