Tdot Technical Specialist

Overview

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 information; developing technical reports, grants, and contracts; and consulting with regulatory agencies. While being actively engaged in the development, analysis, interpretation, and administration of contracts, grants, and programs, technical specialists may also be tasked with financial plan development, compliance reviews, and auditing functions.

Employees in this classification series will develop proficiencies such as the use of computers, data analytic tools, highly technical field equipment, materials sampling and testing, technical drawing development, and report writing.

Employees in this classification series are eligible for promotion to the next level in the career path series upon successful mastery of the minimum requirements for progression as specified in the TDOT Technical Specialist Proficiency Program.

General Position Description

TDOT Technical Specialist I

A Technical Specialist I is an entry-level position. A Technical Specialist I will work in a training capacity under the direct supervision of a supervisor. This position will be expected to work in a team setting to learn the required foundational level skills needed to perform assigned duties and to become proficient in the competencies required for promotion to the Technical Specialist II classification.

TDOT Technical Specialist II

A Technical Specialist II is considered an intermediate-level position. The Technical Specialist II will work under the intermittent direct supervision of a supervisor. This position will be expected to work in a team setting with increased responsibility for performing intermediate skill level technical duties and to become proficient in the competencies required for promotion to the Technical Specialist III classification.

TDOT Technical Specialist III

A Technical Specialist III is considered an advanced-level position. The Technical Specialist III will work under the general supervision of a supervisor, who will have the authority for direct oversight in applicable complex decision-making situations. The Technical Specialist III will be expected to work both independently and in a team setting, performing complex skill-level technical duties and becoming proficient in the competencies required for promotion to the Senior Technical Specialist classification.

This position may mentor junior staff, with all unusual issues being reported to a supervisory level.

Responsibilities

NOTE: The position responsibilities listed are representative of the work performed by positions within the Technical Specialist classification series. The responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive for every position, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every responsibility.

The essential duties of a TDOT Technical Specialist I, II, and III include:

• Read, interpret, and apply statutes, regulations, policies, plans, specifications, standards, grant language requirements, contract requirements, and funding applications
• Perform financial reporting and documentation activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Research and perform analysis of data sets and prepare reports on the investigation, assessment, and development of recommendations conducted to solve transportation planning, environmental, modeling, design, construction, and material testing issues
• Use computer software applications and technical field/laboratory equipment to analyze, model, design, and report numeric and technical engineering and financial data sets
• Develop, process, and monitor federal and state funding obligations by funding type for transportation funding projects and programs across TDOT
• Perform geodetic data collection and data analysis for horizontal, vertical, and longitudinal control using conventional survey equipment, drones, lidar, and three-dimensional data analytic software
• Perform field surveys, conduct field sampling and testing, document activities using pictures and videos, identify, measure, and record information, that defines characteristics and components needed to clearly identify issues or potential risks and make recommendations to mitigate these issues/risks
• Analyze, test, and develop recommendations on products including those that are new technologies to determine if they meet Department standards
• Review, process, and ensure compliance with transportation grant applications from local government agencies for projects and programs that qualify for federal and state funding
• Operate light-duty vehicles
• Prepare reports, charts, and graphs used in the presentation of data
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional duties for the TDOT Technical Specialist II and III include:

• Coordinate with internal and external customers to identify and resolve issues
• Communicate with external stakeholders, local…