Tdot Technical Specialist

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 03/10/2026 12:00 AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 03/23/2026 11:59 PM 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:

Chattanooga, TN

Department:
Transportation

Department of Transportation, Hamilton County

This position is in the Right of Way & Utilities Division - Region 2 Preconstruction - Acquisitions/Relocation Section.

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This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Education and Experience:

TDOT Technical Specialist I – Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study as may be outlined in the position description.

TDOT Technical Specialist II – Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.

TDOT Technical Specialist III – Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, including business needs. Within 6 months of hire, employees must demonstrate successful mastery of corresponding work competencies and skill blocks of the Technical Specialist Competency Program for the level of worker for which they were hired.

If skills and competencies are not met during that period, the employee can be demoted to the level of worker for which he/she is qualified.

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

• Professional licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.
• 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.

Required for All Levels:

• 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 for TDOT Technical Specialist II and III:

• Skilled in applying engineering principles.
• Skilled in applying transportation finance principles.
• Skilled in applying state and federal regulations to transportation projects.
• Skilled in technical report writing.
• Skilled in developing 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 for TDOT Technical Specialist III:

• 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…