Transportation Specialist I - Uvalde
Transportation Specialist I - Uvalde - (2600379) Position Information TxDOT’s San Antonio District is hiring a Transportation Specialist I for our Uvalde Maintenance Office—an opportunity to help lead a maintenance section dedicated to keeping roads, structures, and rights-of-way safe, reliable, and ready for the traveling public. In this role, you’ll support contract management, assist with planning and scheduling maintenance activities, coordinate emergency response efforts, and work closely with local officials and community stakeholders. If you’re a proactive problem-solver with a passion for roadway safety and public service, this role offers meaningful impact and a path for growth. TxDOT provides competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong work-life balance—apply today! Minimum Salary: 48,244.00 Maximum Salary: 76,028.00 Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Locations: Uvalde Sub Area/Maint Office 2322 W US HWY 90 Uvalde 78801 Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday - Thursday; 7 AM - 5 PM Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: Onsite Benefits and Perks 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) Position Description 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 in prioritizing and scheduling projects. Assists with administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements. Assists with administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and traffic data collection devices. Assists with coordinating and monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan. Assists with project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway. Coordinates maintenance material purchasing. Develops and monitors budgets. Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Inspects and appraises bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual. Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and plan development. Plans, coordinates and schedules bridge inspection and Bridge Inspection Program activities. Prepares and makes transportation-related presentations at various conferences and meetings. 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 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. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an "N" endorsement from date of application. Competencies: Applicable analysis methodologies Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements Construction engineering policies and procedures Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations Pavement design and management processes and procedures Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Incident management procedures Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to noise Subject to vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Standing-prolonged periods of time Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another 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 fingers Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures 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. Job: Engineering/Engr Support Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Level: Non-Management Job Posting: Feb 6, 2026, 1:33:23 PM Unposting Date: Feb 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist II State Job Code/s: 2128 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 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 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