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Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving design, building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Transportation Specialist I:Assists with coordinating and/or monitoring Community Traffic Safety Programs and activities involving preparation of theDistrict Highway Safety Plan.Assists with traffic management programs/projects involving technical employees engaged in developing, installing,testing, programming and repairing electrical/electronic devices/systems.Coordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projectsincluding signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices. Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on UniformTraffic Control Devices.Transportation Specialist II: (in addition to the above)Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.Develops and monitors budgetsMakes recommendations to replace or modify signs, signals and illumination devices.Transportation Specialist III: (in addition to the above)Evaluates and analyzes complex design issuesServes as program coordinator responsible for coordination of highly advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completionCoordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operationsCoordinates traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including sings, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devicesMay serve as a lead worker and the related tasks