Transportation Specialist I​/II- Hondo

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and 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.

• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Conducts immediate inspection of damaged bridges, determines necessity of temporary or permanent repairs and notifies maintenance personnel; makes recommendations for the closing of bridges.
• Develops and monitors budgets.
• 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.
• Implements the Vegetation/Herbicide Program.
• Inspects current projects for proper use of personnel, equipment and materials, traffic control and quality of work completed.
• Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Performs field reviews of construction projects to assist area engineers and project engineers in resolution of construction problems.
• Trains and makes training-related recommendations to staff on new operations.

In addition to the duties listed above

• Coordinates maintenance material purchasing.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Reviews and maintains files which indicate the condition of the bridge inventory and documents compliance with bridge inspection manuals.

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

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.

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

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

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with "N" endorsement

• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
• Highway construction and maintenance
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Communicate effectively

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Medium work:
  Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

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• 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…