Transportation Specialist

State of Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

1d•$45,300 - $67,900•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are responsible for planning, supervising, and performing technical and professional level transportation work. Responsibilities may be assigned in any area of transportation work, including research, planning and design, survey, environmental studies, bid lettings, construction, maintenance, or project management. Responsibilities may include all phases of highway and bridge construction, field management of utilities or property appraisal and acquisition, relocation assistance, traffic operations, materials testing and sampling, or materials laboratory management. This is the leadership level where incumbents provide direct supervision to lower level staff. This is a supervisory level with responsibility assigned for directing the work and operational activities of a work unit or section involved in various functions or operations related to transportation.

Requirements

Level I - Education and Experience requirements are none.
Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field for the year of the required experience.
Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.
Level IV - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.
Level V - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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 the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.
Knowledge of basic geometry and algebra; of basic laboratory equipment; of construction materials; of the English language in order to follow written and oral instructions; of construction methods; of survey procedures; of plans and specifications; of the basic principles of transportation planning or research; of technical engineering and/or environmental operations; of real estate practices and property acquisition; of transportation theory, laws and practices; and of the specialized area to which the incumbent will be assigned.
Ability to measure distance; to collect data; to operate computer equipment; to operate transportation-related equipment; to check and adjust survey equipment for accuracy; to read and interpret plans and specifications; to measure and calculate areas and volumes of work completed; to perform tests on materials using basic laboratory testing equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures; to exercise judgment in analyzing situations and determining sound courses of action; to organize and conduct activities; to provide training and guidance; to make independent decision; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to perform business calculations and negotiate resolutions with others; to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; to perform specialized tasks; and to supervise staff.
Possession of a valid driver’s license in order to perform necessary travel.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Some agencies may require applicants to take and pass a Physical Abilities Demonstration prior to appointment or entry into this job family.
Based upon the specific work performed, some positions may require registration or certification in a designated profession or occupation.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Responsibilities

Performs sampling and testing of materials for use in highway construction and maintenance operation; performs plant inspections and prepares materials certifications.
Surveys grade and alignment of highways using survey equipment.
Collects statistics and documentation about the state highway system.
Conducts traffic studies to aid in the determination of transportation system improvements.
Performs or supervises the various functions required for the bid letting of construction projects, such as developing bid proposals from design plans, incorporating revisions to proposals, and disseminating information to contractors and industry throughout the letting progress.
Inspects, reviews, or provides oversight for contractors, consultants or utility relocations associated with construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and contracts for highway construction activities; prepares progressive and final estimates for construction contractors.
Performs planning and review functions for transportation systems such as rail, public transportation, waterways, and highways; determines existing service levels and future needs for transportation modes; considers social, economic, and environmental effects of proposed projects.
Performs real estate duties in one or more of the following areas; property appraisal, acquisition of real property, or relocation assistance; prepares plans and reports for right-of-way projects.
Performs audits on the effectiveness of research programs, the adequacy of right-of-way plans, the support of planning decisions by appropriate data, the reliance of materials testing, the reliability of surveys, and the accuracy of construction project documentation.
Supervises employees in any area of transportation work.
Perform asphalt laboratory tests for asphalt mix design acceptance and quality assurance, including Hamburg Wheel Tracking Test, IDEAL-CT Cracking Test, TSR Test, Gradation, Asphalt Binder Content by Ignition, etc. report results to lab supervisors and mix designers.

Benefits

Annual benefit allowances
variety of health, dental, and vision plan options
paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year
11 paid holidays
robust retirement savings plans
EAP & wellness program
Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan
Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.