Position Information

TxDOT's Maintenance Division is seeking a Pavement Engineering Specialist II-IV for the Pavement Preservation Branch! As a Pavement Engineering Specialist, you will be working with industry experts supporting nondestructive automated pavement evaluation equipment. You will utilize your skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, upgrade, and operate automated pavement evaluation equipment. You will support stakeholders with equipment support, training, software evaluation and travel for data collection. 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 telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Position Title

Salary Grade/Range

Pavement Engr Spec II

B19: $45,244 - $72,408

Pavement Engr Spec III

B20: $48,158 - $77,477

Pavement Engr Spec IV

B21: $51,278 - $82,901

This position is for Pavement Engr Spec II, III or IV. The Texas 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, 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

Pavement Engr Spec II

Designs, develops and/or operates automated pavement measurement systems and subsystems. Work may require extensive travel for data collection activities. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Pavement Engr Spec III

Participates in and may oversee design, development, operation and/or maintenance of automated pavement measurement systems and subsystems. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies. Work requires travel and may require extensive travel for data collection activities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Pavement Engr Spec IV

Participates in and oversees design, development, operation and/or maintenance of automated pavement measurement systems and subsystems. Serves as project leader and may serve as a lead worker for a group of technical employees. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies. Work requires travel and may require extensive travel for data collection activities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Pavement Engr Spec II:

• Assists in data processing and compilation.
• Maintains parts and pavement data measurement equipment inventory.
• Participates in the design, fabrication, and procurement of automated data measurement equipment.
• Performs data analysis to evaluate equipment.
• Processes collected data in preparation for analysis.
• Prepares and makes presentations.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates electronic, electrical and mechanical automated pavement Measurement equipment subsystems.
• Writes equipment operation manuals and develops equipment/system specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Pavement Engr Spec III:

All of the above and

• Assists with or oversees the acquisition of automated pavement measurement vehicles and equipment
• Coordinates and schedules statewide or district wide data measurement and collection activities, including research projects, load zoning, forensic investigations and pavement evaluation/design projects.
• Coordinates statewide training of district personnel on automated pavement measurement equipment operation, calibration and data processing procedures.
• Participates in or oversees the fabrication and testing, calibration and correlation of pavement data measurement equipment and subsystems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Pavement Engr Spec IV:

All of the above and

• Conducts and oversees pavement data audits to ensure completeness and accuracy of data, monitors quality assurance and verifies proper editing and storage of collected data.
• Coordinates automated pavement measurement equipment development research projects.
• Identifies requirements to the purchasing staff and writes specifications for professional services contracts.
• Represents the Department on state or national committees and task forces concerned with automated pavement measurement equipment.
• Trains other employees.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Pavement Engineer Spec II - 7 years engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronics design, fabrication, installation, calibration, testing, maintenance, data collection, computer science experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Pavement Engr Spec III - 8 years engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronics design, fabrication, installation, calibration, testing, maintenance, data collection, computer science experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Pavement Engr Spec IV - 9 years engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronics design, fabrication, installation, calibration, testing, maintenance, data collection, computer science experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

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

Competencies:

Pavement Engr Spec II:

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Applicable computer software applications and hardware
• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
• Purchasing methods and procedures
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations

Proficient skill in

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Pavement Engr Spec III:

All of the above and

• Visual distress evaluation methods of concrete and flexible pavements, as applicable to position
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

Pavement Engr Spec IV:

All of the above and

• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Pavement management performance indices
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• 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
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.
• Must obtain Pavement Distress Rater certification within one (1) year of date of hire if performing pavement evaluations.