Emergency Services Senior Technical Specialist

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/01/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/01/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/07/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $5,647.00 - $7,326.00

Salary (Annually) $67,764.00 - $87,912.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY This position is in the Maintenance Operations Division
- Field Services
- Emergency Services Section. For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/Public Documents/HR/_Division_Field_Services_Section_Emergency_

This position has a starting salary of $6,267 monthly/$75,204 annually. This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home. Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.

OR

Master's degree and 2 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.

Necessary Special Qualifications For Senior Technical Specialist

Some positions in these classifications may have additional requirements such as:

• 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

Any necessary special qualifications will be denoted in the position description.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

• Skilled in communicating effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
• 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
• Skilled in the ability to maintain effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external in a professional and courteous manner
• Skilled in the ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed
• Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed
• Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
• Ability to follow, provide, and support verbal and written instructions
• Ability to conduct work with precision and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work in project teams
• 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

Conditions of Employment

• 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

Overview

The Emergency Services Senior Technical Specialist position provides emergency management expertise through comprehensive collaboration with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region Maintenance Teams, and 3rd Party Vendors. This position orchestrates the Department's transportation infrastructure preparedness, response, and recovery from man-made, natural, and technological hazards during emergencies.

This position will assist with state of emergency readiness and rapid activation of people and systems by evaluating performance indicators that can be used to make data-driven decisions and implement acquired knowledge. This position must effectively articulate data and technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

Strengthen TDOT's emergency preparedness by proactively coordinating with Region crews regarding weather service updates for…