E049 Transportation Specialist I/II/III (TDandP)

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 IAssists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.Assists with project design Involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.Coordinates with staff and/or area engineers regarding construction operations as they relate to contract administration. programming, planning, design right-of-way and maintenance operationsDevelops and monitors budgetsDevelops site layouts utilizing engineering workstations and softwareEvaluates and analyzes design issuesInspects and appraises bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepare reports and recommends solutions to problems.Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultantsReviews and revises Plans, Specifications Estimates and project designs for traffic control devices, signals, signs, markings, detours, traffic control plans, roadway illumination, traffic management systems or Intelligent Transportation SystemsPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned.Transportation Specialist II (in addition to above)Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completionTransportation Specialist III (in addition to above)Assists in overseeing design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractorsAssists in overseeing projects assignments and determining work and requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underwayEvaluates and analyzes complex design issuesPlans, coordinates and schedules bridge inspection and Bridge Inspection Program activities Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants