Transportation Engineer Supvr - (2502254)
Position Information
Are you passionate about work zones and traffic safety? Do you want to leverage cutting-edge technology to help reduce serious injuries and fatal crashes across Texas?
Are you ready to grow your engineering career and step into a leadership role? If so, we want to hear from you! The Traffic Safety Division is seeking a new Branch Manager for the Traffic Engineering Section—and you might be the perfect fit.
At the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), we’re proud to have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you’re looking to build an exciting and meaningful career, let’s talk!
Our team is based at the new TxDOT Headquarters on Stassney Lane in Austin, TX. Want a sneak peek of our state-of-the-art facility? Check out the Stassney Campus Preview. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u42vEZacDgA)
Minimum Salary: 101,860.00 Maximum Salary: 172,272.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40
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
The Policy and Standards Branch Manager supervises a team of professional, technical, and administrative staff engaged in transportation engineering work. This leadership role is part of the Traffic Engineering Section within the Traffic Safety Division.
As a recognized expert in transportation and traffic operations, the Branch Manager provides strategic guidance and technical direction to ensure the development and implementation of effective policies, standards, and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage personnel performing transportation engineering tasks.
• Oversee the development and application of traffic engineering policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in traffic operations and safety.
• Collaborate with governmental agencies, private entities, and contractors.
• Maintain accountability for high-quality work products with minimal supervision.

This position offers the opportunity to influence statewide traffic safety initiatives and contribute to TxDOT’s mission of connecting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience:

• 4 years experience in 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
• Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*
• Safety Impact Certificate
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Oversees the development of traffic engineering policies, procedures and standards in areas such as pavement markings, sign installation and maintenance, and work zone traffic control, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency’s project objectives.
• Oversees the development of traffic engineering related documents, correspondence, and reports such as Work Zone Traffic Control Review Team reports, traffic engineering manuals, and research reports.
• Oversees the development of traffic engineering training courses or materials.
• Drives and travels to project or work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Evaluates performance of new transportation products for potential inclusion in Qualified Products List or the Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Device List.
• Interprets manuals and required guidelines for traffic operations to include the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas book.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT at meetings, workshops, training sessions and conferences.
• Reviews literature, technical data, material specifications and procedures.
• Updates, reviews, monitors, or reviews requests for changes to traffic engineering manuals such as the Sign Crew Field Book, Sign Guidelines and Applications Manual, and Freeway Signing Handbook.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage personnel performing transportation engineering tasks.
• Oversee the development and application of traffic engineering policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in traffic operations and safety.
• Collaborate with governmental agencies, private entities, and contractors.
• Maintain accountability for high-quality work products with minimal supervision