District 6 Transportation Specialist I, II

State of Oklahoma; Buffalo (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a District 6 Transportation Specialist I, II to join their team. This role involves planning, supervising, and performing technical transportation work, including construction management and traffic studies. Ideal candidates will have a background in transportation-related work and possess strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license required.
• Experience in transportation work or related education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and supervising transportation work.
• Conducting traffic studies and inspections.
• Performing sampling and testing of materials.

Skills

Knowledge of basic geometry and algebra

Knowledge of construction materials

Ability to measure distance

Ability to collect data

Ability to operate computer equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of experience in transportation related work

Job description

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Position Title: Transportation Specialist

Department: Construction Residency

Division: 6

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

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:

Level II

Education and Experience requirements are none.

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.

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. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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