Assistant Area Engineer- Texarkana, TX

Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and office operations. Reports to the Area Engineer, who has full authority for approval of all work. Responsible for the operations of the area office in the absence of the Area Engineer. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. 

Essential Duties:

• Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergency situations/conditions to assist with office activities.

• Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings.
• Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects.
• Investigates accidents.
• Keeps abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Monitors traffic control plans.
• Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training.
• Prepares and recommends field changes and supplemental agreements.
• Resolves public complaints.
• Reviews plans prepared by district and area office personnel; checks designs, specifications and estimates.
• Reviews utility and driveway permits.
• Works with governmental officials on behalf of the Area Engineer.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 4 years transportation engineering. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education 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.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

Skill in:

• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Supervising technical staff
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively

Other Attributes:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.