Technical Specialist 2

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County • Nashville, TN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This position, Technical Specialist 2, performs the more complex specialized tasks, inspections, procedures, or computations in support of department maintenance operations. Serves as a department expert in a specific technical field. Performs related duties as required. In addition to vacancies within NDOT GSD Right of Way Permits, this list may be used to fill other Technical Specialist 2 positions throughout the Nashville Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure delivers a range of services, and the nearly 400 employees work around the clock to ensure a multimodal system that offers choice and better connects neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors to the place that they need and want to go to in a safe manner. These employees are responsible for over 2,200 miles of public roadways and rights-of-way, over 6,000 streets, over 300 bridges, 835 traffic signals and over 1,200 miles of bike/sidewalk lanes and much more. Big events in Nashville consist of CMA Festival, Stanley Cup Finals, Titans games, and any number of special events. These require big preparation and big clean-up, and the Nashville Department of Transportation employees are up for the challenge.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by job related technical education as described in the position announcement and six (6) years of responsible experience in area of technical specialty, including two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory/lead experience and/or project management experience.
• Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
• All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, supplies and techniques used in road maintenance
• Three or more years of experience in public works/DOT maintenance, construction inspection, infrastructure maintenance, or a related field
• Knowledge of public works/DOT maintenance operations, construction inspection practices, applicable safety regulations, and infrastructure maintenance standards
• Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, engineering drawings, maps, and specifications
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office software is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and/or local laws, regulations and policies affecting area of specialization

Responsibilities

• Reviews service requests from the public and issues work orders county wide and delegates work assignments accordingly.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and/or materials for projects.
• Studies and reviews field work and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Stays abreast of project progress and assists with any problems or complaints.
• Coordinate with other departments and State agencies on matters relating to departmental services & programs.
• Oversees or participates in monitoring and administration of public service contracts.
• Oversees or participates in the development of specifications for and designs of new policies, procedures related to area of specialization.
• Communicates with the public regarding project and/or program progress.
• Keeps abreast of new trends and/or developments in field of specialization.

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
• Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
• Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED