Drafting Technician (Transportation Specialist) III-V: Bridge & Hydraulics Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

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: The Essential Duties of a Transportation Specialist III, IV, or V include: Assists in overseeing project design/drafting 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. Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements. Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software. Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments and plan development. Represents the Department at various meetings. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT. Additional duties for a Transportation Specialist IV or V include: Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design/drafting issues. Assists in overseeing project design/drafting involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections. Assists in planning, developing, administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements. Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects. Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature. Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants. Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of highly advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion. Serves as technical member on transportation-related projects. Additional duties for a Transportation Specialist V: Oversees design/drafting work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors. Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway. Oversees project design/drafting involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections. Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design/drafting issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
5 YEARS in Transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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
Highway construction and maintenance
Applicable laws, rules and regulations
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
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
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
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.

Responsibilities

Assists in overseeing project design/drafting 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.
Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements.
Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.
Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments and plan development.
Represents the Department at various meetings.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design/drafting issues.
Assists in planning, developing, administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.
Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.
Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of highly advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.
Serves as technical member on transportation-related projects.
Oversees design/drafting work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.