Transportation Specialist

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for planning, supervising, and performing technical and professional level transportation work.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collections 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.
• Determines existing service levels and future needs for transportation modes; considers social, economic, and environmental effects of proposed projects.
• Prepares plans and reports for right-of-way projects.
• Performs planning and review functions for transportation systems such as rail, public transportation, waterways, and highways.
• Performs real estate duties in one or more of the following areas; property appraisal, acquisition of real property, or relocation assistance.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Level I: 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.
• Level II: Three years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.
• Level III: Four years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

• 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.

Additional Job Duties

• Supports statewide bridge inspection operations and data integrity ensuring compliance with federal regulations and efficient communication with partners across the state.
• Works with a Bridge Management (BrM) database and assists with the revision and update of Bridge Inspection Manuals, amongst other duties.
• Requires a highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented individual who is able to multi-task and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in an open office environment.

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.

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.