Director of Transportation Ops

Texas Department of Transportation•Tyler, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees the Transportation Operations function for a district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Reporting directly to the District Engineer, manages a group of professional, technical and administrative employees and may oversee district wide construction contract work concerning transportation operations. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
7 years of experience in transportation engineering in the construction of highways, bridges or structures.
Three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Valid driver’s license at time of application.
Texas 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.
Extensive knowledge of Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Extensive knowledge of Traffic signal design
Some knowledge of Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
Expert skill in Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Proficient skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficient skill in Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Responsibilities

Meets with the appropriate supervisors, law enforcement and/or city officials to discuss transportation problems and possible solutions.
Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies and warranting of traffic signals, signing and speed zones; analyzes operational impact on state highway system of proposed developments; coordinates with others on project development.
Oversees the installation, maintenance and repair of illumination systems, flashing beacons, flashing signs, flashing school speed zone signs, navigation lights and lift stations.
Oversees the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all transportation management systems, traffic signals and radios including negotiating, administering and monitoring contracts.
Oversees Traffic Operations, Community Traffic Safety Programs and the preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
Oversees transportation operations related activities for the district.
Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation management systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects including signs, traffic signals, illumination, turn lanes, speed zones, school zones, pavement markings.
Responsible for Railroad Programs.
Responsible for Striping Operations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.