V (Midland)

Texas Department of Transportation•Midland, TX

About The Position

Transportation Specialist III Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or [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. Transportation Specialist IV Provides high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or 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. Note: Each district or division is authorized up to a total of eight employees in this job family as Transportation Specialist IV and/or Transportation Specialist V. Metropolitan districts and the Construction Division are authorized up to a total of twelve employees. Limit may only be exceeded as a result of reclassification of employees unable to fulfill the obligations of the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program Transportation Specialist V Provides [planning, oversight], and high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or 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. Develops and/or interprets guidelines, regulations, laws, policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. (Note: Each district or division is authorized up to a total of eight employees in this job family as Transportation Specialist IV and/or Transportation Specialist V. Metropolitan districts and the Construction Division is authorized up to a total of twelve employees. Limit may only be exceeded as a result of reclassification of employees unable to fulfill the obligations of the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Considerable knowledge of: Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures.
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirement
Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Interpreting applicable information
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Extensive knowledge of: Construction engineering policies and procedures
Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures
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
Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
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.
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 design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
Assists in overseeing project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
Assists in planning, developing, administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements
Conducts immediate inspection of damaged bridges, determines necessity of temporary or permanent repairs and notifies maintenance personnel; makes recommendations for the closing of bridges.
Coordinates with roadway design on schematics and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans or traffic projects.
Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Responds to public concerns regarding construction and provides or recommends correct, cost-effective solutions to issues raised during the administration of a construction project.
Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications
Travels to districts and maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs.
Performs complex data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
Provides advanced technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects, monitoring correspondence and writing memorandums and reports.
Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
Monitors area office workloads and advises headquarters staff.
Prepares bridge inspection follow-up worksheet for maintenance and gives instruction for recommended actions; monitors follow-up actions taken by maintenance.
Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants
Reviews and revises Plans, Specifications & Estimates and project designs for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, roadway illumination, traffic management systems or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
Reviews area office contract submissions and coordinates process with area engineers.
Oversees design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
Oversees project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
Plans, develops, administers and monitors maintenance contracts and service agreements.
Prioritizes and schedules projects.