TxDOT's Houston District is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join us in the delivery of essential projects in the Southeast Harris-Metro region. Depending on skill level, this employee will perform or learn to perform all facets of bridge repair design, roadway design, and plan assembly. Duties include working in a CAD environment (MicroStation) using roadway design software and requires some field work to collect data in support of the design process. This position will be located in our Southeast Harris Area Office and will help support repairs to our existing infrastructure and new upcoming construction projects. Typical design projects include bridge repairs, roadway repairs, and roadway construction. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenge, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance. Come be part of our team, apply now.
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 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.
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Transportation Specialist I
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.
Transportation Specialist II
Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and 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:
Transportation Specialist I:
- Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
Conducts immediate inspection of damaged bridges, determines necessity of temporary or permanent repairs and notifies
maintenance personnel; makes recommendations for the closing of bridges.
Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and
signature.
Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
Coordinates with roadway design on schematics and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans or traffic projects.
Coordinates with staff and/or area engineers regarding construction operations as they relate to contract administration,
programming, planning, design, right-of-way and maintenance operations.
Inspects and appraises bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual.
Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions.
Monitors the design and execution of state-funded rehabilitation and preventive maintenance projects.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Transportation Specialist II:
Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Specialist I as well as:
Prepares bridge inspection follow-up worksheet for maintenance and gives instruction for recommended actions; monitors
follow-up actions taken by maintenance.
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 or Intelligent Transportation Systems
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Specialist I:
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: 2 years 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.
Transportation Specialist II:
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: 4 years 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:
Transportation Specialist I and II
- Considerable knowledge of:
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Pavement design and management processes and procedures
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Highway construction and maintenance
Proficient skill in:
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe working environment
Ability to:
Communicate effectively
Other Attributes:
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:
Transportation Specialist I and II
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
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.
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