Director of Transportation Operations - Dallas
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Oversees the Transportation Operations function for a district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Reporting directly to the District Engineer, manages a group of professional, technical and administrative employees and may oversee district wide construction contract work concerning transportation operations. 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.
Essential Duties:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
The Dallas District Director of Transportation Operations is a challenging and rewarding position. This position is responsible for the day-to-day traffic needs of running a major Metro TxDOT District. Responsibilities include working with TxDOT leadership, district administration, and Area Engineers. This position also is responsible for managing the engineering, construction, and operations of both traffic signals and ITS as well as traffic safety. The position will require the individual to provide direction to area offices and district personnel on such items.
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:
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
Manager
Job Posting
Mar 21, 2025, 1:41:09 PM
State Job Title/s
Director VI
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 Employer.
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
Essential Duties:
- Acts as liaison with the Department's Traffic Operations Division concerning traffic and traffic safety projects.
- Meets with the appropriate supervisors, law enforcement and/or city officials to discuss transportation problems and possible solutions.
- Oversees accident analyses activities for the district, which includes data for design exceptions and special design projects.
- Oversees analysis of traffic signal systems for capacity and level of service (synchronization).
- Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies and warranting of traffic signals, signing and speed zones; analyzes operational impact on state highway system of proposed developments; coordinates with others on project development.
- Oversees the installation, maintenance and repair of illumination systems, flashing beacons, flashing signs, flashing school speed zone signs, navigation lights and lift stations.
- Oversees the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all transportation management systems, traffic signals and radios including negotiating, administering and monitoring contracts.
- Oversees Traffic Operations, Community Traffic Safety Programs and the preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
- Represents the Department on Municipal Planning Organizations.
- Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation management systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
- Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects including signs, traffic signals, illumination, turn lanes, speed zones, school zones, pavement markings.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
- 7 years transportation engineering in the construction of highways, bridges or structures. (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 3 years managerial/supervisory experience.
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Licensed Prof Engineer*
- 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.
- Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
- Traffic signal design.
- Traffic management systems operations.
- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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.
The Dallas District Director of Transportation Operations is a challenging and rewarding position. This position is responsible for the day-to-day traffic needs of running a major Metro TxDOT District. Responsibilities include working with TxDOT leadership, district administration, and Area Engineers. This position also is responsible for managing the engineering, construction, and operations of both traffic signals and ITS as well as traffic safety. The position will require the individual to provide direction to area offices and district personnel on such items.
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
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
Manager
Job Posting
Mar 21, 2025, 1:41:09 PM
State Job Title/s
Director VI
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 Employer.
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
Oversees the Transportation Operations function for a district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Reporting directly to the District Engineer, manages a group of professional, technical and administrative employees and may oversee district wide construction contract work concerning transportation operations. 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.
Essential Duties:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
The Dallas District Director of Transportation Operations is a challenging and rewarding position. This position is responsible for the day-to-day traffic needs of running a major Metro TxDOT District. Responsibilities include working with TxDOT leadership, district administration, and Area Engineers. This position also is responsible for managing the engineering, construction, and operations of both traffic signals and ITS as well as traffic safety. The position will require the individual to provide direction to area offices and district personnel on such items.
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:
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
Manager
Job Posting
Mar 21, 2025, 1:41:09 PM
State Job Title/s
Director VI
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 Employer.
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
Essential Duties:
- Acts as liaison with the Department's Traffic Operations Division concerning traffic and traffic safety projects.
- Meets with the appropriate supervisors, law enforcement and/or city officials to discuss transportation problems and possible solutions.
- Oversees accident analyses activities for the district, which includes data for design exceptions and special design projects.
- Oversees analysis of traffic signal systems for capacity and level of service (synchronization).
- Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies and warranting of traffic signals, signing and speed zones; analyzes operational impact on state highway system of proposed developments; coordinates with others on project development.
- Oversees the installation, maintenance and repair of illumination systems, flashing beacons, flashing signs, flashing school speed zone signs, navigation lights and lift stations.
- Oversees the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all transportation management systems, traffic signals and radios including negotiating, administering and monitoring contracts.
- Oversees Traffic Operations, Community Traffic Safety Programs and the preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
- Represents the Department on Municipal Planning Organizations.
- Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation management systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
- Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects including signs, traffic signals, illumination, turn lanes, speed zones, school zones, pavement markings.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience:
- 7 years transportation engineering in the construction of highways, bridges or structures. (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 3 years managerial/supervisory experience.
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Licensed Prof Engineer*
- 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.
- Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
- Traffic signal design.
- Traffic management systems operations.
- Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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.
The Dallas District Director of Transportation Operations is a challenging and rewarding position. This position is responsible for the day-to-day traffic needs of running a major Metro TxDOT District. Responsibilities include working with TxDOT leadership, district administration, and Area Engineers. This position also is responsible for managing the engineering, construction, and operations of both traffic signals and ITS as well as traffic safety. The position will require the individual to provide direction to area offices and district personnel on such items.
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
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
Manager
Job Posting
Mar 21, 2025, 1:41:09 PM
State Job Title/s
Director VI
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 Employer.
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