Utility and Survey Supervisor - Dallas District

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Education\: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience\: 

• 4 years experience in transportation engineering. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Licensed Prof Engineer*

   

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

    
Competencies:

• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Highway construction design applications
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Developing and implementing programs
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Contract development and oversight
• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
  calculations
• Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Light work\: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks\: long distance/from one work site to another
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
• 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)

• 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.

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)

Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or bridge inspection. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and/or contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinates with utility companies, attorneys and governmental representatives to accurately depict the highway project's
  impact on adjacent properties.
• Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of
  responsibility.
• Directs and oversees contractors' compliance with plans and specifications and authorizes payment of estimates.
• Interprets the Utility Accommodation Policy, reviews utility billing documents.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental
  agreements.
• Prepares correspondence and reports.
• Prioritizes the work of the District Survey team, as required.
• Verifies project eligibility and assists with ranking projects and funding.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The Dallas District is looking for a District Utility Section and Survey Section Supervisor. This position oversees the District Utility team that manages the RULIS utility permitting system as well as all utility agreements, reimbursements as well as coordination with ROW Division on audit. In addition, this position will oversee the District Survey Section. This section includes In-House survey and data collection activities as well as managing the team overseeing consultant contracts performing survey work for the district. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be involved with a wide variety of projects in the district.

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