Transportation Specialist III, IV, or V: District Maintenance (Austin District)

Join Our Team As A Transportation Specialist – Help Keep Texas Moving

TxDOT Austin District is seeking a dedicated Transportation Specialist III, IV or V for our Maintenance Operations Office located at our Austin District Headquarters.  In this vital role, you'll coordinate activities, support maintenance crews, and contribute to the safety and reliability of our transportation network. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a meaningful impact in the great state of Texas, apply today.

This position is for ONE Transportation Specialist III, IV or V.  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. 

Salary Plan/Grade:

• Transportation Specialist III:   B21 ($54,278.00 - $81,351.00/yearly) 
• Transportation Specialist IV:   B22 ($57,614.00 - $93,138.00/yearly)

Transportation Specialist V:    B24 ($65,104.00 - $106,634.00/yearly) 

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)

This position provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and advanced 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 oversight, 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Responsibilities for a Transportation Specialist III, IV & V: 

• Assists in overseeing and administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and traffic data collection devices. 
• Assists in overseeing and monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.  
• Assists in overseeing design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors. 
• Assists in overseeing project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway. 
• Assists in overseeing project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.  
• Assists in overseeing traffic management programs/projects involving technical employees engaged in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing electrical/electronic devices/systems. 
• Assists in planning, developing, administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements. 
• Conducts immediate inspection of damaged bridges, determines necessity of temporary or permanent repairs and notifies maintenance personnel; makes recommendations for the closing of bridges. 
• Coordinates engineering field staff activities and provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems. 
• Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements. 
• Implements the Vegetation/Herbicide Program. 
• Prepares and monitors contracts for inspections done by consultants. 
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle. 
• Analyzes construction, maintenance and building contract specifications conflicts and ambiguities. 
• Assists in overseeing complex design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors. 
• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects. 

Additional Responsibilities For A Transportation Specialist Iv And V:

• Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. 
• Implements proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment.  
• Inspects current projects for proper use of personnel, equipment and materials, traffic control and quality of work completed.  
• Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions. 
• Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices. 
• Monitors the design and execution of state-funded rehabilitation and preventive maintenance projects. 
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems. 
• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications. 
• Travels to districts and maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs

Additional Responsibilities For A Transportation Specialist V:

• Coordinates data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and plan development.  
• Develops and oversees a maintenance quality control evaluation program for all district roadways. 
• Oversees engineering field staff activities and provides advanced technical assistance in resolving construction problems. 
• Oversees project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections. 
• Oversees the development of short- and long-range maintenance plans and monitors operations to ensure compliance with plans. 
• Plans, develops, administers and monitors maintenance contracts and service agreements.  
• Prioritizes and schedules projects.  
• Provides dispute resolution services.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration. 
• Coordinates and performs interim and final inspections to identify deficiencies. 
• Coordinates maintenance material purchasing. 

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:5 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:

Competencies For A Transportation Specialist Iii, Iv Or V:

• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development 
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies 
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures 
• Contract development and management policies and procedures 
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes  
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures 
• Using computers, 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 

Additional Competencies For A Transportation Specialist Iv Or V:

• Applicable Analysis Methodologies

• Construction engineering policies and procedures 
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures 
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures 
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques  
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance 

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes  
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection  
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions  
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour  

• Subject To Noise

• Subject To Vibration

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals  
• Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids  
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device  
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs 
• 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.
• 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