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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.

Essential Duties: Plan reviewer I

• 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/or revisions to plans and related documents.

• Attends plan review conferences for future projects.

• Corrects general notes, specification lists and estimates.

• Prepares special specifications, special provisions, and supporting documents.

• Processes PS&E revisions submitted by districts and divisions.

• Provides utility companies and right-of-way appraisers with copies of plans.

• 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

Essential Duties: Plan reviewer II

• Participates in PS&E review with other divisions and/or governmental agencies.
• Performs detail design and quantity checking of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Responsible for PS&E review for a district.
• Answers inquiries on final PS&E policies and procedures.
• Assists in making corrections and/or 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.
• 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.

Essential Duties: Plan reviewer III

• May train other employees
• Performs and coordinates the detail design and quantity checking of plans, specifications and estimates.
• Answers inquiries 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 PS&E processing for letting, including reproductions and distributions.
• Attends plan review conferences for future projects
• Processes PS&E revisions submitted by districts and divisions
• Responsible for PS&E review for a district.
• Reviews and/or prepares special specifications, special provisions and supporting documents.
• 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:

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

Experience: 2 years of experience in administrative support, design, drafting, engineering support, plan preparation or review, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time 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

Some knowledge of

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Plan review methods, processes and procedures

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
   

Some skill in

• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and available for use by all clarity of information.

• Design review

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Preparing plans, maps and surveys

• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and report

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Competencies: Plan Reviewer II

Some knowledge of

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Plan review methods, processes and procedures

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
   

Proficient skill in

• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and available for use by all districts/divisions.

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
  clarity of information

• Design review

• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and report

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems 

Some skill in:

• Communicating technical information effectively

Competencies: Plan Reviewer III

Some knowledge of

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Plan review methods, processes and procedures

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
   

Proficient skill in

• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and available for use by all districts/divisions.

• Performing basic design and drafting

• Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans

• Design review

• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and report

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems 

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)

• 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.