TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING S1* - 10222024-62512
Company: State of Tennessee
Location: Livingston
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Information State of Tennessee Job InformationOpening
Date/Time10/22/2024 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time10/28/2024
11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$5,591.00 - $7,253.00Salary
(Annually)$67,092.00 - $87,036.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State
LocationLivingston, TNDepartmentTransportation LOCATION OF (1)
POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DISTRICT 27
ADMINISTRATION/MAINTENANCE /CONSTRUCTION/GARAGE DIVISION, OVERTON
COUNTYThis position is located in the Region 2, District 27
Construction Section.For more information, visit the
link.Qualifications 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 ManagementTransportation 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
projectsOverview SUMMARY
The Transportation Engineering Specialist Series at TDOT is
responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving,
operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the
State of Tennessee. The Engineering Specialist series provides
technical support and guidance to divisions within the department
as well as providing assistance to consultants, contractors,
suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments,
transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers in
the contracting, permitting, development and construction of
transportation assets statewide. GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION
Transportation Engineering Specialist
The Engineering Specialist classification denotes participation in
the first half of TDOTs Graduate Transportation Engineering (GTE)
Program. As part of a mandatory two-year program that includes
rotations in core and elective disciplines, this position will
train under the direction of other engineers to develop a
foundational knowledge of TDOT's technical requirements and to
apply engineering principles to the life cycle of a project. Upon
completion of each rotation, an evaluator will determine if the
required competency level has been achieved. After fulfilling the
required competencies for each rotation during the first half of
the GTE Program curriculum, the Engineering Specialist will promote
to the Engineering Specialist 1 level in the career path
series.Transportation Engineering Specialist 1
The Engineering Specialist 1 must have completed the first half of
the mandatory two-year TDOT Graduate Transportation Engineering
(GTE) Program curriculum. In the second half, the Engineering
Specialist 1 will continue rotations in core and elective
disciplines, under the immediate direction of other engineers, to
develop a foundational knowledge of TDOT's technical requirements
and to apply engineering principles to the life cycle of a project.
Upon completion of each rotation, an evaluator will determine if
the required competency level has been achieved. After fulfilling
the required
competencies for each rotation during the second half of the GTE
Program curriculum, the Engineering Specialist 1 will promote to
the Engineering Specialist 2 level in the career path series and
should pursue the desired available TDOT positions for which they
are best qualified.Transportation Engineering Specialist 2
The Engineering Specialist 2 will work under the general direction
of other engineers and will be responsible for functioning within
and being accountable to the project team. The Engineering
Specialist 2 will be required to apply critical thinking and
independent problem-solving skills within their technical
discipline and will coordinate with project team members to assist
with projects ranging in complexity from a moderate to intermediate
level. The Engineering Specialist 2 role must incorporate the
department's vision and ethics into their work practices. The
Engineering Specialist 2 will promote to the Engineering Specialist
3 level in the career path series upon achieving the required
competencies established for the specific discipline.Transportation
Engineering Specialist 3
The Engineering Specialist 3 requires the aggregate of skill sets
developed throughout the Engineering Specialist series. The
Engineering Specialist 3 will be responsible for projects ranging
from intermediate complexity to the highest degree of complexity
and risk for TDOT. Collaboration with diverse project teams to
implement innovative solutions are required in this position. The
Engineer Specialist 3 is expected to work independently and with
minimal supervision within their technical discipline, being fully
accountable for prioritizing, meeting project schedules,
maintaining budgets, eliminating constructability issues, and
mitigating maintenance concerns. The Engineer Specialist 3 position
is expected to solve project challenges by turning data into
actionable decisions, ensuring the project remains within the
pre-determined scope, schedule, and budget. The Engineering
Specialist 3 serves as a mentor and trains engineering staff within
their area of discipline to ensure succession planning and to
retain core competencies within TDOT. The Engineering Specialist 3
role must incorporate the departments vision and ethics into their
work practices.Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES:The essential
duties for Engineering Specialist, I, II, and III include:
The required KSACs for Engineering Specialist, I, II, and III
include:
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 accuracyAdditional
KSACs for Engineering Specialist II and III include:
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 completedAdditional KSACs for Engineering
Specialist III include:
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
Keywords: State of Tennessee, Franklin , TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING S1* - 10222024-62512, Professions , Livingston, Tennessee
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