Overview
This is the second of the two technical coordination levels within the Engineering Technician classification series. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the coordination of the technical aspects of transportation projects and programs. Depending on the division and discipline of TDOT where this classification is used, its work could be relegated to project specific activities; data analysis and reporting; compliance and contract fulfilment; sampling, testing, surveying, and calculation; and traffic, work zone, and work site safety.
The TDOT Technical Coordinator 2 conducts bid analysis, develops letting packages, administers construction contracts, documents contractor daily activities, and processes contractor and consultant invoices for complex projects with the highest degree of risk. Positions in this classification will be expected to operate computers to perform complex data analytics, use cloud-based programs to conduct research, and be skilled at writing detailed reports that include charts, graphs, and graphics to articulate complex data and technical information, as well as the analysis of plans documents to create deliverables used in the acquisition of real estate. They will also require a high level of skill in researching new and innovative technologies, assessing their applicability for incorporation of a transportation project, and developing the specifications for the use case for each technology.
Positions in this classification require a high level of effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to professionally interact with internal and external customers. They may serve as a mentor in supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOT. Positions will be required to work independently with limited supervision, and may work in the field, a laboratory, or within industrial plant sites where personal protective equipment is required. Positions in the classification should also expect to incorporate overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules.
Responsibilities
NOTE : The job responsibilities listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.
Project Specific Activities :
- Conducting project specific research for multiple phases of the project life cycle
- Developing project estimates and project schedules
- Developing discipline specific reports, specifications, project plan sets, and financial documents for highly complex projects
- Performing project documentation close outs as required by federal and state agreements to ensure all invoices are paid timely and accurately, all unused funds are released for use on other projects and any monies due TDOT are captured before contract time frames, legal standing, and financial bonding guarantees are released
- Documenting project work activities per TDOT policies, specifications, and guidelines for progress reporting and use with contractor payment on highly complex projects
Data Analysis & Reporting :
Analyzing highly complex data sets derived from research and developing recommendationsDeveloping transportation infrastructure reports, specifications, plans and contract documents for review and approval by the appropriate engineering disciplineAnalyzing outcomes to provide feedback and recommendations on existing specifications and plans to improve the quality of the products and services providedReading complex technical documents, legal documents, and plan sets to extract needed information to develop property boundaries, cost estimates, project schedules, and permit requirementsOperating equipment to collect, analyze, and present dataProcessing complex data sets to produce required deliverablesCompliance & Contract Fulfilment :
Ensuring TDOT's Quality Assurance process is followed for all work itemsPerforming compliance audits for contractual documents submitted by consultants, contractors, and suppliersConducting field inspectionsProviding administrative oversight and documenting daily activities to ensure that all consultants, contractors, and vendors provide the products and services as negotiatedReviewing and approving progress reportsCompleting invoicing and payments to consultants, contractors, vendors, and utility companiesReading, interpreting, and applying federal and state statutes related to transportation activities including transportation planning, right-of-way, utilities, design, construction, materials acceptance, outdoor advertising, environmental considerations, and consultant acquisitionAssisting internal and external customers in identifying, documenting, and resolving highly complex issuesSamples, Tests, Surveys, & Calculations :
Providing oversight and performing complex laboratory sampling and testing of materials and components used in transportation infrastructure projectsPerforming complex calculations using discipline specific computer programs and cloud-based technologiesProviding oversight of the performance of testing, measurements, and calculations to meet the appropriate ASTM, AASHTO, and departmental specificationsOperating various survey equipment to set line, grade, perform route surveys, and project controlTraffic, Work Zone, & Work Site Safety :
Prioritizing and incorporating safe practices into daily activitiesLead in developing and implementing traffic control and work zone traffic safety plans per MUTCD and TDOT's policies, specifications, and guidelinesEnsuring compliance with work site safety plans for industrial plant sites and laboratory facilitiesSafely and effectively operating light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment necessary to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges and to complete other field operationsPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements : An associate or bachelor's degree in a related field of study as outlined in the position description and four (4) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline. OR Education equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.
Necessary Special Qualifications
Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of TennesseeSome positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee.Some positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain a Part 107 UAS LicenseKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)Knowledgeable in laboratory safety proceduresKnowledgeable in required environmental proceduresKnowledgeable in administering contractsHighly skilled in report and form writingHighly skilled in objective thinking, construction project estimating, and analysis of project claimsAbility to communicate effectively; follow instructions; use computers and applicable programs; recognize hazards; maintain effective work relationships; provide tailored instruction; analyze processes and provide actionable feedback; manage multiple tasks; set timelines and priorities; provide strong customer serviceConditions of Employment
Where a position requires a CDL, you must pass a drug test prior to employment. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.Incorporating overtime, weekends, on-call, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictateExtended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditionsWorking in and around construction and vehicular trafficWalking on uneven terrainClimbing ladders and construction scaffoldingCarrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 poundsPerforming work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be wornJ-18808-Ljbffr
