Transportation Specialist
About The Position
The Transportation Specialist position is in the Construction Department, Division 4, at the Stillwater Residency. Positions in this job family perform technical and professional transportation work across areas such as construction, maintenance, planning and design, surveying, environmental studies, materials testing, traffic operations, real estate, and project management. This Level V position is a leadership role that directly supervises lower-level staff and directs the work and operational activities of a transportation work unit or section. The specific additional duties include performing asphalt laboratory tests for asphalt mix design acceptance and quality assurance, including Hamburg Wheel Tracking, IDEAL-CT Cracking, TSR, gradation, and asphalt binder content by ignition tests, and reporting results to laboratory supervisors and mix designers. The role may require a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Some positions may also require a Physical Abilities Demonstration. A valid driver's license and willingness and ability to complete job-related travel are required.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in transportation-related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for up to four years of required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering, or a closely related field.
- Valid driver's license.
- Willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
- Knowledge of basic geometry and algebra, laboratory equipment, construction materials and methods, survey procedures, plans and specifications, transportation planning or research principles, technical engineering or environmental operations, real estate practices, transportation theory, laws and practices, and the assigned specialized area.
- Ability to operate computer and transportation-related equipment; perform materials tests; interpret plans and specifications; measure and calculate work; analyze situations and exercise judgment; organize activities; provide training and guidance; make independent decisions; communicate effectively; establish working relationships; and supervise staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform asphalt laboratory tests for asphalt mix design acceptance and quality assurance, including Hamburg Wheel Tracking, IDEAL-CT Cracking, TSR, gradation, and asphalt binder content by ignition tests.
- Report asphalt testing results to laboratory supervisors and mix designers.
- Perform or supervise transportation functions such as materials sampling and testing, plant inspections, materials certifications, surveying, traffic studies, construction inspection, project planning, right-of-way work, audits, and project documentation.
- Direct the work and operational activities of a transportation work unit or section and supervise lower-level staff.
- Complete job-related travel associated with the position.
Benefits
- Annual benefit allowance covering up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents enrolling in benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Retirement savings plans, including the Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan with employer matching and the OPERS Defined Benefit Plan for eligible returning employees.
- Annual leave accrued at rates from 15 to 25 days per year based on years of service.
- Sick leave accrued at 15 days per year.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Annual longevity payments for eligible State employees with at least two years of State service.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
