TRAFFIC/OPERATIONS SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - 10062026-81442

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

Job summary

The State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation in Nashville, TN, seeks a Traffic/Operations Senior Technical Specialist in the Asset Management Division’s Performance & Quality Management Section. You will align safety, performance and program delivery with asset management goals, coordinating with stakeholders to improve traffic operations and data-driven decision making.

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years (or Master’s with 2 years) in a related field; professional licenses may

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related field experience or Master’s degree with 2 years.
• Professional licenses/certifications may be required for some positions.
• Class D driver’s license may be required and maintained.
• Experience in asset management, traffic operations, or related areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit HSIP and safety initiatives, aligning with federal requirements.
• Use cost-benefit analysis to support data-driven decisions in asset plans.
• Develop performance and quality reports and communicate findings to owners.
• Monitor traffic programs, track projects and costs, and report trends and delays.
• Assist in policy development to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align traffic ops with asset goals.
• Provide governance, training, and liaison services across teams.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain data accessibility.

Skills

Effective communication

Engineering principles

Transportation finance

Regulations knowledge

Technical report writing

Contract concepts

Time management

Critical thinking

Instructional ability

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 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 Asset Management Division - Performance/Quality Management - Traffic/Operations Section.

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/Asset-Management-Division-Performance-and-Quality-Management-Section-Traffic-Operations-Senior-T.pdf

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.

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 Traffic/Operations Senior Technical Specialist in TDOT's Performance and Quality Management Section of the Asset Management Division ensures the alignment of safety, operational performance, program development, and delivery with the Asset Management principles. This position works with internal and external stakeholders utilizing performance monitoring and quality assessments to ensure TDOT is efficient and effective with traffic and operations initiatives.

This position serves as the primary liaison between stakeholders, the Specialist ensures alignment between traffic operations, asset management goals, and transportation planning initiatives. The Senior Technical Specialist must effectively articulate technical concepts as part of a matrix organization and through training and mentoring. This position emphasizes data accessibility, effective communication, and responsive customer service to support TDOT's Asset Management Plan and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and audits the processes used to establish the annual Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and other safety initiatives. Ensures the HSIP aligns with the department's goals and objectives and federal requirements. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate safety enhancements into long-term asset management strategies.
• Utilizes cost-benefit analysis to support data-driven decision-making and ensure interventions are incorporated into asset performance plans for long-term sustainability and risk reduction. Monitors the trends of the HSIP and other program initiatives regarding the department's goals to reduce injuries and fatalities on the roadway.
• Oversees the development of comprehensive performance and quality reports, using data to recommend targeted short-term corrective actions and strategic long-term investments. Ensure all data-driven recommendations are communicated to the program owners, aligned with predictive analytics, and used to enhance asset functionality and lifecycle efficiency.
• Monitors and reports on the implementation of the various traffic and safety programs. Track the number of projects let each quarter, award costs compared to engineer estimate, final construction cost, overruns, and delays. Review trends for success and for areas of improvement. Communicate findings promptly to program owners.
• Reviews and assesses the success of implementing traffic and safety initiatives as part of the Project Delivery Network. Assist in developing policies and procedures that incorporate traffic and safety improvements as part of the project development process for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Serves as the liaison between internal and external stakeholders to align traffic and operational improvements with asset management goals. Lead efforts to integrate stakeholder feedback into performance and quality management strategies, ensuring recommendations from audits and evaluations are incorporated into asset management frameworks. Facilitate alignment with broader transportation planning goals, ensuring resource allocation supports operational efficiency and long-term asset resilience.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to align traffic and operations with departmental goals, provide governance policies and systems training, and liaise between asset management teams to address departmental needs. Ensure policies address organizational goals and provide a foundation for continuous asset performance and reliability improvement.
• Delivers exceptional customer service to project stakeholders by sharing relevant data, ensuring accessible and organized data information, practicing effective communication, and maintaining positive public relations. Responds promptly and accurately to inquiries from the public and department personnel.