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Transportation Specialist I or II- Brownwood Operations - (2303969)
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TxDOT's Brownwood District is searching for a Transportation Specialist I or II to join our Operations department in Brownwood, TX!
This position will perform assortment of tasks related to traffic operations, traffic systems and transportation programs.
This work also requires proficiency with computer software and applications such as excel and powerpoint as well as; professional communication and timely responses via phone or email to members of the public, coworkers, safety professionals, mid to high level management and local government stakeholders.
A job simulation will be conducted as part of the interview process to determine comptency with computer applications such as excel and powerpoint.
This is an key role in our department with great opportunity for advancement within the organization! TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenge, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance.
If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! Salary/ Plan Grade: Transportation Specialist I: B19 $45,244 - $72,408 /yearly Transportation Specialist II: B20 $48,158 - $77,477 /yearly 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.
Minimum Salary: 45,244.
00 Maximum Salary: 77,477.
00 Pay Basis: Yearly Work Locations: Brownwood District Headquarter 2495 HWY 183 N Brownwood 76802 Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday- Friday 8am -5pm Location Flexibility: Onsite Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance.
In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include: Low Turnover Retirement Pension Alternative Work Schedules Paid Leave/Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees On the Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement 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) Position Description Transportation Specialist I and II: 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 administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and/or traffic data collection devices Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities 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 Investigates new methods of automated traffic data collection Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned Transportation Specialist II in addition to the above duties: Researches and analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other written material Serves as a liaison with city, county and other governmental and private entities concerning traffic issues and works to establish viable solutions.
Serves as technical member on transportation-related projects.
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: Transportation Specialist I: 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience Transportation Specialist II: 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license.
This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies: Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory Traffic management systems operations The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes Quality assurance and control processes and procedures Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies Transportation communication technology Maintaining effective working relationships with others Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines Analyzing and organizing business and technical data Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems 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: Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment 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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Level: Non-Management Job Posting: Nov 28, 2023, 12:57:47 PM Unposting Date: Dec 13, 2023, 11:59:00 PM State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist II/III State Job Code/s: 2128/2129 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 Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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
This work also requires proficiency with computer software and applications such as excel and powerpoint as well as; professional communication and timely responses via phone or email to members of the public, coworkers, safety professionals, mid to high level management and local government stakeholders.
A job simulation will be conducted as part of the interview process to determine comptency with computer applications such as excel and powerpoint.
This is an key role in our department with great opportunity for advancement within the organization! TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenge, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance.
If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! Salary/ Plan Grade: Transportation Specialist I: B19 $45,244 - $72,408 /yearly Transportation Specialist II: B20 $48,158 - $77,477 /yearly 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.
Minimum Salary: 45,244.
00 Maximum Salary: 77,477.
00 Pay Basis: Yearly Work Locations: Brownwood District Headquarter 2495 HWY 183 N Brownwood 76802 Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday- Friday 8am -5pm Location Flexibility: Onsite Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance.
In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include: Low Turnover Retirement Pension Alternative Work Schedules Paid Leave/Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees On the Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement 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) Position Description Transportation Specialist I and II: 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 administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and/or traffic data collection devices Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities 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 Investigates new methods of automated traffic data collection Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned Transportation Specialist II in addition to the above duties: Researches and analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other written material Serves as a liaison with city, county and other governmental and private entities concerning traffic issues and works to establish viable solutions.
Serves as technical member on transportation-related projects.
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: Transportation Specialist I: 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience Transportation Specialist II: 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license.
This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies: Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory Traffic management systems operations The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes Quality assurance and control processes and procedures Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies Transportation communication technology Maintaining effective working relationships with others Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines Analyzing and organizing business and technical data Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems 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: Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment 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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Level: Non-Management Job Posting: Nov 28, 2023, 12:57:47 PM Unposting Date: Dec 13, 2023, 11:59:00 PM State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist II/III State Job Code/s: 2128/2129 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 Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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
• Phone : NA
• Location : 2495 Hwy 183 N, Brownwood, TX
• Post ID: 9006374256
