District 5 – Transportation Specialist I – II
| Company | Oklahoma State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Oklahoma, USA |
| Salary | $43000 – $48000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic geometry and algebra
- Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of construction materials
- Knowledge of the English language in order to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to measure distance
- Ability to collect data
- Ability to operate computer equipment
- Ability to operate transportation-related equipment
Responsibilities
- Performs sampling and testing of materials for use in highway construction and maintenance operation; performs plant inspections and prepares materials certifications.
- Surveys grade and alignment of highways using survey equipment.
- Collects statistics and documentation about the state highway system.
- Conducts traffic studies to aid in the determination of transportation system improvements.
- Performs or supervises the various functions required for the bid letting of construction projects, such as developing bid proposals from design plans, incorporating revisions to proposals, and disseminating information to contractors and industry throughout the letting progress.
- Inspects, reviews, or provides oversight for contractors, consultants or utility relocations associated with construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and contracts for highway construction activities; prepares progressive and final estimates for construction contractors.
- Performs planning and review functions for transportation systems such as rail, public transportation, waterways, and highways; determines existing service levels and future needs for transportation modes; considers social, economic, and environmental effects of proposed projects.
- Performs real estate duties in one or more of the following areas; property appraisal, acquisition of real property, or relocation assistance; prepares plans and reports for right-of-way projects.
- Performs audits on the effectiveness of research programs, the adequacy of right-of-way plans, the support of planning decisions by appropriate data, the reliance of materials testing, the reliability of surveys, and the accuracy of construction project documentation.
- Supervises employees in any area of transportation work.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.