Transportation Specialist

Skip to main contentState of Oklahoma CareersSign InTransportation Specialist page is loadedTransportation SpecialistApplylocationsPushmataha CountyPittsburg CountyMarshall CountyChoctaw CountyAtoka CountyView All 9 Locationstime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idJR45052Job Posting TitleTransportation SpecialistAgency345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSupervisory OrganizationJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)Note: 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-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationTransportation Specialist Level I $43,600.00Transportation Specialist Level II $48,600.00Why 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.Annual Benefit Allowance:The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.Comprehensive Insurance Plans: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). Retirement Savings Plans:Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: 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.OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS. Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):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 Paid Holidays:11 paid holidays per yearLongevity Pay:Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service. Employee Assistance Program (EAP):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 SpecialistDepartment: OperationsDivision: 2Report to: Resident Manager or Resident EngineerFLSA Status: Non-ExemptLocation: 200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105Note: 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 planning, supervising, and performing technical and professional level transportation work. Responsibilities may be assigned in any area of transportation work, including research, planning and design, survey, environmental studies, bid lettings, construction, maintenance, or project management. Responsibilities may include all phases of highway and bridge construction, field management of utilities or property appraisal and acquisition, relocation assistance, traffic operations, materials testing and sampling, or materials laboratory management.Typical Functions•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...