Join the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District Maintenance Office and play a key role in the district maintenance operations. This position will be the primary technical/engineering resource lead and subject matter expert for seal coats and will oversee the District Seal Coat Program, including both contracted and in-house operations. This position will require you to make frequent visits to job sites and maintenance offices for training, planning, and inspections. This position requires someone who is not afraid to take charge of operations and command attention while also mentoring and teaching field and design staff from multiple offices.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Seal Coat Specialist IV:

Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution.Oversees statewide oversight activities for construction projects; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of Site Manager activities. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Seal Coat Specialist V:

Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. OR Oversees statewide oversight activities for construction projects; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of Site Manager activities. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Seal Coat Specialist IV and V:

• Performsengineering-relatedplanning,design,datacollection,inspections,assessments,analysis,andreview activities for plan development.
• Trainsandmakestraining-relatedrecommendationstostaffonnewoperations
• Analyzes proceduresto identify deficienciesand recommendsimprovements to management.
• Attendspre-constructionmeetingsandanswersquestionsfromcontractorsandotherattendees.
• Ensuresadequatelevelsofequipmentandmaterialsareassignedtoprojects;ensuresmaterialtestsareperformedand materials meet required standards.
• Mayassistinplanningandcoordinatingofficeoperations.

• Mayserveasa leadworkerorproject leader.

• Documentsworkprogressandissuesarisingthroughoutscopeofproject.

• Mentorsanddevelopstechnicalemployeesintestandinspectionproceduresandmaterial specifications.

• Performs other jobresponsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Seal Coat Specialist IV:

Education High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience 3 years of experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

Extensive knowledge of:

• Applicableplans,specificationsandestimatespreparation,review,processingandcompliancerequirements
• Applicableinspectionmethods,proceduresand techniques
• Applicabletestingmethods,processesand procedures
• Basictrafficmanagementandcontrolprocedures

Considerable knowledge of:

• Persuasionandnegotiationofcriticalissues
• Overseeingandcoordinatingprojectsandprogramactivities

Proficient skill in:

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

• Coordinatinglabor,materials,andequipment

• Instructing others

• Maintainingasafeandeffectiveworkingrelationshipwithothers

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subjecttoenvironmentalconditions;protectionfromweatherbutnottemperature changes

• Subjecttoinsideandoutsideenvironmentalconditions

• Subjecttohazards - movingvehicles/mechanicalparts,highplaces/heat,orchemicals

• Requiredtowearprotectivegear - respirator,hardhat,orotherdevices

• Lightwork: Liftup to20 lbs.at atimeand frequentlylift orcarry objectsup to10 lbs.

• Standing - prolongedperiodsoftime

• Talking - expressingorexchangingideasbyspokenwords

• CloseVisualAcuity - workincludesdata/figures;viewacomputerscreen;extensivereading

• VisualAcuity - determineworkquality/makegeneralobservationsoffacilities/structures

Seal Coat Specialist V:

Education High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience 4 years of experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

Includes all competencies listed for Seal Coat Specialist IV as well as:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Leading,assigning,reviewing,andmonitoringtheworkofothers

• Traininginaclassroom,office,orfield environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subjecttoenvironmentalconditions;protectionfromweatherbutnottemperature changes
• Subjecttoinsideandoutsideenvironmentalconditions

• Subjecttohazards - movingvehicles/mechanicalparts,highplaces/heat,orchemicals

• Requiredtowearprotectivegear - respirator,hardhat,orotherdevices

• Lightwork: Liftup to20 lbs.at atimeand frequentlylift orcarry objectsup to10 lbs.

• Standing - prolongedperiodsoftime

• Talking - expressingorexchangingideasbyspokenwords

• CloseVisualAcuity - workincludesdata/figures;viewacomputerscreen;extensivereading

• VisualAcuity - determineworkquality/makegeneralobservationsoffacilities/structures

Conditions of Employment

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information