Tdot Technical Coordinator

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 01/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 01/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $6,373.00

Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $76,476.00

Job Type: Full-Time

City, State

Location:

• Knoxville, TN
• Nashville, TN
• Chattanooga, TN
• Jackson, TN

Department: Transportation

LOCATION OF (4) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, KNOX COUNTY, DAVIDSON COUNTY, MADISON COUNTY, HAMILTON COUNTY

These positions are in the Environment Division - Regions 1, 2, 3, & 4 - Region Preconstruction Section.

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These positions have a starting salary of $5,119 monthly/$61,428 annually.

Education and Experience:

An associate or bachelors degree in a related field of study and three (3) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

OR

Education equivalent to graduation from high school and five (5) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Some positions within this classification may require candidates possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee
• Some positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Knowledgeable in laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledgeable in required environmental procedures
• Knowledgeable in administering contracts
• Skilled in report and form writing
• Highly skilled in objective thinking, focusing on relevant details and weighing outcomes to make decisions and resolve issues
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to recognize and take precaution for potential hazards
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Ability to provide tailored instruction and teaching methods that accommodate differing learning styles
• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback to improve quality, effectiveness, and efficiency
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to set and manage timelines and priorities
• Ability to provide strong customer service to internal and external customers

• Where a position requires a CDL, you must pass a drug test prior to employment. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into schedules as work dictates
• 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 part of daily duties
• Performing work requiring personal protective equipment

This is the first of two technical coordination levels within the Engineering Technician classification series. This position supports the coordination of the technical aspects of transportation projects and programs. Responsibilities may include data analysis and reporting, compliance and contract fulfilment, sampling, testing, surveying, and calculation, and traffic, work zone, and work site safety. The TDOT Technical Coordinator 1 develops reports, technical drawings, data analytics, and analysis of plans to create deliverables used in real estate acquisition.

Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external customers is required. Positions may mentor others and work independently with limited supervision. May work in office, field, laboratory, or industrial plant sites where PPE is required.

NOTE: The job responsibilities listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Project Specific Activities:

• Conducting project specific research for multiple phases of the project life cycle
• Developing project estimates and project schedules
• Performing project documentation close outs as required by federal and state agreements to ensure all invoices are paid timely and accurately, all unused funds are released for use on other projects and any monies due TDOT are captured before contract time frames, legal standing, and financial…