Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and / or supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and / or office operations. Reports to the Area Engineer, who has full authority for approval of all work. Responsible for the operations of the area office in the absence of the Area Engineer. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties :
- Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergency situations / conditions to assist with office activities.
- Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and / or safety meetings.
- Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects.
- Keeps abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Monitors traffic control plans.
- Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and / or provides them on the job training.
- Prepares and / or recommends field changes and supplemental agreements.
- Prepares and / or reviews monthly and final estimates and final construction reports.
- Resolves public complaints.
- Reviews plans prepared by area office personnel; checks designs, specifications and estimates.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience
4 years 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
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Licensed Prof EngineerProfessional engineers licensed in another state in the United States
, but not currently licensed in the State of 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 :
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirementsApplicable inspection methods, procedures and techniquesApplicable laws, rules, and regulationsConstruction engineering policies and proceduresApplying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilitiesSupervising technical staffPublic relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalCommunicating technical information effectivelyManages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goalsExercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goalsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Sedentary work : Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files / small toolsLight work : Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbsStanding-prolonged periods of timeRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and / or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data / figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingConditions of Employment :
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions : Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Required to work weekends and holidays.Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.J-18808-Ljbffr