Transportation Specialist I or II - Traffic Operations

Would you like to have the opportunity to improve our effectiveness of our highway transportation system? Does improving the safety of our highway and making a positive impact on the traveling public in our community sound appealing to you? Are you interested in learning the traffic operations and highway safety improvements?

TxDOT’s Laredo District is looking for a Traffic Systems Specialist based in Laredo, TX. We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Salary Range for each position level
Transportation Specialist I B19, $48,244 - $76,028
Transportation Specialist II B20, $51,158 - $81,351

****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Would you like to have the opportunity to improve our effectiveness of our highway transportation system? Does improving the safety of our highway and making a positive impact on the traveling public in our community sound appealing to you? Are you interested in learning the traffic operations and highway safety improvements?

TxDOT’s Laredo District is looking for a Traffic Systems Specialist based in Laredo, TX. We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Salary Range for each position level
Transportation Specialist I B19, $48,244 - $76,028
Transportation Specialist II B20, $51,158 - $81,351

****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Laredo District Headquarters (22DISTHQ)
1817 BOB BULLOCK LOOP
Laredo, 78043

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)

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 I

• Assists with administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and/or traffic data collection Devices.
• Assists with coordinating and/or monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Coordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices.
• Monitors operations of the ITS for an area-wide transportation system.
• Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.
• Serves as a liaison with city, county and other governmental and private entities concerning traffic issues and works to establish viable solutions.
• Traffic Systems Specialist II
  Same as responsibilities above plus:

• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.
  

Transportation Specialist II:

Same as responsibilities above plus:

• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.
  

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 I

• Assists with administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and/or traffic data collection Devices.
• Assists with coordinating and/or monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Coordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices.
• Monitors operations of the ITS for an area-wide transportation system.
• Prepares and distributes strip maps for speed zones.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.
• Serves as a liaison with city, county and other governmental and private entities concerning traffic issues and works to establish viable solutions.
• Traffic Systems Specialist II
  Same as responsibilities above plus:

• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.
  

Transportation Specialist II:

Same as responsibilities above plus:

• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Transportation Specialist I:

Experience: 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Specialist II:

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 US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Transportation Specialist I:

• Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Traffic management systems operations.
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Intelligent transportation and traffic management systems
• Traffic flow principles and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Interactive graphic and design information systems
• Highway construction and maintenance
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• Transportation communication technology

Transportation Specialist II:

Same as above plus:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Incident management procedures
• Interactive graphic and design information systems
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Transportation Specialist I:

Experience: 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Specialist II:

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 US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Transportation Specialist I:

• Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Traffic management systems operations.
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Intelligent transportation and traffic management systems
• Traffic flow principles and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Interactive graphic and design information systems
• Highway construction and maintenance
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• Transportation communication technology

Transportation Specialist II:

Same as above plus:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Incident management procedures
• Interactive graphic and design information systems
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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 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

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

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