Position Information

The Austin District is looking for a Transportation Engineering Supervisor to work out of our District Maintenance Office. This position will serve as the District Maintenance Engineer and works with Maintenance Sections, Area Offices, District groups, Division groups, and external stakeholders. The Austin District offers teleworking opportunities, flexible work schedules, and a positive team culture. This position's primary work activities include working to address maintenance needs of a rapidly growing District, interacting with maintenance stakeholders, and supervising a team focused on the district's pavement management program. Come join an outstanding team looking for strong leadership and experience handling unique challenges. The District Maintenance Office also likes to enjoy team building opportunities that involve BBQing, cooking, and hosting joint safety meetings.

Salary Range: B29 - $101,860 - $172,272/yearly

Work Location: Austin District Headquarters - 7901 N. IH 35, Austin TX 78753

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

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

This position supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and bridge inspection. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Acts as consultant to staff engineers regarding plan operations as they relate to administration, programming, design, construction, right-of-way and maintenance.
• Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.
• Analyzes, develops, recommends and implements facilities management policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
• Coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
• Coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• Coordinates with area engineers on design and plan preparation.
• Coordinates with other engineers in the district and with the Materials and Pavements Section of the Construction Division concerning material testing, specifications and material failures.
• Coordinates with other Divisions and Districts on contracting issues and serves as the point of contact for their professional services contracting program.
• Develops and monitors budget.
• Monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's
• Oversees construction project traffic control plans; periodically reviews traffic control devices with Area Engineers.
• Oversees contracts, issues work orders and monitors construction schedules and contractor payments and job progress on construction projects.
• Oversees data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.
• Participates in district plan review activities.
• Prepares and submits Plans, Specifications and Estimates (P. S. & E.) on projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

• 4 years experience in transportation engineering. (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 one (1) year 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*
  
  • 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:

• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Pavement maintenance
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations
• Contract development and oversight
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting - 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

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.