Transportation Specialist II or III

This position provides technical to advanced technical expertise in roadway schematic development and project development activities supporting transportation improvement projects throughout the Houston District. The selected candidate will develop in-house roadway schematics, including geometric layouts, alternative evaluations, project exhibits, and other schematic-level deliverables using OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and related software. The position coordinates with Environmental, Design, Traffic, Right of Way, Utilities, and Project Management personnel to address project requirements and constraints while supporting project development from planning through schematic completion and advancement toward PS&E. This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional seeking a hands-on role focused on roadway schematic design and project development.

This position provides technical to advanced technical expertise in roadway schematic development and project development activities supporting transportation improvement projects throughout the Houston District. The selected candidate will develop in-house roadway schematics, including geometric layouts, alternative evaluations, project exhibits, and other schematic-level deliverables using OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and related software. The position coordinates with Environmental, Design, Traffic, Right of Way, Utilities, and Project Management personnel to address project requirements and constraints while supporting project development from planning through schematic completion and advancement toward PS&E. This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional seeking a hands-on role focused on roadway schematic design and project development.

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)

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)

Transportation Specialist II

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and 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.

Transportation Specialist III

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:

Transportation Specialist II:

• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections
• Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors
• Develops and monitors budgets.
• Evaluates and analyzes design issues
• Prepares and makes transportation-related presentations at various conferences and meetings.
• Represents the Department at various meetings
• Researches and analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other written material
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems
• Serves as technical member on transportation-related project
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist III:

All essential duties listed above, as well as:

• 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.
• Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Meets with the public to discuss complaints and coordinates proposals with other governmental officials
  

Transportation Specialist II

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and 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.

Transportation Specialist III

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:

Transportation Specialist II:

• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections
• Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors
• Develops and monitors budgets.
• Evaluates and analyzes design issues
• Prepares and makes transportation-related presentations at various conferences and meetings.
• Represents the Department at various meetings
• Researches and analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other written material
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems
• Serves as technical member on transportation-related project
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist III:

All essential duties listed above, as well as:

• 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.
• Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Meets with the public to discuss complaints and coordinates proposals with other governmental officials
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Specialist II

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: 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.

Transportation Specialist III

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Transportation Specialist II and III

• Extensive experience developing roadway schematics using OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Experience participating in public meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• 3+ years of schematic development experience using OpenRoads D