Roadway Designer

Transportation Specialist I:

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.

Transportation Specialist II:

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving (multiple) design and/or 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 I:

• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.

• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.

• Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.

• Coordinates with roadway design on schematics and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans or traffic projects.

• Evaluates and analyzes design issues.
• Inspects railroad crossings to identify devices to be installed or upgraded; reviews draft railroad signal construction and re-planking plans.
• Inspects roadways and evaluates road conditions.
• Prepares drawings and sketches to be included in bridge inspection reports.
• Reviews 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 Systems (ITS)
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist II:

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Specialist I as well as:

• Monitors the design and execution of state-funded rehabilitation and preventive maintenance projects

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Specialist I:

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: 2 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Transportation Specialist I and II

• Working knowledge of design and highway construction

• Roadway design and design software knowledge is great but not required

• Must know how to interpret and read plans

Competencies:

Transportation Specialist I:

• Considerable knowledge of:

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

  • Design and plan preparation methods and requirements

  • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

• Proficient skill in:

  • Maintaining effective working relationships with others

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

  • Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
  • 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

Transportation Specialist II:

Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Specialist I as well as:

• Considerable knowledge of:

  • Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Other Attributes:
  • 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:

Transportation Specialist I and II:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication

• 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)

• 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.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 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.