Transportation Specialist V

State of Oklahoma

  • McClain County, OK
  • $66,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Posting Title Transportation Specialist VAgency 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSupervisory Organization Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 3/ PurcellJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) September 10, 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-Time Full timeJob Type RegularCompensation $66,000.00 - Level VWhy You’ll Love Working Here:
  • Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
  • The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
  • The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015. * Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
  • Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
  • 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
  • 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
  • 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
  • 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
  • Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
  • EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
Job DescriptionPosition Title: Transportation Specialist VDepartment: Purcell Resident OfficeReports to: Engineering Manager II (Resident Engineer)Division: ThreeFLSA Status: Non-ExemptLocation: McClain County (44) 23404 SH 74; Purcell, OK 73080Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.Basic PurposePositions in this job family are responsible for performing various levels of transportation management duties. This may include supervision of a staff of professional, technical and support personnel involved in planning, construction, design, right-of-way or aerial survey activities, or maintenance of various types of transportation systems.Typical Functions
  • Selects, develops, trains, and motivates subordinate staff to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance for the agency or unit supported.
  • Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff in the assigned unit to ensure that the work is accomplished consistent with agency requirements.
  • Directs activities of all or part of an agency’s responsibility; e.g., section, branch, division, etc.
  • Develops, conducts, or administers a transportation program within an agency in accordance with agencies’ policies, priorities and budget constraints.
  • Manages and/or develops budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements and equipment and material purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.
  • Represents the department in contacts with the general public and public officials, answering questions and resolving complaints.
Level DescriptorAt this level incumbents are responsible for performing supervisory or advanced transportation management work. Incumbents may serve as an assistant to the construction resident engineering manager or transportation manager. Within the Department of Transportation or Oklahoma Transportation Authority incumbents may direct or administer a highly technical transportation related program or project establishing policies and/or guidelinesEducation and ExperienceEducation and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and CompetenciesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of technical engineering practices and principles; of management principles; of engineering plans and specifications; of right-of-way activities; of all aspects of field roadway construction; of highway contracts administration; of supervisory principles and practices; and of transportation systems and planning principles. Ability is required to design and implement construction plans; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to collect and organize data; and to conduct inspections.Special RequirementsAdditional Job DescriptionActs as the party chief in checking plans data for accuracy. Ensures that errors in plan data are identified and corrected prior to generating the electronic information used to establish project controls and collect field data. Collect field data, establish control points and set and/or check benchmarks as needed using electronic survey equipment, including CADD software. Ensures that control points are set in a timely manner causing no delay to the contractor's progress. Reduces field data to earthwork volumes to support final estimates. Measures and generates data for needed contract pay items. Performs the above tasks in an accurate and efficient manner without delaying the contractor or processing of estimates.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday .

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