Do you want to develop a career and skills in the fast-growing transportation industry? TxDOT's Odessa District’s TP&D (Transportation Planning & Development) Office has a great opportunity. We are looking for a Plan Reviewer I or II to ensure the delivery of quality projects on time for the District letting schedule. This is an in-person position based in our Odessa District Office, but hybrid schedules that include teleworking can be considered.

The Odessa District is looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated person with an engineering, design, or plan review background to join our plan review team! Our Plan Reviewers are responsible for the review and processing of the District's plans, estimates, and specification bid packages (PS&E) prior to letting.

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Salary Grade:

• Plan Reviewer I (B17): $36,976.00 - $58,399.00
• Plan Reviewer II (B18): $39,521.00 - $64,449.00

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:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

Plan Reviewer I:

Assists with departmental transportation planning-related activities by drafting or performing computer entry work in support of plans, specifications and estimates; or assisting in district/division level review of plans, specifications and estimates (PS & E), and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness: and ensuring compliance with state and federal design guidelines. In a district, provides support to the residencies during their plan preparation process. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Plan Reviewer II:

Performs departmental transportation planning-related activities by drafting or performing computer entry work in support of plans, specifications and estimates; or participating in district level review of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness; and ensuring compliance with state and federal design guidelines. Provides support to the residencies during their plan preparation process. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Plan Reviewer I:

• Serves as liaison between district and divisions after submission of plans and related documents to divisions and answers questions and/or helps resolve design problems.
• Answers inquires on final PS&E policies and procedures.
• Assists engineers in the review of PS&E submissions to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Assists in making corrections and revisions to plans and related documents.
• Assists in PS&E processing for letting, including reproductions and distributions.
• Attends plan review conferences for future projects.
• Corrects general notes, specification lists and estimates.
• Distributes plans and bid proposals to appropriate residencies prior to letting.
• Assists in PS&E review with other divisions and governmental agencies.
• Prepares special specifications, special provisions, and supporting documents.
• Performs basic drafting or copying to plans.
• Plots general notes and estimates and quantity sheets.
• Processes PS&E revisions submitted by districts and divisions.
• Sets up mainframe computer files for backlog project storage.
• Submits plans, specifications, estimates and supporting documents to divisions after completing final review.
• Uses computer applications to enter, revise, store and maintain PS&E support documents and files.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Plan Reviewer II:

• Consults with private firms performing contract plan preparation to ensure that designs and plans are accurate and meet required standards.
• Participates in PS&E review with other divisions and governmental agencies.
• Performs detail design and quantity checking of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Responsible for PS&E review for a district.
• Serves as liaison between district and divisions after submission of plans and related documents to divisions and answers questions and helps resolve design problems.
• Answers inquires on final PS&E policies and procedures.
• Assists engineers in the review of PS&E submissions to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Assists in making corrections and revisions to plans and related documents.
• Assists in PS&E processing for letting, including reproductions and distributions.
• Attends plan review conferences for future projects.
• Corrects general notes, specification lists and estimates.
• Distributes plans and bid proposals to appropriate residencies prior to letting.
• Prepares special specifications, special provisions, and supporting documents.
• Performs basic drafting or copying to plans.
• Plots general notes and estimates and quantity sheets.
• Processes PS&E revisions submitted by districts and divisions.
• Sets up mainframe computer files for backlog project storage.
• Submits plans, specifications, estimates and supporting documents to divisions after completing final review.
• Uses computer applications to enter, revise, store and maintain PS&E support documents and files.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Plan Reviewer I:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 6 years administrative support, design, drafting, engineering support, plan preparation or review, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training 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.

Plan Reviewer II:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 7 years administrative support, design, drafting, engineering support, plan preparation or review, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training 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.

Competencies:

Plan Reviewer I:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Plan review methods, processes and procedures.
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems, ensuring consistency and clarity of information.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Performs design/drafting work and preparing plans.
• Design review.
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Plan Reviewer II:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Plan review methods, processes and procedures.
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems, ensuring consistency and clarity of information.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Performs design/drafting work and preparing plans.
• Design review.
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Using graphics software
• Communicating technical information effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Plan Reviewer I or II:

• Sedentary work - lifting 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 carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands and fingers.
• Close visual acuity - work includes date/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.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

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

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.

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