Transportation Specialist III, IV or V Bastrop Office (Austin District)

Position Information

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TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Transportation Specialist III, IV or V for our Bastrop Area Office. Provide technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and advanced 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 oversight, 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

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This position is for one Transportation Specialist III, IV or V. 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.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transportation Specialist III: B21 ($54,278.00 - $87,046.00/yearly)

Transportation Specialist IV: B22 ($57,614.00 - $93,138.00/yearly)

Transportation Specialist V: B24 ($65,104.00 - $106,634.00/yearly)

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

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Position Description

This position provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and advanced 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 oversight, 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 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:

Responsibilities for a Transportation Specialist III :

• 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
• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.
• Coordinates with roadway design on schematics and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans or traffic projects.
• Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements.
• Oversees permit operations.
• Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.
• Reviews and revises Plans, Specifications & Estimates and project designs for traffic control devices, signals, signs markings, detours, traffic control plans, roadway illumination, traffic management systems or Intelligent Transportation Systems. (ITS)
• Reviews area office contract submissions and coordinates process with area engineers
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities for Transportation Specialist IV:

• Assists in overseeing complex design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors
• Performs complex data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and plan
  
  development.
• Develops and monitors budgets

Additional Responsibilities for Transportation Specialist V:

• Analyzes construction, maintenance and building contract specifications conflicts and ambiguities
• Oversees design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Oversees project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design issues.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.

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 For All Levels: 5 YEARS transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate required.

Preferred Experience :

• Transportation Specialist IV : 6 YEARS experience t ransportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience
• Transportation Specialist V: 7 YEARS experience t ransportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Competencies:

Competencies for a Transportation Specialist III, IV and V :

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation. review. processing and compliance requirements
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• 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
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems. establish facts and draw valid conclusions• makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Specialist IV :

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Contract development and oversight

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Specialist V

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and finger

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.
• 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