The Waco District Transportation Operations Section is seeking a motivated professional to support traffic safety improvement initiatives through data analysis, program coordination, and project development activities. Coordinating with other professionals for transportation programs involving funding allocations, project development, and traffic system safety enhancement. Work will require contact with government officials, engineering consultants, contractors, and private entities. Employees at this level are expected to establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.
TxDOT offers outstanding employee benefits and is recognized for maintaining one of the strongest safety cultures in the heavy civil transportation industry. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a positive impact on transportation safety, we encourage you to apply today.

Salary
Transportation Specialist I (B19)
$48,244 – $76,028 annually
Transportation Specialist II (B20)
$51,158 – $81,351 annually

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the appropriate position level based on the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, business needs, and all other relevant factors.

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)

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 with coordinating and/or monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the
  District Highway Safety Plan.
• Assists with traffic management programs/projects involving technical employees engaged in developing, installing,
  testing, programming and repairing electrical/electronic devices/systems.
• Coordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects
  including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
• Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform
  Traffic Control Devices.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist II: (in addition to the above)

• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Develops and monitors budgets
• Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices.

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

Transportation Specialist I:

Experience 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Specialist II:

Experience 4 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:

• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
• Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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