Special Coordinator

Special Jobs Coordinator

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Special Jobs Coordinator based in Saginaw, TX. This posting is for one (1) Special Jobs Coordinator position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. The Texas 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, and based on business needs.

Coordinates and schedules equipment, materials, and personnel for special transportation jobs and activities. Leads the work of specialized maintenance and/or technical workers. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:
Assists in preparing and giving presentations to the public regarding area of responsibility. Assists in scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for a project. Assists in the procurement and payment of specialized contractors for specific incident clean up and removal. Ensures projects follow established safety guidelines. Ensures vehicles are properly equipped and maintained. Handles public complaints. Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.

Operates light and heavy roadway equipment. Performs some administrative duties such as maintaining records on materials, supplies and personnel Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures. Coordinates scheduling of equipment, materials, and personnel necessary for a project. Coordinates inventory and distribution of personal protective equipment, monthly safety related inspections, and completes safety incident related reports. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience:

5 years of experience in roadway maintenance, construction, traffic systems management, or related work (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and

Certifications:

Commercial Driver Certificate Commercial Driver's License Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" endorsement or obtain one 120 days from start of employment.

Competencies:

Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Incident management procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials Inventory/stock control procedures Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Using light highway equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Training professional and technical staff…