Texas Department of Transportation

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT). Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment.. The Johnson County Area Office is hiring an Engineering Assistant I or II. Engineering Assistant I, B20 TxDOT's Fort Worth District has job openings for Engineering Assistant in the Johnson County Area Office.. NOTE: All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program.

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Engineering Assistant I/II: Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and/or transportation operations-related activities with the intent to actively pursue engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has authority for final approval of all projects. Work requires contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties: Engineering Assistant I: <ul><li> Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and </li></ul>completion/maintenance of required documentation. <ul><li> Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities. </li><li> Assists during emergencies and inclement weather. </li><li> Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance. </li><li> Creates detailed PS&E. </li><li> Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing. </li><li> Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities. </li><li> Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems. </li><li> Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs. </li><li> Performs other job responsibilities as assigned </li></ul>Additional duties for Engineering Assistant II: <ul><li> Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work. </li><li> Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and/or technicians. </li><li> Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants. </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications: Engineering Assistant I: Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Acceptable Substitutions : <ul><li>Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree. </li><li>Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree. </li></ul>Engineering Assistant II: Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Work experience: 1 YEAR in ENGINEERING related experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Acceptable Substitutions : <ul><li>Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree. </li><li>Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree. </li></ul>Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies: Engineering Assistant I: <ul><li> Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals</li><li> Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory</li><li> Engineering designs</li><li> Computer-aided drafting and design systems</li><li> Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques</li><li> Highway construction and maintenance</li><li> Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps</li><li> Maintaining a safe working relationship</li><li> Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that </li></ul>support business objectives and goals Additional competencies for Engineering Assistant II: <ul><li> Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements</li><li> Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology</li><li> Design review</li><li> Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others</li><li> Analyzing and organizing business and technical data </li></ul>Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Engineering Assistant I, II: <ul><li> Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes</li><li> Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection</li><li> Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions</li><li> Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour</li><li> Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device</li><li> Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs</li><li> Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist</li><li> Standing-prolonged periods of time</li><li> Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position</li><li> Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication </li></ul>Additional physical requirement and working conditions for engineering Assistant II: <ul><li> Subject to noise</li><li> Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools</li><li> Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words </li></ul>Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) <ul><li>This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. </li><li>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. </li><ul><li> 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. </li></ul><li>All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment. Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification. </li><li>Required to work weekends and holidays</li><li>Required to work hours other than 8 to 5. </li><li>Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions. </li><li>Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements. </li><li>Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours. </li></ul>Position Information The Johnson County Area Office is hiring an Engineering Assistant I or II Physical Work Location: 2200 FM 2280 Keene, TX 76059 Engineering Assistant I, B20 TxDOT's Fort Worth District has job openings for Engineering Assistant in the Johnson County Area Office. Engineering Assistant I, B20 ($48,158 - $77,477)yr Engineering Assistant II, B21 ($51,278 - $82,901)yr Work Location: TxDOT Fort Worth District Physical Work Location: Johnson County Area Office - 2200 FM 2280, Cleburne, TX 76031 This posting is for one (1) Engineering Assistant I or II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant’s work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. NOTE: All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment. Benefits And Perks 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: <ul><li>Low Turnover</li><li>Retirement Pension</li><li>Alternative Work Schedules</li><li>Paid Leave/Holidays</li><li>Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees</li><li>On the Job Training</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program</li><li>Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives</li><li>Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement </li></ul>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) Job Engineering/Engr Support Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Job Type Standard Job Level Non-Management Job Posting Feb 26, 2024, 11:49:54 AM State Job Title/s Engineering Specialist III Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 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. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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