TxDOT's Houston District is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join us in the delivery of essential projects in the Southeast Harris-Metro region. Depending on skill level, this employee will perform or learn to perform all facets of bridge repair design, roadway design, and plan assembly. Duties include working in a CAD environment (Microstation) using roadway design software and requires some field work to collect data in support of the design process. This position will be located in our Southeast Harris Area Office and will help support repairs to our existing infrastructure and new upcoming construction projects. Typical design projects include bridge repairs, roadway repairs, and roadway construction. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenge, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance.

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)

Transportation Specialist I

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:

• Assistsinprioritizingandschedulingprojects.
• Assistswithprojectassignmentsanddeterminingworkrequirementstocompleteprojectplansandcoordinatesscheduling toaccommodate projects already underway.
• Assistswithprojectdesigninvolvingdesigncalculationsandsketchesofplans,layoutsandtypical sections.
• Conductsimmediateinspectionofdamagedbridges,determinesnecessityoftemporaryorpermanentrepairsandnotifies maintenance personnel; makes recommendations for the closing of bridges.
• Coordinatescompilationofcompleteplanpackagesforsubmissiontotheresponsibleengineerorarchitectforreviewand signature.
• CoordinatesdesignworkamongTxDOTentities,consultantsandcontractors.
• Coordinateswithroadwaydesignonschematicsandreviewsin-houseandconsultanttrafficcontrolplansortraffic projects.
• Developssitelayoutsutilizingengineeringworkstationsand software.
• Ensurescompliancewithspecificationsfordevices;safetylaws,rules,andregulations;andtheTexasManualonUniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Preparesbridgeinspectionfollow-upworksheetformaintenanceandgivesinstructionforrecommendedactions;monitors follow-up actions taken by maintenance.
• Reviews and revises Plans, Specifications & Estimates and project designs for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings,detours,trafficcontrolplans,roadwayillumination,trafficmanagementsystemsorIntelligentTransportationSystems (ITS).

Minimum Qualifications:

Education 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 2 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:

• Considerable knowledge of:

  • Applicableplans,specificationsandestimatespreparation,review,processingandcompliance requirements

  • Constructionengineeringpoliciesand procedures

  • Pavementdesignandmanagementprocessesand procedures

  • Designandplanpreparationmethodsand requirements

  • TheTexasManualonUniformTrafficControl Devices

  • Roadwaymaintenanceconcepts,methodsandprocedures

• Some knowledge of

  • Preventivemaintenancemethodsandprocedures

• Proficient skill in:

  • Applyingengineeringprinciples,practices,andmethodsinjob responsibilities

  • Readingandinterpretingapplicableplans,schematics,blueprintsand maps

  • Usingcomputers,applicableprograms,applications,andsystems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subjecttoenvironmentalconditions;protectionfromweatherbutnottemperature changes

• Subjecttoinsideandoutsideenvironmentalconditions

• Sedentarywork:Liftupto10lbs.atatimeandoccasionallycarryfiles/smalltools

• RepetitiveMotion - substantialmovementsofthewrists,hands,and/orfingers

• CloseVisualAcuity - workincludesdata/figures;viewacomputerscreen;extensivereading

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.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
  

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