Transportation Specialist

Job Posting Title

Transportation Specialist

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Structural Materials

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

February 20, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

February 20, 2025

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level I - $43,600

Level II - $48,600

Job Description

This is a full-time position in the Materials Division at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Address: 5201 NE 122nd St. Bldg 4011. Edmond, OK 73013

Working Status: 100% In-Office

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for planning, supervising, and performing technical and professional level transportation work. Responsibilities may be assigned in any area of transportation work, including research, planning and design, survey, environmental studies, bid lettings, construction, maintenance, or project management. Responsibilities may include all phases of highway and bridge construction, field management of utilities or property appraisal and acquisition, relocation assistance, traffic operations, materials testing and sampling, or materials laboratory management.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Performs sampling and testing of materials for use in highway construction and maintenance operation; performs plant inspections and prepares materials certifications.•
  
  

Surveys grade and alignment of highways using survey equipment.

• Collects statistics and documentation about the state highway system.
• Conducts traffic studies to aid in the determination of transportation system improvements.
• Performs or supervises the various functions required for the bid letting of construction projects, such as developing bid proposals from design plans, incorporating revisions to proposals, and disseminating information to contractors and industry throughout the letting progress.
• Inspects, reviews, or provides oversight for contractors, consultants or utility relocations associated with construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and contracts for highway construction activities; prepares progressive and final estimates for construction contractors.
• Performs planning and review functions for transportation systems such as rail, public transportation, waterways, and highways; determines existing service levels and future needs for transportation modes; considers social, economic, and environmental effects of proposed projects.
• Performs real estate duties in one or more of the following areas; property appraisal, acquisition of real property, or relocation assistance; prepares plans and reports for right-of-way projects.
• Performs audits on the effectiveness of research programs, the adequacy of right-of-way plans, the support of planning decisions by appropriate data, the reliance of materials testing, the reliability of surveys, and the accuracy of construction project documentation.
• Supervises employees in any area of transportation work.
  
  

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Incumbents perform entry level technical work in a training status using standardized procedures to assist and/or perform tasks such as surveying, research, planning, highway constructions inspection, data collection, and/or materials sampling and testing. Responsibilities may be assigned in any area of transportation work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic geometry and algebra; of basic laboratory equipment; of construction materials; and of the English language in order to follow written and oral instructions. Ability is required to measure distance; to collect data; to operate computer equipment; and to operate transportation-related equipment.

Education and Experience

Level I -

Education And Experience Requirements Are None.

Level II -

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field for the year of the required experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license in order to perform necessary travel. ## Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position. ## Some agencies may require applicants to take and pass a Physical Abilities Demonstration prior to appointment or entry into this job family. ## Based upon the specific work performed, some positions may require registration or certification in a designated profession or occupation.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. Â

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Additional Job Duties

Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and all inspections and evaluations either in house or from accrediting agency. Periodically assess procedures and identify problems that may adversely affect test performance. Follow all safety procedures and maintain lab equipment as required. Previous relevant lab experience required to be considered for job level 2.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.