Transportation Specialist

State of Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual benefit allowance

Health, dental & vision plans

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plans

EAP & wellness program

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks Transportation Specialist I–V at the Edmond location (5201 NE 122nd St, Edmond). Responsibilities span sampling/testing of materials, surveys, traffic studies, bid letting, and real estate tasks related to transportation projects.

Roles require progression through Levels I–V with increasing responsibility; pre-employment checks and possible physical abilities demonstrations may be required. Great benefits beyond the basics accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Level I – Education and Experience requirements are none.
• Level II – One year of transportation related work; or equivalent, substituting two college courses for a year.
• Level III – Three years of transportation related work; or equivalent, substituting 30 semester hours for each year.
• Level IV – Four years of transportation related work; or equivalent, substituting 30 semester hours for each year.
• Level V – Five years of transportation related work; or equivalent, substituting 30 semester hours for up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Performs sampling and testing of materials for highway construction and maintenance; conducts 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 transportation system improvements.
• Manages bid letting: develops proposals, revises, and communicates with contractors and industry.
• Inspects and oversees contractors and utilities to ensure compliance; prepares estimates.
• Performs planning for transportation systems and analyzes future needs.
• Performs real estate duties: appraisal, acquisition, relocation assistance.
• Audits effectiveness of research programs and data reliability.
• Supervises employees in transportation work.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Transportation Specialist

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer, Director of Ops, Assistant Director of Ops, Materials Division Eng, Assistant Materials Division Eng

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

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

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$45,300 - I, $49,900 - II, $54,900 - III, $60,800 - IV, $67,900 - V

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance:

• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans:

• The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans:

• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
• Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
• Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year

Paid Holidays:

• 11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay:

• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Position Title: Transportation Specialist I, II, III, IV, V

Department: Materials/Asphalt Branch

Division: 9

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: 5201 NE 122nd St Bldg 4011, Edmond OK 73013

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.

Level Descriptor

This is the leadership level where incumbents provide direct supervision to lower level staff. This is a supervisory level with responsibility assigned for directing the work and operational activities of a work unit or section involved in various functions or operations related to transportation.

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.

Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.

Level IV - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.

Level V - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of five years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for up to four years of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.

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; of the English language in order to follow written and oral instructions; of construction methods; of survey procedures; of plans and specifications; of the basic principles of transportation planning or research; of the specialized area to which the incumbent will be assigned. Ability is required to measure distance; to collect data; to operate computer equipment; to operate transportation-related equipment; to check and adjust survey equipment for accuracy; to read and interpret plans and specifications; to measure and calculate areas and volumes of work completed; to perform tests on materials using basic laboratory testing equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures; to exercise judgment in analyzing situations and determining sound courses of action; to organize and conduct activities; to provide training and guidance; to make independent decision; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to perform business calculations and negotiate resolutions with others; to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; to perform specialized tasks; and to supervise staff.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license in order to perform necessary travel. ## Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position. ## Some agencies may require applicants to take and pass a Physical Abilities Demonstration prior to appointment or entry into this job family. ## Based upon the specific work performed, some positions may require registration or certification in a designated profession or occupation.Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Perform asphalt laboratory tests for asphalt mix design acceptance and quality assurance, including Hamburg Wheel Tracking Test, IDEAL-CT Cracking Test, TSR Test, Gradation, Asphalt Binder Content by Ignition, etc. report results to lab supervisors and mix designers.

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 active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.