Transportation Specialist , II

Transportation Specialist I, II

Agency: 345 Department of Transportation (State of Oklahoma).
Location: Altus, OK (Jackson County);
Clinton, OK (Custer County).
Job Type: Regular, Full time.

Compensation: $43,600 (Level I); $48,600 (Level II).

• Annual benefit allowance up to $20,538.24 for employee and dependents.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including HSA/FSA options.
• Retirement savings:
  Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan with employer matches and OPERS Defined Benefit Plan for returning employees.
• PTO: 15-25 days accrued annually based on service years; 15 days yearly sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity payments for eligible employees with at least 2 years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering professional services for personal issues.

Positions in this family are responsible for planning, supervising, and performing technical and professional level transportation work across a broad range of activities, including research, design, survey, environmental studies, bid letting, construction, maintenance, project management, traffic operations, materials testing, and real‑estate acquisition.

• Performs sampling and testing of materials for highway construction and maintenance; prepares plant inspections and material certifications.
• Surveys grade and alignment of highways using survey equipment.
• Collects statistics and documentation about the state highway system.
• Conducts traffic studies to aid in determinations of transportation system improvements.
• Performs or supervises the bid letting process, developing bid proposals and coordinating with contractors and industry.
• Inspects, reviews, or provides oversight for contractors, consultants, or utility relocations to ensure compliance; prepares progressive and final estimates.
• Performs planning and review functions for transportation systems such as rail, public transportation, waterways, and highways; determines existing service levels and future needs.
• Implements real estate duties including property appraisal, acquisition, or relocation assistance; prepares plans and reports for right‑of‑way projects.
• Performs audits on research program effectiveness, right‑of‑way plan adequacy, and construction documentation accuracy.
• Supervises employees in any area of transportation work.

Level I:
None required.
Level II:
One year of transportation‑related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field).

Basic geometry and algebra; basic laboratory equipment; construction materials;
English language comprehension. Ability to measure distance, collect data, operate computer equipment, and operate transportation‑related equipment.

Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license. Must be willing to travel as required. Some positions may be safety‑sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.