E049 Transportation Specialist I or II - Bryan HQ

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:Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on UniformTraffic Control Devices.Inspects railroad crossings to identify devices to be installed or upgraded; reviews draft railroad signal constructionand re-planking plans.Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, trafficmanagement systems or other traffic related items.Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones.Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges andrelated structures in accordance with plans and specifications.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties for Transportation Specialist II:Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects frominitiation to completion.