Texas Department of Transportation

Rigid Pavement & Concrt Sec Dir- MTD - (2501673)

Position Information

TxDOT's Materials and Test Division is looking for a Rigid Pavement and Concrete Section Director. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's 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, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Check our our Stassney Campus.

Minimum Salary

: 112,047.00

Maximum Salary

: 189,499.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Stassney Hq - Lab

6230 East Stassney Lane

Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite

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

Oversees all activities of the Rigid Pavements and Concrete Materials Section to include development and implementation of policies and procedures required to execute statewide concrete quality assurance of materials and construction, development of test specifications, testing, research, programs for quality monitoring of materials, commercial laboratory contracting, certification of laboratory equipment and accreditation of subordinate laboratories and technicians. Directs a group of professional, technical and administrative employees. Reports to the Materials & Test Deputy Division Director. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials, contractors and suppliers. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Acts as technical coordinator or advisor on Department research projects and provides expert guidance and assistance.
• Assists in claims investigations and develops recommendations.
• Directs forensic investigations to assess performance of cement, concrete, steel, and rigid pavement designs, identify
• design deficiencies and premature failures and develop specifications.
• Directs the daily operations of the section, including mid- and long-range planning and budgeting, and performance
• reviews to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.
• Directs the activities of professional engineers and technical staff engaged in the review, analysis and recommendations
• for contract changes.
• Oversees administrative and contract assistance to districts and divisions and provides expertise in project planning,
• complex issues and interpretation of plans, specifications and Department policy.
• Presides over the review and revision of specifications; maintains and updates construction manuals at state and national
• levels.
• Oversees training and certification programs for rigid pavements, materials testing, construction and management.
• Serves as a member or chair of panels, committees or subcommittees.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in highway construction, materials design or related 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
• Must have three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Lic Prof Engr*

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

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Pavement materials characterization, instrumentation and testing
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Considerable knowledge of:

• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets and resources

Expert skill in:

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions

Proficient skill in:

• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical
• employees

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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, hands, 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)

• 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.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Manager

Job Posting

: Jun 17, 2025, 4:37:06 PM

Unposting Date

: Jul 8, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Director V State Job Code/s: 1624

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

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