Plan Reviewer III or IV- Engineering Services (Austin District)

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Are you passionate about public infrastructure and ensuring projects meet high standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance? TxDOT Engineering Services, located in Austin, TX is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Plan Reviewer III or IV to support our mission of delivering safe, reliable, and innovative transportation solutions. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that’s building the future—one project at a time.

This position is for ONE Plan Reviewer III or IV. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of the position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs

Salary/Grade:

Plan Reviewer III: B20: ($51,158.00 - $81,351.00/yearly) 

Plan Reviewer IV: B21: ($54,278.00 - $87,046.00/yearly)

This position performs departmental transportation planning-related activities by conducting and coordinating general design review; drafting or performing computer entry work in support of plans, specifications and estimates; coordinating final district/division level review of plans, specifications and estimates (PS & E) and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness; and ensuring compliance with state and federal design guidelines. Provides support to the residencies during their plan preparation process. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. May train others. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Responsibilities for a Plan Review III and IV:

• Performs and coordinates the detail design and quantity checking of plans, specifications and estimates.
• Serves as liaison between district and divisions after submission of plans and related documents to divisions and answers questions and helps resolve design problems.
• Answers inquiries on final PS&E policies and procedures.
• Assists engineers in the review of PS&E submissions to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Assists in PS&E processing for letting, including reproductions and distributions.
• Attends plan review conferences for future projects.
• Prepares special specifications, special provisions, and supporting documents.
• Prepares escrow documents, overrun and other technical correspondence to ensure project letting.
• Processes PS&E revisions submitted by districts and divisions.
• Responsible for PS&E review for a district.
• Reviews and prepares special specifications, special provisions and supporting documents.
• Submits plans, specifications, estimates and supporting documents to divisions after completing final review.
• Uses computer applications to enter, revise, store and maintain PS&E support documents and files.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional Responsibilities for a Plan Reviewer IV:

• Trains Others.

• Ensures plans are completed, reviewed and processed on time to meet the scheduled letting.
• Provides assistance during review and processing of the plans, specifications and estimates submissions.
• Coordinates PS&E review with other divisions and governmental agencies. 
• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Plan Reviewer III:   4 YEARS design, drafting, engineering support, plan preparation or review, or related experience

Plan Reviewer IV:   5 YEARS design, drafting, engineering support, plan preparation or review, or related experience  

(Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.)

Licenses And Certifications:

• Safety Impact Certificate         

Competencies for Competencies for a Plan Reviewer III or IV:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Plan review methods, processes and procedures
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Design Review

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Additional Competencies for a Plan Reviewer IV:

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers

Conditions Of Employment:

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• 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.