Position Information

The Alice Area Office is looking for an enthusiastic individual to aid in the application of transportation design standards and practices in the creation of plans, specifications, and estimates for contractor bidding, and the execution of TxDOT access management requirements for adherence to standards in the office's area of responsibility. If you are interested in applying transportation design/construction principles, as well as experience working in team environments to produce deliverables in a goal-driven atmosphere. apply now!

Expected Salary Ranges are listed below:

Transporation Specialist I (B19): $45, 244 - $72,408/yearly

Transporation Specialist II (B20): $48,158 - $77,477/yearly

Transporation Specialist III (B21): $51,278 - $82,901/yearly

*This position is for one (1) Transportation Specialist I, II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on business needs and the applicants' work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors.

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

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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Specialist I

• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submissions to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.
• Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinates permit operations.
• Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.
• Ensures compliance with specificat1ons for devices; safety laws, rules and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Evaluates and analyzes design issues.
• Monitors the design and execution of state-funded rehabilitation and preventive maintenance projects.
• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts assessments and plan development.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist II

In addition to the above:

• Responds to public concerns regarding construction and provides or recommends correct, cost-effective solutions to issues raised during the administration of a construction project.
• Serves as a liaison with city, county and other governmental and private entities concerning traffic issues and works to establish viable solutions.
• Serves as technical member on transportation-related projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist III

In addition to the above:

• Assists in overseeing design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors
• Assists in overseeing project design-involving design calculations and sketches of plans. layouts and typical sections.
• Evaluates and analyzes complex design issues.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education for Transportation Specialist I/II/III: 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:

Transportation Specialists I: 2 years* transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.

Transportation Specialists II: 4 years* transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.

Transportation Specialists III: 5 years* transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.

*Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications for Transporation Specialist I/II/III:

• • Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  • Safety Impact Certificate, which will be issued by employer at time of hire

Competencies:

Transportation Specialists I

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Traffic flow principles and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures
• Applying engineering principles. practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Interpreting applicable information

Transportation Specialists II

In addition to the above:

• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
• Highway construction and maintenance
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to Include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
• Using computers and applicable programs. applications and systems

Transportation Specialists III

In addition to the above:

• Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applying engineering principles. practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work. Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Fingering- picking, pinching, typing: working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping- applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• 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- determine work quality/make general observations
• 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.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.