The Transportation Planning & Development (TP&D) Office is seeking a Transportation Specialist who enjoys working on a diverse range of transportation projects with a primary focus on supporting the District's Bridge Program. The position offers opportunities to assist with bridge maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation projects while also participating in the development of roadway plans for rehabilitation, maintenance, and operational improvements. The selected candidate will assist in preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and work closely with licensed engineers, engineering assistants, construction inspectors, and other area office staff to successfully deliver bridge and roadway projects throughout the district.

Annual Salary Ranges:
Transportation Specialist I (B19) - $48,244-$76,028
Transportation Specialist II (B20) - $51,158- $81,351
Transportation Specialist III (B21) - $54,278- $87,046

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.

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: Transportation Specialist I

Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
Assists with project design Involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
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
Develops and monitors budgets
Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software
Evaluates and analyzes design issues
Inspects and appraises bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual
Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepare reports and recommends solutions to problems.
Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants
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.

Transportation Specialist II (in addition to above)

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

Transportation Specialist III (in addition to above)

Assists in overseeing design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors
Assists in overseeing projects assignments and determining work and requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway
Evaluates and analyzes complex design issues
Plans, coordinates and schedules bridge inspection and Bridge Inspection Program activities
Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Transportation Specialist I/II/III: 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 design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

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

Experience Transportation Specialist III :5 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

Applicable plans. specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Applicable industry safety standards guidelines, and specification codes
Quality assurance and control processes and procedures
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
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
Using computers, applicable programs. applications. and systems

Transportation Specialist II (in addition to above)

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Quality assurance and control processes and procedures
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
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

Transportation Specialist III (in addition to above)

Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Quality assurance and control processes and procedures
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Design and pian preparation methods and requirements
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
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
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes. odors, dusts, mists, gases. poor ventilation
Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Works frequently in small/crawl spaces: manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
Works in narrow aisles or passageways
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Medium work. Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
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
Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing-prolonged periods of time.
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures: view a computer screen; extensive reading
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws and mills
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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