Transportation Specialist II - District

Transportation Specialist I II - District 3

Agency: 345 Department of Transportation

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Compensation: Level II - $48,600;
Level I - $43,600

• Annual benefit allowances up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with options for HSA and FSA
• Robust retirement savings plans (Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan, OPERS Defined Benefit Plan)
• Paid holidays: 11 per year
• Annual and sick leave accruals ranging from 15 to 25 days based on years of service
• Longevity pay for eligible employees with at least 2 years of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

Position Title: Transportation Specialist

Department: Construction

Division: 3

Report to: Transportation Manager I

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Locations: Pontotoc County Residency (Ada, OK);
Seminole County Residency (Wewoka, OK);
McClain County Residency (Purcell, OK)

Basic

Purpose:

Positions in this job family perform planning, supervising, and technical work in transportation, including research, design, survey, environmental studies, bid lettings, construction, maintenance, project management, and related tasks.

• Sampling and testing of materials for highway construction and maintenance; plant inspections and material certification
• Surveying grade and alignment of highways; collecting statistics and documentation about the state highway system
• Conducting traffic studies to assist transportation system improvement decisions
• Developing bid proposals, incorporating revisions, and disseminating information to contractors and industry during bid let progress
• Inspecting, reviewing, and overseeing contractors, consultants, or utility relocations associated with construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans and contracts, and preparing progressive and final estimates
• Planning and reviewing transportation system functions for rail, public transportation, waterways, and highways; determining service levels and future needs; assessing social, economic, and environmental impacts
• Performing real estate duties: property appraisal, acquisition, relocation assistance; preparing plans and reports for right-of-way projects
• Auditing research programs, right-of-way plans, data support for planning decisions, reliability of surveys, and accuracy of construction documentation
• Supervising employees in any area of transportation work

Level II: Incumbents perform full technical tasks including surveying, research, planning, highway construction inspection, materials sampling/testing. Responsibilities may span all transportation work areas.

Level I: Incumbents perform entry-level technical work in a training status, using standardized procedures for surveying, research, planning, highway construction inspection, data collection, and materials sampling/testing. Responsibilities may span all transportation work areas.

Level II: Requires knowledge of geometry, algebra, laboratory equipment, construction materials, English, construction methods, survey procedures, plans, specifications, and transportation planning principles. Must measure distance, collect data, operate computers, transportation equipment, check survey instruments, interpret plans, calculate areas and volumes, and perform laboratory tests according to procedures.

Level I: Requires knowledge of geometry, algebra, laboratory equipment, construction materials, and English. Must measure distance, collect data, operate computers, and operate transportation equipment.

Level II: One year of transportation related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering, or related field).

Level I: No formal education or experience requirement.

Possession of a valid driver’s license and willingness and ability to travel as necessary. Some agencies may require a physical abilities demonstration and/or registration or certification in a designated profession.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.