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Tdot Technical Specialist
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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listed on 2026-01-04
Listing for:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance -
Transportation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
TDOT TECHNICAL SPECIALIST 1* –
Join to apply for the TDOT TECHNICAL SPECIALIST 1* – role at Tennessee Department of Transportation
Job Information- Opening Date/Time: 12/30/2025 12:00 AM Central Time
- Closing Date/Time: 01/12/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
- Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 – $6,373.00
- Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 – $76,476.00
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Location:
Chattanooga, TN - Department:
Transportation - Position Location:
Department of Transportation, Region 2 Project Development, Hamilton County
Education and Experience
- TDOT Technical Specialist I
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study - TDOT Technical Specialist II
Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of demonstrated competency in a related field - TDOT Technical Specialist III
Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of demonstrated competency in a related field
The Tennessee Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, including business needs. Within 6 months of hire, employees must demonstrate successful mastery of corresponding work competencies and skill blocks of the Technical Specialist Competency Program for the level of worker for which they were hired.
If skills and competencies are not met during that period, the employee can be demoted to the level of worker for which he/she is qualified.
- Professional licenses and/or certifications
- Possess and maintain a Class D driver’s license valid for use in operating vehicles in the State of Tennessee
- Knowledge of transportation engineering principles
- Knowledge of transportation finance principles
- Knowledge of contract development principles and applications
- Knowledge of technical report writing
- Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed
- Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
- Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to the position responsibilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to conduct work with precision and a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to read and interpret project plans
- Skilled in the application of engineering principles
- Skilled in the application of transportation finance principles
- Skilled in the application of state and federal regulations to transportation projects
- Skilled in technical report writing
- Skilled in the development of contract principles and applications
- Ability to work in project teams
- Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed
- Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
- Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback for use in improving the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the existing process
- Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate
- Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic
- Walking on uneven terrain
- Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding
- Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds
- Driving long distances as required to perform daily duties
- Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn
- Sitting for extended periods while driving or working on computers
- Standing for extended periods while working outdoors or in a laboratory setting
As part of TDOT’s infrastructure for all modes of transportation, Technical Specialists are responsible for professional transportation planning and public outreach work; collecting and analyzing data and…
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