Transportation Specialist I or II - Bryan HQ

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including\:

• Retirement Plans


• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules


• Paid Leave and Holidays


• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees


• On-the-Job Training


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives


• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities


• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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 technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, 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.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.
• Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform
  Traffic Control Devices.
• Inspects railroad crossings to identify devices to be installed or upgraded; reviews draft railroad signal construction
  and re-planking plans.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic
  management systems or other traffic related items.
• Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.
• Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.
• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and
  related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
   

Additional Duties for Transportation Specialist II:

• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from
  initiation to completion.
   

TxDOT Bryan District is looking for a Transportation Specialist I or II in the District Traffic Section. Please apply if you are a talented and motivated professional interested in unique challenges, a diverse work experience and opportunities for growth.  

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 an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.  For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at hidden_benefits.pdf (txdot.gov). 

This position is for a Transportation Specialist I or Transportation Specialist II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole rights 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. 

Salary Plan/Grade:

Transportation Specialist I\: $48,244 - $72,028

Transportation Specialist II\: $51,158 - $81,351

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\: 
Transportation Specialist I\: 2 years
Transportation Specialist II\: 4 years
Experience must be in transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

Licenses and Certifications\: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Considerable Knowledge Of:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
   

Proficient Skill In:

• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
  calculations
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
   

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work\: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• 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.
• 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.
   

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 Employer.

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