Director of Transportation Operations

TxDOT's Wichita Falls District is looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to become Director of Transportation Operations. Do you like being “hands-on” and finding solutions? Do you have what it takes to support a strong safety culture? If you want to build an exciting career, let’s get started! We look forward to hearing from you.   

• Physical work location: Wichita Falls Headquarters
• 1601 Southwest Parkway Wichita Falls, TX 76302   

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)

Oversees the Transportation Operations function for a district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Reporting directly to the District Engineer, manages a group of professional, technical and administrative employees and may oversee district wide construction contract work concerning transportation operations. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Acts as liaison with the Department's Traffic Operations Division concerning traffic and traffic safety projects.
• Investigates and responds to transportation-related complaints.
• Meets with the appropriate supervisors, law enforcement and/or city officials to discuss transportation problems and possible solutions.
• Oversees accident analyses activities for the district, which includes data for design exceptions and special design projects.
• Oversees and performs traffic engineering studies and warranting of traffic signals, signing and speed zones; analyzes operational impact on state highway system of proposed developments; coordinates with others on project development.
• Oversees Traffic Operations, Community Traffic Safety Programs and the preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
• Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects including signs, traffic signals, illumination, turn lanes, speed zones, school zones, pavement markings.
• Responsible for Bicycle Coordination and construction contract work involving transportation operations activities.
• Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation management systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
• Responsible for Railroad Programs, Striping operations, the Radio Shop, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Safety, and Traffic Systems Management. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 7 years transportation engineering in the construction of highways, bridges or structures. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must have 3 years managerial/supervisory experience.

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

Extensive Knowledge Of

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Some Knowledge Of

• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures.

Expert Skill In

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.

Proficient Skill In

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and  groups, both internal and external.
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.

Other Attributes

• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals.
• 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:

• 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/or fingers.
• 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)
• 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.
• 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.

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