Transportation Specialist I - Uvalde

Texas Department of Transportation•Uvalde, TX

About The Position

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, 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 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Requirements

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: 2 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.
Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an "N" endorsement from date of application.
Applicable analysis methodologies
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Incident management procedures
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
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.

Responsibilities

Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.
Assists with administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and traffic data collection devices.
Assists with coordinating and monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
Assists with project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
Coordinates maintenance material purchasing.
Develops and monitors budgets.
Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Inspects and appraises bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual.
Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and plan development.
Plans, coordinates and schedules bridge inspection and Bridge Inspection Program activities.
Prepares and makes transportation-related presentations at various conferences and meetings.