Traffic/Operations Senior Technical Specialist
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, 37247, USA
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Environmental Compliance & Protection
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Job InformationOpening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $5,703.00 - $7,399.00
Salary (Annually) $68,436.00 - $88,788.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Nashville, TN
Department Transportation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTYThis position is in the Asset Management Division
- Performance/Quality Management
- Traffic/Operations Section.
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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.
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.
ORMaster'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 SpecialistSome 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 The required KSACs for TDOT Senior Technical Specialist include:- 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
- 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
The Traffic/Operations Senior Technical Specialist in TDOT's Performance and Quality Management Section of the Asset Management Division ensures the alignment of safety, operational performance, program development, and delivery with the Asset Management principles. This position works with internal and external stakeholders utilizing performance monitoring and quality assessments to ensure TDOT is efficient and effective with traffic and operations initiatives.
This position serves as the primary liaison between stakeholders, the Specialist ensures alignment between traffic operations, asset management goals, and transportation planning initiatives. The Senior Technical Specialist must effectively articulate technical concepts as part of a matrix organization and through training and mentoring. This position emphasizes data accessibility, effective communication, and…
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