District 1 - Transportation Specialist I, II

State of Oklahoma; Wagoner (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Transportation Specialist I, II to join the Department of Transportation. This role involves planning, supervising, and performing technical transportation work, including construction oversight and traffic studies. The position offers a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary and requires a valid Oklahoma driver's license.

Qualifications

• No education or experience required for Level I.
• One year of experience in transportation related work for Level II.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, supervising, and performing transportation work.
• Conducts traffic studies and performs inspections for compliance.
• Performs sampling and testing of materials for highway construction.

Skills

Knowledge of basic geometry

Knowledge of algebra

Ability to measure distance

Ability to collect data

Ability to operate computer equipment

Education

Two college courses in mathematics

Two college courses in natural science

Two college courses in engineering

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Job Posting Title

District 1 - Transportation Specialist I, II

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$36,500.00 - Level I

$40,200.00 - Level II

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for planning, supervising, and performing technical and professional level transportation work. Responsibilities may be assigned in any area of transportation work, including research, planning and design, survey, environmental studies, bid lettings, construction, maintenance, or project management. Responsibilities may include all phases of highway and bridge construction, field management of utilities or property appraisal and acquisition, relocation assistance, traffic operations, materials testing and sampling, or materials laboratory management.

Typical Functions

• Performs sampling and testing of materials for use in highway construction and maintenance operation; performs plant inspections and prepares materials certifications.
• Surveys grade and alignment of highways using survey equipment.
• Collects statistics and documentation about the state highway system.
• Conducts traffic studies to aid in the determination of transportation system improvements.
• Performs or supervises the various functions required for the bid letting of construction projects, such as developing bid proposals from design plans, incorporating revisions to proposals, and disseminating information to contractors and industry throughout the letting progress.
• Inspects, reviews, or provides oversight for contractors, consultants or utility relocations associated with construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and contracts for highway construction activities; prepares progressive and final estimates for construction contractors.
• Performs planning and review functions for transportation systems such as rail, public transportation, waterways, and highways; determines existing service levels and future needs for transportation modes; considers social, economic, and environmental effects of proposed projects.
• Performs real estate duties in one or more of the following areas; property appraisal, acquisition of real property, or relocation assistance; prepares plans and reports for right-of-way projects.
• Performs audits on the effectiveness of research programs, the adequacy of right-of-way plans, the support of planning decisions by appropriate data, the reliance of materials testing, the reliability of surveys, and the accuracy of construction project documentation.
• Supervises employees in any area of transportation work.
  
  

Education and Experience

Level I

Education And Experience Requirements Are None.

Level II

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in transportation related work*; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field for the year of the required experience.

• Transportation related work: Qualifying experience should be unique to a transportation agency or company performing duties such as: planning, surveying, design, construction, inspections, material sampling, utilities, appraisal, and/or maintenance of roads, highways, airports, and other modes of transportation.
  
  

Jobs that are not transportation related work: driving a truck or equipment, maintenance worker, construction worker, delivery driver, farm hand, mechanic, or welder.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic geometry and algebra; of basic laboratory equipment; of construction materials; and of the English language in order to follow written and oral instructions. Ability is required to measure distance; to collect data; to operate computer equipment; and to operate transportation-related equipment.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license. Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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