Director of Transportation Operations - Abilene District

Director of Transportation Operations

TxDOT's Abilene District is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking professional to serve as our next Director of Transportation Operations. This exciting leadership opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, embraces challenges, and is passionate about finding innovative solutions that keep Texas moving safely and efficiently. If you're committed to fostering a strong safety culture, inspiring teams, and driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

Take the next step in building a rewarding and impactful career with TxDOT. Your journey starts here!

Physical Working

Location:

Abilene District Headquarters at 4250 North Clack Street, Abilene, Texas 79601

Salary Range: $ to $

Work Locations:
Abilene District Headquarters 4250 NORTH CLACK Abilene 79601

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time Shift: Day

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.

Oversees the Transportation Operations function for a district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Reporting directly to the District Engineer, manages a group of professional, technical and administrative employees and may oversee district wide construction contract work concerning transportation operations. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:
Acts as liaisons with the Department's Traffic Operations Division concerning traffic and traffic safety projects. Coordinates with district design and area offices to develop solutions to transportation problems and determines the need for and oversees development of incident management plans. Investigates and responds to transportation-related complaints. Meets with the appropriate supervisors, law enforcement and/or city officials to discuss transportation problems and possible solutions.

Oversees accident analyses activities for the district, which includes data for design exceptions and special design projects. Oversees analysis of traffic signal systems for capacity and level of service (synchronization). Oversee and/or performs traffic engineering studies and warranting of traffic signals, signing and speed zones; analyzes operational impact on state highway system of proposed developments; coordinates with others on project development.

Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of illumination systems, flashing beacons, flashing signs, flashing school speed zone signs, navigation lights and lift stations. Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all transportation management systems, traffic signals and radios including negotiating, administering and monitoring contracts. Oversees Traffic Operations, Community Traffic Safety Programs and the preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.

Oversee transportation operations related activities for the district. Represents the Department of Municipal Planning Organizations. Responsible for construction contract work involving transportation operations activities. Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation management systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects including signs, traffic signals, illumination, turn lanes, speed zones, school zones, pavement markings.

Responsible for Incident Management. Responsible for Railroad Programs. Responsible for Striping Operations. Responsible for the design, construction, inspection, operation and maintenance of a single or multi-agency ITS Operations Center. Responsible for the Radio Shop. Responsible for Traffic Engineering. Responsible for Traffic Safety. Responsible for Traffic Systems Management. Serves on research projects or committees and represents the district at state and local levels.

Testifies at administrative and court hearings. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Related graduate level…