Assistant Area Engineer - Childress Area Office - Texas Department of Transportation : Job Details

Position Information TxDOT's Childress District is looking for an Assistant Area Engineer to work in our Childress Area Office. If you are looking to build a career with a great group of people, TxDOT's Childress District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance. At TxDOT in the Childress District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at 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 Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and/or 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. Essential Duties:

• Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergency situations/conditions to assist with office activities.
• Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings.
• Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects.
• Keeps abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Monitors project wage rates and traffic control plans.
• Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training.
• Prepare and/or recommends field changes and supplemental agreements.
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly and final estimates and final construction reports.
• Resolves public complaints.
• Reviews plans prepared by area office personnel; checks designs, specifications and estimates.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Experience: 4 years 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 Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer*

*Professional engineers licensed in another state i n 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. Competencies: Extensive knowledge

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

Proficient Skill in:

• Supervising technical staff
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hand, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen, extensive reading

Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize medical marijuana under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.