Special Jobs Coordinator I

TxDOTs Fort Worth District is looking for a Special Jobs Coordinator I based in Weatherford, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Work Location: 1427 W Bankhead Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76086

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

This posting is for one (1) Special Jobs Coordinator I position, depending on business need and applicants qualifications.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicants work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Assists in coordination and scheduling of equipment, materials and personnel for special transportation jobs and activities. Leads the work of specialized maintenance and technical workers. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in assigning and overseeing the work of special jobs and/or contracted crews.
• Assists in coordinating with local authorities to develop/implement traffic management plans for special events and incidents including handling and disposal of hazardous material spills on highways responds as required to perform these functions.
• Assists in preparing and giving presentations to the public regarding area of responsibility.
• Assists in preparing daily and weekly work schedules.
• Assists in the procurement and payment of specialized contractors for specific incident clean up and removal.
• Ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Handles public complaints.
• Inspects maintenance contract work.
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience : 6 years in roadway maintenance, construction, traffic management, courtesy patrol. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent).
Related college education or relevant technical training 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.
• Must have a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

Competencies:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance
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• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Incident management procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Methods and procedures involving storage &amp transport of hazardous materials
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• 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 Transportations 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information