Director of Transportation Ops - Bryan District

Position Information

TxDOT's Bryan District is seeking a Director of Transportation Operations.

This challenging and rewarding role oversees daily traffic operations and requires ongoing, effective collaboration with key external and internal stakeholders. The selected candidate will provide strategic direction to district staff across relevant program areas. Responsibilities include managing engineering, construction, and operations for traffic signals, ITS assets and the district's traffic safety program.

Salary Grade/Range:

Director of Transportation Operations (B31): $123,252- $208,449/yearly

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

Oversees the Transportation Operations function for a district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Reporting directly to the District Engineer, manages a group of professional, technical and administrative employees and may oversee district wide construction contract work concerning transportation operations. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Acts as liaison with the Department's Traffic Operations Division concerning traffic and traffic safety projects.
• Coordinates with district design and area offices to develop solutions to transportation problems and determines the need
  for, and oversees development of incident management plans.
• Coordinates with district design on schematics, assists with capacity and level of service studies, and reviews traffic
  control plans, traffic projects and developer site plans.
• Meets with the appropriate supervisors, law enforcement and/or city officials to discuss transportation problems and
  possible solutions.
• Oversees the installation, maintenance and repair of illumination systems, flashing beacons, flashing signs, flashing
  school speed zone signs, navigation lights and lift stations.
• Oversees the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all transportation management systems, traffic signals
  and radios including negotiating, administering and monitoring contracts.
• Oversees Traffic Operations, Community Traffic Safety Programs and the preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
• Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation
  management systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
• Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects
  including signs, traffic signals, illumination, turn lanes, speed zones, school zones, pavement markings.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in transportation engineering in the construction of highways, bridges or structures. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for
  supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*
  *Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Traffic signal design
• Traffic management systems operations

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient skill in:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical
  employees
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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
• 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)