TxDOT's North Harris Area Office is looking for a Transportation Specialist IV or V based in Humble, TX. As a Transportation Specialist, you will be part of our Design team working on projects that will improve the TxDOT roadways you and your family drive on everyday. This position requires a strong design background with good oral and written communication skills between internal personnel and external entities/individuals. This position also requires good organizational and time management skills, and being a team player when it comes to getting the job done. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Work Location: 16803 Eastex Freeway, Humble, TX 77396

Minimum Monthly Salary

Transportation Specialist IV: (B21) $4,023.16

Transportation Specialist V: (B23) $4,598.66

Maximum Monthly Salary

Transportation Specialist IV: (B21) $6,579.41

Transportation Specialist V: (B23) $7,532.75

Multi-Level Job Posting

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.

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)

Provides high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and advanced building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, and 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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Specialist IV

• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design issues.
• Performs complex field reviews of construction projects to assist area engineers and project engineers in resolution of
  construction problems.
• Provides advanced technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects,
  monitoring correspondence and writing memorandums and reports.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.
• Assists in overseeing project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• 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 and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist V

The following is in addition to duties listed above:

• Coordinates data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and plan development.
• Directs traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including
  signs, signals, illumination devices and traffic data collection devices.
• Plans, develops, administers and monitors maintenance contracts and service agreements.
• Conducts new installation field site layouts prior to construction.
• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.
• Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
• Coordinates with staff and area engineers regarding construction operations as they relate to contract administration,
  programming, planning, design, right-of-way and maintenance operations.
• Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Reviews and maintains files which indicate the condition of the bridge inventory and documents compliance with bridge
  inspection manuals.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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: 5 years in transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Safety Impact Certificate (issued by TxDOT upon hire)

Competencies:

Transportation Specialist IV

Knowledgeable in the following:

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Highway construction and maintenance
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards

Transportation Specialist V

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Contract development and oversight
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term
  deadlines
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems-O0135: Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• 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/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information