Transportation Specialist IllProvides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or advanced 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 oversight, 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Transportation Specialist IVProvides high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or advanced 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 oversight 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Transportation Specialist VProvides planning, oversight, and high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or advanced building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Develops and/or interprets guidelines, regulations, laws, policies and procedures for area of responsibility]. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Essential Duties:Transportation Specialist IllAssists in overseeing and administering contracts for installation and maintenance of traffic systems and/or traffic data collection devices.Assists in overseeing traffic management programs/projects involving technical employees engaged in developing, stalling, testing, programming and repairing electrical/electronic devices/systems. Coordinates engineering field staff activities and provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems.Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items. Investigates new methods of automated traffic data collection. Makes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices. Monitors operations of the ITS for an area-wide transportation system. Travels to districts and maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Transportation Specialist IVThe essential duties of this job include those listed above and the following:Assists in overseeing complex design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.Performs complex data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.Provides advanced technical expertise for field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field. Inspects railroad crossings to identify devices to be installed or upgraded, reviews draft railroad signal const uction and re-planking plans.Provides technical assistance for the development of rural ITS/traffic management corridors.Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions. Transportation Specialist VThe essential duties of this job include those listed above and the following:Coordinates data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.Directs traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.Oversees and administers contracts for the installation and maintenance of traffic systems and/or traffic data collection devices. Oversees engineering field staff activities and provides advanced technical assistance in resolving construction problems.Oversees traffic management programs/projects involving technical employees engaged in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing electrical/electronic devices/systems. Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements. Serves as a liaison with city, county and other governmental and private entities concerning traffic issues and works to establish viable solutions.