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This position in the Waco District Transportation Operations Section will perform data analysis for traffic safety improvement initiatives. Coordinating with other professionals for transportation programs involving fundings allocations, project development, and traffic system safety enhancement. Work will require contact with government officials, engineering consultants, contractors, and private entities. Employees at this level is expected to establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.
TxDOT offers great employee benefits and boasts one of the top safety cultures in the heavy civil industry. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today! For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.txdot.gov/
Salary goals for each position level
Transportation Specialist III B21, $51,278 - $82,901
Transportation Specialist IV B22, $54,614 - $88,703
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)
Transportation Specialist III
Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or 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.
Transportation Specialist IV:
Provides [high-level] technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or 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 Specialist III
- Evaluates and analyzes complex design issues.
- Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of highly advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.
- Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
- Coordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Specialist IV-In addition to the above:
- Coordinates complex traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
- Performs complex data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
- Provides advanced technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects, monitoring correspondence, and writing memorandums and reports.
- Assists in overseeing and/or monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan
- Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
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 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.
Competencies:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Transportation Specialist III-IV
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
- 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.
- 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/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
