Transportation Specialist I - IV

Position Information

TxDOT"s Beaumont District is looking for a Transportation Specialist to join us in our Beaumont Distirct Maintenance office. In this role, you will assist with budget tracking, MMS and other maintenance functions. If you are looking to build an exciting career that is also rewarding and offers great benefits, this could be the position for you!

Physical Work Location: 8350 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont TX, 77708.

Salary Plan/Grade:

• Transportation Specialist I (B19) : $48,244 - $76,028/yearly
• Transportation Specialist II (B20): $51,158 - $81,351/yearly
• Transportation Specialist III (B21): $54,278 - $87,046/yearly
• Transportation Specialist IV (B22): $57,614 - $93,138/yearly

This position is for (1) Transportation Specialist 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 work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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 in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.
• Assists with project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling
  
  to accommodate projects already underway
• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Coordinates maintenance material purchasing
• Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.

Transportation Specialist II:

The above mentioned responsibilities and:

• Serves as coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from
  
  initiation to completion.
• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.
• Assists with project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling
  
  to accommodate projects already underway.
• Coordinates and performs interim and final inspections to identify deficiencies.
• Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities
• Coordinates maintenance material purchasing
• Develops and monitors budgets.
• Provides technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects, monitoring
  
  correspondence and writing memorandums and reports.
• Represents the Department at various meetings
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist III:

The above mentioned responsibilities and:

• Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and/or vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation,
  
  equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform
  
  Traffic Control Devices.
• Implements proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion
  
  and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment.
• Implements proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion
  
  and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Oversees the Maintenance Management Information System.
• Oversees the Pavement Evaluation System.

Transportation Specialist IV:

The above mentioned responsibilities and:

• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design issues.
• Performs complex data collection, evaluations, analyses, stufies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair trafic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
• Inspects roadwats and evaluates road conditions.

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

Experience:

Transportation Specialist I: 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Transportation Specialist II : 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Transportation Specialist III : 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Transportation Specialist IV : 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

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

Competencies:

Transportation Specialist I:

• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures

Transportation Specialist II:

The above competencies and:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, reviewm, processing and compliance requirements
• Consttruction engineering policies and procedures
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Transportation Specialist III:

The above competencies and:

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Project/program planning, development, and management methodologies
• Quality assurance and control processes and procedures
• Preventive maintenenace methods and procedures
• Contract development and oversight
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Highway construction and maintenance
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area

Transportation Specialist IV:

The above competencies and:

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Traffic operations engineering principles, practicesand methods and the application of engineering theory
• Apprasial practices and inspection
• Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Transportation communication technology
• Quality assurance and control processes and procedures
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.