MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - 11102026-82425

Tennessee Department of Transportation; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Mobility and Accessible Transportation Division is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist to support transportation mobility and accessibility across the state. You will administer transportation demand management programs, manage grants, and coordinate with internal TDOT teams and external partners to achieve program goals.

You will work under a Team Lead to conduct planning, grant development, contract administration, and performance reporting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.
• OR
• Master's degree and 2 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Administer key transportation programs, such as WayfinderTN, Swipe & Ride, CMAQ TDM projects, Carbon Reduction Program TDM Projects, and other state funded TDM projects and grant programs.
• Lead calls for projects, score grant applications, and coordinate awards with internal teams. Establish budgets and monitor the performance of subrecipients or agencies.
• Draft summaries for performance dashboards and reports to TDOT leadership or legislators.
• Lead the development, processing, and monitoring of federal and state funding obligations by funding type for transportation funding projects and programs.
• Review, process, and ensure compliance of transportation grant applications from local government agencies or other qualified applicants for projects and programs that qualify for federal and state funding through the transportation demand management program.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance on transit coordination procedures. Perform quality reviews of grant agreements, funding documentation, and coordination plans.
• Contribute to developing and revising statewide TDM policies, standards, and training materials.
• Support the training, mentoring, and quality assurance of work performed by team members.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers by exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively.

Skills

Engineering principles

Transportation finance

Regulatory compliance

Technical report writing

Contract principles

Time management

Critical thinking

Verbal and written instructions

Team collaboration

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job ID

82425

Location

Davidson County

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Preferred

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 11/30/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,703.00 - $7,399.00 Salary (Annually) $68,436.00 - $88,788.00 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 Passenger Transportation, Rail and Freight Division - Public Transportation - Mobility and Accessible Transportation Section.

This position has a starting salary of $6,267 monthly/$75,204 annually.

This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/Passenger_Transportation_Rail_and_Freight_Division_Public_Transportation_Section_Mobility.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.

OR

Master's degree and 2 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.

Necessary Special Qualifications For Senior Technical Specialist

Some positions in these classifications may have additional requirements such as:

• Professional licenses and/or certifications
• Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid for use in operating vehicles in the State of Tennessee

Any necessary special qualifications will be denoted in the position description.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

The required KSACs for TDOT Senior Technical Specialist include:

• Skilled in communicating effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
• Skilled in the application of engineering principles
• Skilled in the application of transportation finance principles
• Skilled in the application of state and federal regulations to transportation projects
• Skilled in technical report writing
• Skilled in the development of contract principles and applications
• Skilled in the ability to maintain effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external in a professional and courteous manner
• Skilled in the ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed
• Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed
• Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
• Ability to follow, provide, and support verbal and written instructions
• Ability to conduct work with precision and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work in project teams
• Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback for use in improving the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the existing process

Conditions of 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 as required to perform daily duties
• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn
• Sitting for extended periods while driving or working on computers
• Standing for extended periods while working outdoors or in a laboratory setting

Overview

The Mobility and Accessible Transportation Senior Technical Specialist will support efforts to enhance transportation mobility and accessibility across Tennessee. This role will assist in delivering safe and equitable transportation services statewide by administering transportation demand management (TDM) programs and projects.

The Mobility and Accessible Transportation Senior Technical Specialist works directly under a Team Lead to complete transportation program management, transportation coordination and strategic planning, and contract administration.

The Senior Technical Specialist will engage with public and private agencies, planning organizations, and internal TDOT teams to ensure transportation demand management program goals are met. This position will involve participating in the transportation planning processes, developing grant applications and training documents, administering quality control processes, and collecting and analyzing transportation-related data. The Mobility and Accessible Transportation Senior Technical Specialist will independently administer the State's Swipe and Ride employee benefit program and implement statewide transportation demand management policy projects.

This position ensures that TDOT's policies, procedures, systems, and technical guidance related to public transit mobility are accurate, current, and compliant with state and federal requirements. The Senior Technical Specialist will be expected to work both independently and, in a team, setting, performing expert skill-level technical duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer key transportation programs, such as WayfinderTN, Swipe & Ride, Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ) TDM projects, Carbon Reduction Program TDM Projects, and other state funded TDM projects and grant programs.
• Lead calls for projects, score grant applications, and coordinate awards with internal teams. Establish budgets and monitor the performance of subrecipients or agencies. Draft summaries for performance dashboards and reports to TDOT leadership or legislators.
• Lead the development, processing, and monitoring of federal and state funding obligations by funding type for transportation funding projects and programs.
• Review, process, and ensure compliance of transportation grant applications from local government agencies or other qualified applicants for projects and programs that qualify for federal and state funding through the transportation demand management program.
• Conduct and guide full compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments of agencies and subrecipients. Develop and refine tools and processes to ensure federal and state regulations adherence. Oversee procurement, asset management, and project documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance on transit coordination procedures. Perform quality reviews of grant agreements, funding documentation, and coordination plans. Contribute to developing and revising statewide TDM policies, standards, and training materials. Support the training, mentoring, and quality assurance of work performed by team members.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers by exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively. Coordinate with internal TDOT disciplines and external stakeholders to relay transit requirements and updates. Assist with scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes, and updating team logs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address moderately complex challenges. Communicate with Regions, local agencies, consultants, contractors, and legislators to offer guidance and help resolve grants, projects, and program issues.
• Collect and analyze performance metrics to inform funding decisions and program effectiveness. Prepare quarterly and annual reporting and internal dashboards. Support policy development through trend analysis and national best practice research.
• Perform consultant and subrecipient prequalification, selection, invoice processing, and performance assessments. Coordinate and facilitate agreements with