Transportation Engineering Specialist ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
About The Position
The Transportation Engineering Specialist performs tasks supporting the review, development, and delivery of the Department’s construction program. Work includes field reviews, data gathering, plan reviews, preparing specifications and cost estimates, coordinating and attending stakeholder and other project meetings, and preparing written documents and analyses. The position tracks the full life cycle of district construction projects, serves as the primary district point of contact for construction projects in development, and coordinates staff and project needs. In the absence of the Assistant District Engineer, the position serves as a direct representative of the District Administrator. The role reviews construction and encroachment-permit plans, specifications, and field issues; coordinates field reviews; prepares project documents and reports; represents the District at public and stakeholder meetings; communicates and coordinates with project teams; and gathers field and plans data. It may also involve assisting with winter-weather or other emergencies, including dispatch communications about roadway conditions and incidents or roadblocks and traffic control during inclement weather or emergencies. The position uses a state vehicle in the course of its duties and implements decisions and policies as directed by upper management.
Requirements
- Valid, current, unexpired, class-appropriate driver's license; employees driving on State business must meet applicable training and driving-record requirements.
- Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as applied to development, construction, and maintenance of State Highway systems.
- Knowledge of applicable Federal and State statutes, agency standards, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of ADOT requirements for design, construction, and traffic-control planning, including ADOT Standard Specifications, ADOT Standard Drawings for Construction, AASHTO guidance, and ADOT Roadway Design Guidelines.
- Knowledge of highway construction methods and practices, including roadway drainage, traffic engineering, and structures.
- Knowledge of Google programs and products.
- Skill in analyzing and evaluating engineering data.
- Skill in researching, reading, and interpreting technical engineering documents, including survey data, highway plans and specifications, quality-control documentation, and real-property acquisition and disposition instruments.
- Skill in oral and written communication, technical writing, and organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships when working with agency staff, other agencies, local governments, developers, consultants, and the public.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to obtain, research, analyze, and interpret engineering data.
- Ability to participate in a team environment and interact with employees and customers.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment within agency standards and guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Transportation Engineering Technician.
- Completion of the ADOT EIT Program and/or education or other qualifications related to the job duties.
Responsibilities
- Review construction plans and specifications.
- Review encroachment permit project plans, specifications, and field issues as directed.
- Coordinate and attend project field reviews.
- Prepare documents and written reports related to construction projects, the minor project subprogram, HSIP, or other programs.
- Represent the District at public and stakeholder meetings.
- Communicate proactively with project team members and attend progress and comment-resolution meetings, including project coordination.
- Assist with winter-weather emergencies or other emergencies as assigned, including dispatch communications about roadway conditions and incidents or assisting with roadblocks and traffic control.
- Gather field and plans data as requested.
- Implement decisions and policies as directed by upper management.
- Track the full life cycle of district construction projects and coordinate staff and project needs.
- Serve as the primary district point of contact for construction projects in the development process.
- Represent the District Administrator in the absence of the Assistant District Engineer.
Benefits
- Sick leave.
- Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
- Health and dental insurance.
- Retirement plan with mandatory Arizona State Retirement System participation.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
- Potential $4,000 hiring incentive, subject to criteria.
- Employee referral incentive eligibility if all criteria are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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