Position Information

TxDOT's Abilene District is looking for a Transportation Specialist I or II in the Maintenance Department, located at the District Office. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!

At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer many programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Hidden Benefits

Check out a few of our employees' testimonies of why they've chosen TxDOT: Why we choose TxDOT

Considering moving to Abilene, TX? Here is a link to Abilene's Chamber of Commerce's Relocating webpage to learn more about this growing little town! Abilene Chamber of Commerce

Salary Plan/Grade:

• Transportation Specialist I: B19 ($45,244.00 - $72,408.00/yearly)

• Transportation Specialist II: B20 ($48,158.00 - $77,477.00/yearly)

*The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

Transportation Specialist I:

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.

Transportation Specialist II:

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving [multiple] design and/or 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.

The essential duties for the Transportation Specialist I include:

• 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/or traffic data collection devices.

• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.

• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.

• Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.

• Coordinates maintenance material purchasing.

• Coordinates permit operations.

• Coordinates with roadway design on schematics and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans or traffic projects.

• Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.

• Monitors audits of monthly and final estimates change orders, supplemental agreements, and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.

• Monitors the design and execution of state-funded rehabilitation and preventive maintenance projects.

• Performs field reviews of construction projects to assist area engineers and project engineers in resolution of construction problems.

• Travels to districts and maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Transportation Specialist II include:

• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering.

• Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.

• Coordinates maintenance material purchasing.

• Coordinates permit operations.

• Evaluates and analyzes design issues.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Experience required for a Transportation Specialist I: 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). No supervisory experience required.

Experience required for a Transportation Specialist II: 4 YEARS Transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). No supervisory experience required.

The required competencies for the Transportation Specialist I include:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable analysis methodologies

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures

• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

• Traffic flow principles and procedures

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures

• Highway construction and maintenance

• Maintenance contract inspection procedures

Some knowledge of:

• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures

• Contract development and oversight

Proficient skill in:

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Other Attributes:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Additional required competencies for the Transportation Specialist II include:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable analysis methodologies

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

• Traffic flow principles and procedures

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures

• Highway construction and maintenance

• Maintenance contract inspection procedures

• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures

• Contract development and oversight

Proficient skill in:

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results, anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines

Physical requirements and working conditions for Transportation Specialist I and II:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

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, at 40.151(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.