Transportation Specialist

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments;

however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.
• Assists with administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and traffic data collection devices.
• Assists with coordinating and monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
• Assists with project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Coordinates maintenance material purchasing.
• Develops and monitors budgets.
• Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Inspects and appraises bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual.
• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and plan development.
• Plans, coordinates and schedules bridge inspection and Bridge Inspection Program activities.
• Prepares and makes transportation-related presentations at various conferences and meetings.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Experience
  : 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an "N" endorsement from date of application.

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
  
  Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause
• Sedentary work:
  Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work:
  Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions:
Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, (e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.