Transportation Specialist I or II - Traffic Operations

Job Description
- Transportation Specialist I or II
- Traffic Operations (2602610)

Job Description

Transportation Specialist I or II
- Traffic Operations - ( 2602610 )

Position Information

Would you like to have the opportunity to improve our effectiveness of our highway transportation system? Does improving the safety of our highway and making a positive impact on the traveling public in our community sound appealing to you? Are you interested in learning the traffic operations and highway safety improvements?

TxDOT’s Laredo District is looking for a Traffic Systems Specialist based in Laredo, TX. We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Transportation Specialist I B19, $48,244 - $76,028

Transportation Specialist II B20, $51,158 - $81,351

48,244.00

81,351.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt

Laredo District Headquarters 1817 BOB BULLOCK LOOP Laredo 78043

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Day Job Shift Details :
Monday
- Friday, 8am - 5pm

Onsite

• 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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package

To viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

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.

• Assists with administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and/or traffic data collection Devices.
• Assists with coordinating and/or monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Coordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices.
• Monitors operations of the ITS for an area-wide transportation system.
• Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.
• Serves as a liaison with city, county and other governmental and private entities concerning traffic issues and works to establish viable solutions.

Same as responsibilities above plus:

• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.

2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

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