Transportation Specialist II-IV

TxDOT•Beaumont, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include\: Low Turnover Retirement Pension Alternative Work Schedules Paid Leave/Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees On the Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at\: Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit\: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov) TxDOT"s Beaumont District is looking for a Transportation Specialist to join us in our Beaumont Distirct Maintenance office. In this role, you will assist with budget tracking, MMS and other maintenance functions. If you are looking to build an exciting career that is also rewarding and offers great benefits, this could be the position for you! Physical Work Location\: 8350 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont TX, 77708. Salary Plan/Grade: “Effective 9/1/24 the salary range for this position will be updated to reflect new salary limits. Texas State Auditor's Office - Salary Schedules ” Transportation Specialist II (B20)\: $51,158 - $81,351/yearly Transportation Specialist III (B21)\: $54,278 - $87,046/yearly Transportation Specialist IV (B22)\: $57,614 - $93,138/yearly This position is for (1) Transportation Specialist II, III, or IV. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. Minimum Qualifications: Education : Transportation Specialist II-IV: 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 : Transportation Specialist II \: 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Transportation Specialist III \: 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Transportation Specialist IV \: 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Licenses and Certifications \: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies: Transportation Specialist II: Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, reviewm, processing and compliance requirements Consttruction engineering policies and procedures Pavement design and management processes and procedures Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations Budgeting methods and procedures Transportation Specialist III: The above competencies and: Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures Project/program planning, development, and management methodologies Quality assurance and control processes and procedures Preventive maintenenace methods and procedures Contract development and oversight Applicable laws, rules and regulations Highway construction and maintenance Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area Transportation Specialist IV: The above competencies and: Applicable analysis methodologies Construction engineering policies and procedures Traffic operations engineering principles, practicesand methods and the application of engineering theory Apprasial practices and inspection Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices Transportation communication technology Quality assurance and control processes and procedures Maintenance contract inspection procedures Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing-prolonged periods of time Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks\: long distance/from one work site to another Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions\: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 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. Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position. May be required to work outside of scheduled hours including some weekends and holidays Must be able to report for shift duty during inclement weather and roadway emergency response operations. 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. Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or 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

Transportation Specialist II-IV: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
Transportation Specialist II : 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).
Transportation Specialist III : 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).
Transportation Specialist IV : 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).
Valid driver’s license.
This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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.
May be required to work outside of scheduled hours including some weekends and holidays
Must be able to report for shift duty during inclement weather and roadway emergency response operations.
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

Serves as coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.
Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.
Assists with project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
Coordinates and performs interim and final inspections to identify deficiencies.
Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities
Coordinates maintenance material purchasing
Develops and monitors budgets.
Provides technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects, monitoring correspondence and writing memorandums and reports.
Represents the Department at various meetings
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and/or vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations.
Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Implements proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Oversees the Maintenance Management Information System.
Oversees the Pavement Evaluation System.
Evaluated and analyzes highly complex design issues.
Performs complex data collection, evaluations, analyses, stufies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.
Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair trafic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
Inspects roadwats and evaluates road conditions.