Transportation Specialist I/II/III (TD&P)

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, 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 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties: Transportation Specialist I Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects. Assists with project design Involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections. Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors. Coordinates with staff and/or area engineers regarding construction operations as they relate to contract administration. programming, planning, design right-of-way and maintenance operations Develops and monitors budgets Develops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and software Evaluates and analyzes design issues Inspects and appraises bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepare reports and recommends solutions to problems. Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants Reviews and revises Plans, Specifications & Estimates and project designs for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, roadway illumination, traffic management systems or Intelligent Transportation Systems Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Transportation Specialist II (in addition to above) Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion Transportation Specialist III (in addition to above) Assists in overseeing design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors Assists in overseeing projects assignments and determining work and requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway Evaluates and analyzes complex design issues Plans, coordinates and schedules bridge inspection and Bridge Inspection Program activities Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants Minimum Qualifications: Education Transportation Specialist I/II/III : Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience Transportation Specialist I : 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Experience Transportation Specialist II :4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Experience Transportation Specialist III :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 Competencies: Transportation Specialist I Applicable plans. specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements Design and plan preparation methods and requirements Applicable industry safety standards guidelines, and specification codes Quality assurance and control processes and procedures Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities. Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specific…

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