Transportation Specialist I or II - Bryan HQ

Transportation Specialist I or II

TxDOT Bryan District is looking for a Transportation Specialist I or II in the District Traffic Section. Please apply if you are a talented and motivated professional interested in unique challenges, a diverse work experience and opportunities for growth. At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

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This position is for a Transportation Specialist I or Transportation Specialist II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole rights 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.

Salary Plan/Grade:
Transportation Specialist I: $48,244 - $72,028 Transportation Specialist II: $51,158 - $81,351

Work Locations:
Bryan District Headquarters 2591 NORTH EARL RUDDER FREEWAY Bryan 77803

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.

Position Description 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. Essential Duties:
Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements. Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Inspects railroad crossings to identify devices to be installed or upgraded; reviews draft railroad signal construction and re-planking plans. Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.

Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones. Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems. Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants. Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for Transportation Specialist II:
Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.

Experience:

Transportation Specialist I: 2 years Transportation Specialist II: 4 years Experience must be in transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Considerable Knowledge Of:
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Proficient Skill In:
Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations Planning, coordinating and handling multiple…