FIELD SERVICES TECHNICAL COORDINATOR 1 - 08252026-80397

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Field Services Technical Coordinator 1 to support Project Teams and Regional Operations in reviewing and finalizing records for the Materials Certification program. You will assist with material tracking, sampling, testing, and reporting to ensure compliance with TDOT standards.

The role requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience, or an education equivalent with 5 years in related discipline.

Qualifications

• Education and experience as described: 3 years in a related technical discipline with degree, or 5 years with high school plus related work.
• Possession or potential to obtain Class D driver’s license may be required for some positions.
• A CDL with N endorsement may be required within 11 months for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize projects to support Materials Certification in TDOT deliveries.
• Assist project teams with material tracking, sampling, testing, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state policies and TDOT procedures in records finalization.
• Mentor TDOT staff and collaborate across regions to maintain high quality records.
• Provide customer service to internal/external stakeholders and ensure timely communications.

Skills

MUTCD knowledge

Laboratory safety

Environmental procedures

Contract administration

Report writing

Analytical decision making

Effective communication

Instruction and teaching

Process improvement

Multitasking

Timeline management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma + 5 years related experience

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/07/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $5,100.00 - $6,373.00

Salary (Annually) $61,200.00 - $76,476.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is in the Materials & Tests Division - Field Services Section.

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/M&T-Division-Materials-&-Pavements-Section-Field-Services-Technical-Coordinator-1.pdf

This position has a starting salary of $5,119 monthly / $61,428 annually.

This position is eligible to work from home two (2) days a week and must report to the office three (3) days, after an initial training period.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

An associate or bachelor's degree in a related field of study and three (3) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

OR

Education equivalent to graduation from high school and five (5) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Some positions within this classification may require candidate possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee
• Some positions within this classification may require candidate to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, And COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledgeable in laboratory safety procedures.
• Knowledgeable in required environmental procedures.
• Knowledgeable in administering contracts.
• Skilled in report and form writing.
• Highly skilled in the use of objective thinking by focusing on relevant details and weighing the outcomes of different options to make decisions and resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Ability to recognize and take precaution for potential hazards.
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individual and groups, both internal and external.
• Ability to provide tailored instruction and teaching methods that accommodate the differing learning styles of others.
• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback on how to improve the process effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to set and manage timelines and priorities to complete the work that has been assigned.
• Ability to provide strong customer service to internal and external customers.

Conditions of Employment

• Where a position requires a CDL, you must pass a drug test prior to employment. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate.
• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic.
• Walking on uneven terrain.
• Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding.
• Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds.
• Driving long distances are required as part of daily duties.
• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn.

Overview

The Field Services Technical Coordinator 1 supports Project Teams and Regional Operations by providing expertise in the review and finalization of projects to support the Materials Certification program in the delivery of TDOT's transportation infrastructure. This includes both in-house and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) records oversight. The Field Services Technical Coordinator 1 assists in the collaboration with Project Teams to identify material tracking, sampling, testing, the reporting of requirements/deficiencies and ensuring the sustainability of the Department's Work Program.

The Field Services Technical Coordinator 1 position assists in ensuring Federal and Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures are incorporated into TDOT's transportation infrastructure construction records finalization process. This position assists in the review of TDOT Operations records checks, final review, and project close out finalization. The Field Services Technical Coordinator 1 must effectively articulate construction records oversight concepts through mentoring and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Teams and the efficient delivery of TDOT's Work Program by assisting in the timely and accurate review of the sampling, testing, and reporting for Operations projects. Serve as a TDOT materials specifications & testing requirements subject matter expert (SME) and assist with any project records issues from TDOT Construction, contractor, supplier, or producer perspectives.
• Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables to assist in ensuring project oversight complies with the Code of Federal Regulations, applicable State of Tennessee statutes, and TDOT specifications.
• Assist in determining appropriate corrective actions for any defective materials found during records finalization and closeout process.
• Assist in determining appropriate corrective actions for any defective materials found.
• Assist in the review of the project records for sampling, testing, and analyzing of infrastructure products and their producers' facilities, laboratories, methods, and quality control measures. Assist in determining appropriate corrective actions for any deficient products, methods, or quality control outcomes.
• Remain current on national best practices and assist in providing instruction and mentoring to TDOT employees, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and producers; provide technical assistance and guidance to Regions and other TDOT offices as needed.
• Participate and assist in the development and completion of Field Services deliverables and ensure they are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success.
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively.