DISTRICT OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 3 - 10202026-81588
for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for lists,
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information. Remove boilerplate. Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them.
The posting includes salary (monthly and annually), job type, location, department, opening/closing dates. These are metadata. I should fold them into a short
maybe at the top or in a "Job Details" section? But the rules say not to create sections unless real content. The salary is real content, but the rules say "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting states salary, so maybe a Pay section? But the example headings include "Pay". However, the rule says "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". The posting has salary numbers, so that's real content. But also the rule says "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state salary. So I could include a Pay section. But the user might consider that as metadata. The instruction: "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Salary is not minor; it's important. But the example headings include "Pay". I think I should include a Pay section with the salary details. However, the rule also says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine metadata into a "Job Details" paragraph? But the rule says use
for section headings like Pay, Schedule, Benefits. Since salary is given, I'll include a Pay section. Also job type (Full-Time) and schedule? Not given schedule details. Location is given. Could include a "Location" section? Not in the example headings. The example headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So I'll use those.
I'll structure:
- Overview (maybe "About the role" but the posting has "Overview". I'll use "Overview" as heading? The rule says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says "e.g." so I can use similar. I'll use "Overview" as heading.
- Responsibilities (list)
- Qualifications (list of education/experience for each level)
- Competencies (KSA's) (list)
- Pay (salary details)
- Maybe "Job Details" for location, job type, dates? But the rule says fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. I'll include a short paragraph at the top with key metadata: opening/closing dates, job type, location, department. But not as a heading.
Let's parse the content.
The posting starts with "Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time ... Closing Date/Time ... Salary ... Job Type ... City, State Location ... Department ... LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: ... This position is in the Region 2, District 29 Operations Division - Maintenance Section. For More Information, Visit The Link Below ..."
Then "Qualifications" section with three levels.
Then "Overview" section with prose.
Then "Responsibilities" with bullet points (each starting with "Assist in..." etc.)
Then "Competencies (KSA's)" with lists.
I need to convert responsibilities into
- . They are already bullet-like but in prose. I'll make each responsibility a list item.
Qualifications: there are three levels: Transportation Engineering Specialist (base?), Transportation Engineering Specialist 1, 2, 3. Actually the heading "Qualifications" then lists three bullet points? The text: "QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.) Transportation Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: ... Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: ... Transportation Engineering Specialist 3: ..." So I'll make a list for each level.
Competencies: there are base KSACs, additional for II and III, additional for III. I'll make nested lists or separate lists.
Now, output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
Let's craft.
First, a paragraph with metadata:
Opening Date: 10/20/2026 12:00 AM Central Time; Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Central Time. Full-time position located in Chattanooga, TN, Department of Transportation, Region 2, District 29 Operations Division - Maintenance Section. For more information, visit TDOT job details.
Then sections.
Overview
...overview text...
Responsibilities
- Assist in establishing and ensuring that there is a direct relationship between quality and work outcomes in coordination with project quality team leads, as part of working in a matrix organization and conforming to the TDOT Quality Assurance Process; this includes developing and implementing standards for Region Maintenance and Operations and assisting with quality control tasks with respect to the design of and Maintenance Operations.
- Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables, including policies, procedures, and manuals in support of maintenance resources; analyze data by monitoring trends that could require updates to the Maintenance Division procedures with the purpose of reducing errors, and ensuring Maintenance Operations deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide for consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success.
- Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) and assist in the oversight of consultants by serving on selection committees for professional engineering services as part of the Brooks Act, including assisting with Request For Proposal (RFP) development, attending project-specific marketing meetings, assisting with determining scoring criteria, assisting with project information sessions, when applicable, serving as a scorer as part of the consultant acquisition process, negotiating contracts, attending de-briefs for consultants where usable feedback must be provided, and monitoring contract compliance.
- Assist Project Teams as part of a matrix organization in developing the project vision for those projects having the highest complexity; define critical goals and intended outcomes for the scope, schedule, budget, and quality in coordination with the Project Manager related to Maintenance Operations; support Project Management staff by writing the Maintenance Operations Scope of Work in collaboration with TDOT Environment, TDOT Maintenance, and TDOT Construction; applying context-sensitive design strategies; effectively coordinating with other units within TDOT to mitigate constructability and maintenance concerns as part of the Functional Design Plans development per the Project Delivery Network (PDN); proactively assess risk factors; and, for Project Teams associated with Alternative Delivery Contracts, forecast the cause and effect of implementing Alternative Technical Concepts related to the Request for Proposal (RFPs), project cost, and construction timing.
- Assist in leading the District Maintenance Operations Teams in providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively.
- Support the coordination of maintenance training incorporated in the respective Transportation Worker Proficiency.
- Assist with coordination of emergency responses such as crashes, rockslides, flooding, including related traffic control and communications.
- Assist in the development of work programs, ensuring MQA is being done consistently and ensuring the soundness and accuracy of data used to support Asset Management.
- Assist in the development of scoping documents to request services for work outside of normal contracts.
- Ensure that all Delegated Purchase Authority contracts are utilized properly and when needed.
- Aid in Strike Force operations.
- Assist with the Transportation Worker Proficiency Program and support the District Program Coordinators and the Statewide Program Coordinator in the administration of the program.
Qualifications
Education must be from an accredited institution.
- Transportation Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management.
- Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
- Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects; OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
- Transportation Engineering Specialist 3: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 3 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects; OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
Competencies
Required KSACs for Engineering Specialist I, II, and III
- Knowledge of engineering principles, potentially within a specific discipline as they relate to transportation projects
- Knowledgeable in the use of computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Skilled in basic technical writing
- Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed
- Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
- Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to work
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to conduct work with a high degree of accuracy
Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist II and III
- Skilled in strong technical writing
- Ability to work within a project team
- Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed
Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist III
- Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
- Ability to coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team to proactively identify and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues which may impact project scope, schedule, and/or budget
Pay
Monthly salary: $5,703.00 - $7,399.00; Annual salary: $68,436.00 - $88,788
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information. Remove boilerplate. Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting includes salary (monthly and annually), job type, location, department, opening/closing dates. These are metadata. I should fold them into a short
maybe at the top or in a "Job Details" section? But the rules say not to create sections unless real content. The salary is real content, but the rules say "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting states salary, so maybe a Pay section? But the example headings include "Pay". However, the rule says "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". The posting has salary numbers, so that's real content. But also the rule says "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state salary. So I could include a Pay section. But the user might consider that as metadata. The instruction: "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Salary is not minor; it's important. But the example headings include "Pay". I think I should include a Pay section with the salary details. However, the rule also says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine metadata into a "Job Details" paragraph? But the rule says use
for section headings like Pay, Schedule, Benefits. Since salary is given, I'll include a Pay section. Also job type (Full-Time) and schedule? Not given schedule details. Location is given. Could include a "Location" section? Not in the example headings. The example headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So I'll use those.
I'll structure:
- Overview (maybe "About the role" but the posting has "Overview". I'll use "Overview" as heading? The rule says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says "e.g." so I can use similar. I'll use "Overview" as heading.
- Responsibilities (list)
- Qualifications (list of education/experience for each level)
- Competencies (KSA's) (list)
- Pay (salary details)
- Maybe "Job Details" for location, job type, dates? But the rule says fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. I'll include a short paragraph at the top with key metadata: opening/closing dates, job type, location, department. But not as a heading. Let's parse the content. The posting starts with "Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time ... Closing Date/Time ... Salary ... Job Type ... City, State Location ... Department ... LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: ... This position is in the Region 2, District 29 Operations Division - Maintenance Section. For More Information, Visit The Link Below ..." Then "Qualifications" section with three levels. Then "Overview" section with prose. Then "Responsibilities" with bullet points (each starting with "Assist in..." etc.) Then "Competencies (KSA's)" with lists. I need to convert responsibilities into
- . They are already bullet-like but in prose. I'll make each responsibility a list item.
Qualifications: there are three levels: Transportation Engineering Specialist (base?), Transportation Engineering Specialist 1, 2, 3. Actually the heading "Qualifications" then lists three bullet points? The text: "QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.) Transportation Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: ... Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: ... Transportation Engineering Specialist 3: ..." So I'll make a list for each level.
Competencies: there are base KSACs, additional for II and III, additional for III. I'll make nested lists or separate lists.
Now, output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
Let's craft.
First, a paragraph with metadata:
Opening Date: 10/20/2026 12:00 AM Central Time; Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Central Time. Full-time position located in Chattanooga, TN, Department of Transportation, Region 2, District 29 Operations Division - Maintenance Section. For more information, visit TDOT job details.
Then sections.Overview
...overview text...
Responsibilities
- Assist in establishing and ensuring that there is a direct relationship between quality and work outcomes in coordination with project quality team leads, as part of working in a matrix organization and conforming to the TDOT Quality Assurance Process; this includes developing and implementing standards for Region Maintenance and Operations and assisting with quality control tasks with respect to the design of and Maintenance Operations.
- Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables, including policies, procedures, and manuals in support of maintenance resources; analyze data by monitoring trends that could require updates to the Maintenance Division procedures with the purpose of reducing errors, and ensuring Maintenance Operations deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide for consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success.
- Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) and assist in the oversight of consultants by serving on selection committees for professional engineering services as part of the Brooks Act, including assisting with Request For Proposal (RFP) development, attending project-specific marketing meetings, assisting with determining scoring criteria, assisting with project information sessions, when applicable, serving as a scorer as part of the consultant acquisition process, negotiating contracts, attending de-briefs for consultants where usable feedback must be provided, and monitoring contract compliance.
- Assist Project Teams as part of a matrix organization in developing the project vision for those projects having the highest complexity; define critical goals and intended outcomes for the scope, schedule, budget, and quality in coordination with the Project Manager related to Maintenance Operations; support Project Management staff by writing the Maintenance Operations Scope of Work in collaboration with TDOT Environment, TDOT Maintenance, and TDOT Construction; applying context-sensitive design strategies; effectively coordinating with other units within TDOT to mitigate constructability and maintenance concerns as part of the Functional Design Plans development per the Project Delivery Network (PDN); proactively assess risk factors; and, for Project Teams associated with Alternative Delivery Contracts, forecast the cause and effect of implementing Alternative Technical Concepts related to the Request for Proposal (RFPs), project cost, and construction timing.
- Assist in leading the District Maintenance Operations Teams in providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively.
- Support the coordination of maintenance training incorporated in the respective Transportation Worker Proficiency.
- Assist with coordination of emergency responses such as crashes, rockslides, flooding, including related traffic control and communications.
- Assist in the development of work programs, ensuring MQA is being done consistently and ensuring the soundness and accuracy of data used to support Asset Management.
- Assist in the development of scoping documents to request services for work outside of normal contracts.
- Ensure that all Delegated Purchase Authority contracts are utilized properly and when needed.
- Aid in Strike Force operations.
- Assist with the Transportation Worker Proficiency Program and support the District Program Coordinators and the Statewide Program Coordinator in the administration of the program.
Qualifications
Education must be from an accredited institution.
- Transportation Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management.
- Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
- Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects; OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
- Transportation Engineering Specialist 3: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 3 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects; OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
Competencies
Required KSACs for Engineering Specialist I, II, and III
- Knowledge of engineering principles, potentially within a specific discipline as they relate to transportation projects
- Knowledgeable in the use of computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Skilled in basic technical writing
- Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed
- Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
- Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to work
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to conduct work with a high degree of accuracy
Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist II and III
- Skilled in strong technical writing
- Ability to work within a project team
- Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed
Additional KSACs for Engineering Specialist III
- Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
- Ability to coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team to proactively identify and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues which may impact project scope, schedule, and/or budget
Pay
Monthly salary: $5,703.00 - $7,399.00; Annual salary: $68,436.00 - $88,788