Hybrid Special Jobs Coordinator I - Hood County at Texas Department of Transportation

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Special Jobs Coordinator I based in Granbury, TX.  We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits. Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority.  

Special Jobs Coordinator I, A19 ($48,244 - $76,028) Annually
Physical work location: 5721 N. SH 144 Granbury, TX 76048

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 applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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Special Jobs Coordinator I:

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:

Special Jobs coordinator I

• 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. 

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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 Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application.

Competencies:

Special Jobs Coordinator I

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Incident management procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Methods and procedures involving storage & 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

 Special Jobs Coordinator I

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts.
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.

Conditions of Employment:

Special Jobs Coordinator

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 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.

Additional Conditions of Employment for Special Jobs Coordinator I Include:

• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Must have Class A CDL at the time of application.
• 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.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
• Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he/she can report to work within 1 hour for emergency situations.

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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

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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