Position Information

TxDOT's Houston District is looking for an Engineer to supervise the Permits Office located at our Houston District Headquarters. As the Permit Office's Transportation Engineer Supervisor, you will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires coordination with governmental officials, utility companies, and many private partners. You will review various types of contracts in addition to driveway, utility, and oversize/overweight permits. If you are looking to build a career, work with a great group of people and help improve the maintenance program, you have come to right place. We need a forward-thinking leader interested in making decisions and positive changes that will impact mobility and economic growth in Houston.

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

Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and bridge inspection. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in providing recommendations to the Motor Carrier Division for routing of overload vehicles.
• Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's impact on adjacent properties.
• Establishes, modifies or interprets applicable standards, rules, methods, procedures, practices and policies.
• Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy, reviews utility billing documents
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Prepares correspondence and reports.
• Represents the Department at meetings, conferences and related activities.
• Responsible for utility and driveway permits
• Reviews contracts and related documents for execution
• Serves as liaison with local officials and the public concerning proposed project development and planning.
• Supervises professional and administrative staff.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• • 4 years experience in transportation engineering. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer *

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States , but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Considerable knowledge of:
  • The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Expert skill in:
  • Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Proficient skill in:
  • Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
  • Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
  • Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
  • Scheduling work assignments
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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.
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing - prolonged periods of time
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

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

• 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.