Maintenance Designer (Transportation Specialist I or II) Houston District Maintenance

Maintenance Designer (Transportation Specialist I or II) Houston District Maintenance - (2602590)

Position Information

Join the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District Maintenance Office and play a key role in the district maintenance operations. This position will be a member of the maintenance design group providing design support to the landscape architecture, contracts, and field operations teams. This position will be primarily office based but will require field visits for data collection and inspections.

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.

Minimum Salary

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: 48,244.00Maximum Salary

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: 81,351.00Pay Basis

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: Yearly FLSA Status: NonexemptWork Locations

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Hou District Headquartrs

7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE

Houston 77007

Travel

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: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week; Compressed Work Schedule May be Considered Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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)

Position Description

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Transportation Specialist I

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Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility.

Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Specialist II

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Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility.

Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

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Transportation Specialist I

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• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Assists with project assignments and determining work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Assists with project design involving design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
• Coordinates and performs interim and final inspections to identify deficiencies.
• Coordinates compilation of complete plan packages for submission to the responsible engineer or architect for review and signature.
• Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements.
• Evaluates and analyzes design issues.
• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.
• Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Specialist II

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Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Specialist I as well as:

• Serves as program coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.

Minimum Qualifications:

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Education:

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Transportation Specialist I and II:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

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Transportation Specialist I:

• 2 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Transportation Specialist II:

• 4 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

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Transportation Specialist I and II:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

Transportation Specialist I:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures

Some knowledge of:

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Contract development and oversight

Proficient skill in:

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Transportation Specialist II:

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Specialist I as well as:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Contract development and oversight

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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Transportation Specialist I and II:

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• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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 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.

• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
• Must be able to report for duty to the District office to assist with EOC operations during weather response events.

Job

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: Engineering/Engr SupportSchedule

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: Full-timeEmployee Status

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: RegularJob Type

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: StandardJob Level

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: Non-ManagementJob Posting

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: Oct 6, 2026, 9:54:09 AMUnposting Date

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: Oct 20, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist I and II State Job Code/s: 2127/2128

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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

Applicant InformationThe 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.

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Additional Applicant Information