Job Description -Position Information -TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for an Assistant Area Engineer I or II. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, lets talk! At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website atTotal Compensation Odessa District:3901 E Hwy. 80 Odessa, Texas 79761 Physical work location: 3411 S Stockton, Monahans, Texas 79756 Overnight travel up to 5% Assistant Area Engineer I:B26 ($69,415.00 - $117,397.00) Assistant Area Engineer II:B27 ($76,356.00 - $129,137.00) -Job Details -Salary Plan/Grade: -B-26; B-27 -Job ID -112294 -Job Title -Assistant Area Engineer I or II -Description: -Location -$69415.00 $129137.00 yearly -MONAHANS -Full/Part Time -Full-Time -Regular/Temporary -Regular -Overnight Travel -Up to 25% of the time -Military Occup Specialty Code -Assistant Area Engineer I State Classification Code: 1604 State Classification Title: Mgr V Occupational Category: Program Management Assistant Area Engineer II State Classification Code: 1621 State Classification Title: Director II Occupational Category: Program Management TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx -General Description -Assistant Area Engineer I: Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and/or 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. Assistant Area Engineer II: Assists in directing area office operations. Manages employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey,laboratory activities and office operations. Reports to an Area Engineer II or higher, 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. -Duties -The essential duties for this job include: Assistant Area Engineer I -Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings. -Determines quantities and estimates cost. -Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects. -Oversees right-of-way, design and/or plan preparation for area office. -Resolves public complaints. -Reviews plans prepared by area office personnel; checks designs, specifications and estimates. -Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Assistant Area Engineering II -Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings. -Determines quantities and estimates cost. -Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects. -Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training. -Prepares and/or recommends field changes and supplemental agreements. -Resolves public complaints. -Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. -Competencies -The required competencies for this job include: Assistant Area Engineer I Extensive knowledge of: -Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements -Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques Thorough knowledge of: -Construction engineering policies and procedures -Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures -Supervising technical staff -The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems Ability to: -Communicate effectively Assistant Area Engineer II Extensive knowledge of: -Construction engineering policies and procedures -Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements Expert skill in : -Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities Proficient skill in: -Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups -The use of personal 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. -Education -This job requires the following: -Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related discipline -Work Experience -This job requires the following: Assistant Area Engineer I -6 years in Transportation engineering -(Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent) -Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience. -Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Assistant Area Engineer II -7 years in Transportation engineering including 3 years as a Licensed Professional Engineer (LPE) -(Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent) -Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may be substitute for supervisory/managerial experience. -Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. -Licenses and Certifications -The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for this job: -Licensed Prof. Engineer -Class C Drivers License -Safety Impact Certificate (completed at time of hire) -Other Conditions: -Professional engineers licensed in another state, 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 Texas Board Of Professional Engineers within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment. -This position is Safety Impact by responsibilities, and will be subject to random drug testing. -Safety Impact certifications are not required at the time of application. As required, the Safety Impact certification will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire. -Conditions of Employment -Standards of Employment -Safety Impact certifications are not required at the time of application. -Required to work weekends and holidays. -Required to work hours other than 8 to 5. -Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions. -Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements. -Must be able to report for duty withinone hourof notification on a 24-hour basis. -Driver's record check will be conducted by the Department. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business. -Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours. -Remarks -Resumes are accepted for additional information, but you must complete the online State of Texas application to include a summary of your work experience. If this information is not completed, your application will be rejected."See Resume" will not be accepted for work experience. -Applicant Information -Applicant Information Job postings expire at 11:59 PM CST (Central Standard Time) on the Posting Close Date.