Transportation Specialist II - District

Transportation Specialist I II - District 3

Apply for the Transportation Specialist I II - District 3 role at the State of Oklahoma.

Position Title:

Transportation Specialist

Department:
Construction

Division: 3

Report to:
Transportation Manager I

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Level II – $48,600 per year
Level I – $43,600 per year

• Performs sampling and testing of materials for use in highway construction and maintenance, including plant inspections and materials certifications.
• Surveys grade and alignment of highways using survey equipment.
• Collects statistics and documentation about the state highway system.
• Conducts traffic studies to aid in determining transportation system improvements.
• Performs or supervises functions required for bid letting of construction projects, developing bid proposals from design plans, incorporating revisions, and disseminating information to contractors and industry throughout the letting process.
• Inspects, reviews, or provides oversight for contractors, consultants, or utility relocations associated with construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and contracts for highway construction activities; prepares progressive and final estimates for construction contractors.
• Performs planning and review functions for transportation systems such as rail, public transportation, waterways, and highways; determines existing service levels and future needs for transportation modes; considers social, economic, and environmental effects of proposed projects.
• Performs real estate duties in one or more areas: property appraisal, acquisition of real property, or relocation assistance; prepares plans and reports for right‑of‑way projects.
• Performs audits on the effectiveness of research programs, adequacy of right‑of‑way plans, support of planning decisions by appropriate data, reliability of surveys, and accuracy of construction project documentation.
• Supervises employees in any area of transportation work.

Incumbents perform technical tasks at the full performance level such as surveying, research, planning, highway construction inspection, and materials sampling and/or testing. Responsibilities may be assigned in any area of transportation work.

Incumbents perform entry‑level technical work in a training status using standardized procedures to assist and/or perform tasks such as surveying, research, planning, highway construction inspection, data collection, and/or materials sampling and testing. Responsibilities may be assigned in any area of transportation work.

Knowledge of basic geometry and algebra, basic laboratory equipment, construction materials, English language for written and oral instructions, construction methods, survey procedures, plans and specifications, and basic principles of transportation planning or research. Abilities include measuring distance, collecting data, operating computer equipment, operating transportation‑related equipment, checking and adjusting survey equipment for accuracy, reading and interpreting plans and specifications, measuring and calculating areas and volumes of work completed, and performing tests on materials using basic laboratory testing equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures.

Knowledge of basic geometry and algebra, basic laboratory equipment, construction materials, and English language for written and oral instructions. Abilities include measuring distance, collecting data, operating computer equipment, and operating transportation‑related equipment.

One year of experience in transportation‑related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (substituting two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering, or a closely related field for the required experience).

No education or experience requirements.

Possession of a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required. Some agencies may require a physical abilities demonstration prior to appointment or entry into this job family. Certain positions may require registration or certification in a designated profession or occupation. Some positions may be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.