Job description

Transportation Specialist IV or V (Design Specialist): Various Locations (Austin District) -* (2301506)*

Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40-hour work week. Shifts will vary based on location.

Location Flexibility: Hybrid Location Flexibility Details: Remote work may be available up to three days per week

Position Information

TxDOT's Austin District has job openings for Transportation Specialists IV or V (Design Specialist) with the Austin Area Offices and Austin District Headquarters. This position 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, 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.

We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!

https://youtu.be/MmNVMq79074This position is for Transportation Specialists IV or V. 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.

District: Austin

Possible Work Location(S):

Austin District Headquarters: 7901 North IH 35, Austin TX 78753
North Travis Area Office: 1001 E. Parmer Lane, Austin TX 78753
South Travis Area Office: 1925 S. IH 35, Austin TX 78744
Bastrop Area Office: 174 SH 21 East, Bastrop TX 78602
Burnet Area Office: 3029 SH 29 East, Burnet TX 78611
Georgetown Area Office: 2727 S Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626

Salary Plan/Grade:

• Transportation Specialist IV: B21 ($48,278.00 - $78,953.00/yearly)
• Transportation Specialist V: B23 ($55,184.00 - $90,393.00/yearly)

Minimum Salary: 48,278.00, Maximum Salary: 90,393.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

Work Locations :Austin District Headquarters7901 NORTH IH 35, Austin, Texas 78753

Other Locations
:UST-Texas-Bastrop, UST-Texas-Austin, UST-Texas-Georgetown, UST-Texas-Burnet

Benefits and Perks

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)

Position Description

Transportation Specialists IV or V:

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, 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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Specialists IV or V:

• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design issues.
• 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.
• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.
• Coordinates with staff and area engineers regarding construction operations as they relate to contract administration, programming, planning, design, right-of-way and maintenance operations.
• Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.
• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of highly advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.
• Serves as technical member on transportation-related projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

Additional duties for a Transportation Specialists V:

• Oversees design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Oversees project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design issues.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

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

Transportation Specialist IV:

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

Transportation Specialist V:

Experience: 6 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.

Supervisory Experience:

• No supervisory experience required.

Competencies:

Transportation Specialists IV or V:

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional competencies for a Transportation Specialists V:

• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards
• 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:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• 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.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.

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:* OngoingJob Posting*
:* Apr 27, 2023, 11:28:16 AMUnposting Date*

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist V, VI State Job Code/s: 2131, 2132

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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

Applicant Information

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,278.00 - $90,393.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78753

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