Regional Traffic Management System Specialist I&II-Traffic Safety Division

Regional Traffic Management System Specialist I&II

Help build the future of smart transportation! Are you a hands-on technical professional who enjoys working with advanced technology, solving complex problems, and making a direct impact on public safety? Join our team as an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Specialist and play a critical role in keeping transportation networks connected, efficient, and safe across the state. As a Regional Traffic Management System Specialist, you will independently perform specialized statewide installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for advanced transportation technologies, traffic signal systems, and roadway illumination systems.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Minimum Salary: $54,278.00

Maximum Salary: $93,138.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Stassney Hq - Lab, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, 78744

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Humble, UST-Texas-Waco, UST-Texas-Abilene, UST-Texas-Longview, UST-Texas-Austin

Travel:
Yes, 75% of the time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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 view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Regional Traffic Management System Specialist I:
Salary Grade B21 $ 54,278 - $87,046

Responsible for performing specialized statewide installation, troubleshooting and repairs related to Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Signal systems and illumination systems. Work involves providing assistance to districts with signal upgrades and coordination with ITD on enhancing signal connectivity. Assists with coordination of workforce for responses during emergency operations. Reports to the TRF Regional Crew Branch Manager. Work requires extensive contact and coordination with district and division.

Requires statewide travel and may require frequent working in heavy traffic. Employees at this level perform work

Regional Traffic Management System Specialist II:
Salary Grade B22 $ 57,614 - $93,138

Responsible for performing specialized statewide installation, troubleshooting and repairs related to Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Signal systems and illumination systems. Work involves providing assistance to districts with signal upgrades and coordination with ITD on enhancing signal connectivity. Assists with coordination of workforce for responses during emergency operations. Reports to the TRF Regional Crew Branch Manager. [May serve as Lead Worker]. Work requires extensive contact and coordination with district and division.

Requires statewide travel and may require frequent work in heavy traffic. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Regional Traffic Management System Specialist I:

• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, replaces and upgrades hardware and software related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including Dynamic Message Boards (DMS) and related appurtenances Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) infrastructure, Roadside Equipment (RSE) used in conjunction with Connected Vehicle (CV) technology, vehicle detection systems, cellular communication devices, fiber optic technology, electrical services and drilled shaft foundations
• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, replaces and upgrades hardware and software related to traffic signals including signal inter-connectivity/networking, controller units, controller cabinets, advance and presence vehicle detection, electrical services, signal poles/mast arms, vehicle and pedestrian signal heads, pedestrian detection elements, Roadside Flashing Beacon Assemblies (RFBA), school zone signals and drilled shaft foundations.
• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, replaces and upgrades hardware related to roadway illumination systems including roadway illumination poles, Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures, High Pressure Sodium (HPS) fixtures, electrical…