Tdot Technical Specialist

Job Information

• Opening Date/Time: 01/27/2026 12:00AM Central Time
• Closing Date/Time: 02/09/2026 11:59PM Central Time
• Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $6,373.00
• Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $76,476.00
• Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, etc.
• City, State
  
  Location:
  
  Nashville, TN
• Department:
  Transportation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is in the Passenger Transportation, Rail and Freight Division - Rail Coordination Section.

For more information, visit the link below:

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Documents/HR/Passenger-Transportation-Rail-and-Freight-Division-Railroad-Coordination-Section-Rail-Coordinati-

Education and Experience:

• TDOT Technical Specialist I — Bachelors Degree in a related field of study
• TDOT Technical Specialist II — Bachelors Degree and 1 year of demonstrated competency in a related field
• TDOT Technical Specialist III — Bachelors Degree and 2 years of demonstrated competency in a related field

To determine the appropriate level, TDOT reserves the sole right based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and other appropriate factors. Within 6 months of hire, employees must demonstrate successful mastery of corresponding work competencies. If skills are not met, the employee may be demoted.

• Professional licenses and/or certifications
• Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid for use in Tennessee

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

The required KSACs for TDOT Technical Specialist I, II and III include:

• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles
• Knowledge of transportation finance principles
• Knowledge of contract development principles and applications
• Knowledge of technical report writing
• Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed
• Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
• Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to the position responsibilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to conduct work with precision and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret project plans

Additional KSACs for TDOT Technical Specialist II and III include:

• 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
• Ability to work in project teams
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed

Additional KSACs for the TDOT Technical Specialist III include:

• 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

As part of TDOT's infrastructure for all modes of transportation, Technical Specialists are responsible for professional transportation planning and public outreach work;…