Transportation Specialist III or IV

Taleo; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid at 100% for full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Wichita Falls District is seeking Transportation Specialist III or IV to lead design efforts on roadway construction projects. You will oversee design work, coordinate plan packages, and work with consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with standards.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant transportation design and operations experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.
• Develop site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.
• Oversee permit operations.
• Perform data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.

Skills

Transportation design

Contract development

Project coordination

Traffic operations

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Specialist III or IV (2602476)

Job Description

Transportation Specialist III or IV - ( 2602476 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Wichita Falls District is looking for a Transportation Specialist III or IV in our Design Department. If you enjoy solving problems and want to take your roadway design and construction skills to the next level, come join our team. You will get to work on a wide range of roadway construction projects with the goal to improve our transportation system!

Minimum Salary

60,000.00

Maximum Salary

90,000.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Wichita Falls District Hdq 1601 SOUTHWEST PARKWAY Wichita Falls 76302

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : M-F | 40 Hours per Week | OT as needed Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
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Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or advanced building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Assists in overseeing design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.

Assists in overseeing project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.

Evaluates and analyzes complex design issues.

Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.

Coordinates with roadway design on schematics and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans or traffic projects.

Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements.

Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.

Oversees permit operations.

Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.

Researches and analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other written material.

Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.

Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.

Transportation Specialist IV

Assists in overseeing complex design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.

Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design issues.

Assists in overseeing project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.

Assists in overseeing project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.

Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.

Coordinates with roadway design on schematics and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans or traffic projects.

Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements.

Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software.

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Oversees permit operations.

Researches and analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other written material.

Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Experience: 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies for Transportation Specialist III

Considerable knowledge of

Contract development and oversight.

Contract development and management policies and procedures

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.

Construction engineering policies and procedures.

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.

Highway construction and maintenance.

Maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.

Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures.

Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.

Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.

Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees.

Persuasion, negotiation, and communication of critical issues.

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Ability to

Other attributes:

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Competencies for Transportation Specialist IV

Extensive knowledge of:

Construction engineering policies and procedures.

Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.

Highway construction and maintenance.

Considerable knowledge of:

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.

Contract development and oversight.

Contract development and management policies and procedures.

Maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.

Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures.

Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.

Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines.

Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees.

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.

Persuasion, negotiation, and communication of critical issues.

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Ability to:

Other Attributes:

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.

Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.

Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication.

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

Must pass a drug test prior to employment forsafetyimpactpositions.This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist IV, V State Job Code/s : 2130, 2131

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/ CompensationSystem/ JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.