TDOT TECHNICAL COORDINATOR 2 - 11112025-72724

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time

11 / 11 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time

Closing Date / Time

11 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$5,100.00 - $6,373.00

Salary (Annually)

$61,200.00 - $76,476.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Knoxville, TN

Department

Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, KNOX COUNTY

This position is in the Materials and Tests Division - Field Services Section.

For more information, visit the link below :

https : / / www.tdot.tn.gov / PublicDocuments / HR / M&TDivision-MaterialsandPavementSection-FieldServicesLabProcessControlTechnicalCoordin.pdf

This position has a starting salary of $5,363 monthly / $64,356 annually.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : An associate or bachelors degree in a related field of study as outlined in the position description and four (4) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

OR

Education equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

Necessary Special Qualifications :

• Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee
• Some positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee.
• Some positions within this classification may requirement candidates to possess and maintain a Part 107 UAS License

Conditions of Employment :

Overview

This is the second of the two technical coordination levels within the Engineering Technician classification series. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the coordination of the technical aspects of transportation projects and programs. Depending on the division and discipline of TDOT where this classification is used, its work could be relegated to project specific activities; data analysis and reporting; compliance and contract fulfilment; sampling, testing, surveying, and calculation; and traffic, work zone, and work site safety.

The TDOT Technical Coordinator 2 conducts bid analysis, develops letting packages, administers construction contracts, documents contractor daily activities, and processes contractor and consultant invoices for complex projects with the highest degree of risk. Positions in this classification will be expected to operate computers to perform complex data analytics, use cloud-based programs to conduct research, and be skilled at writing detailed reports that include charts, graphs, and graphics to articulate complex data and technical information, as well as the analysis of plans documents to create deliverables used in the acquisition of real estate. They will also require a high level of skill in researching new and innovative technologies, assessing their applicability for incorporation of a transportation project, and developing the specifications for the use case for each technology.

Positions in this classification require a high level of effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to professionally interact with internal and external customers. They may serve as a mentor in supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOT. Positions will be required to work independently with limited supervision, and may work in the field, a laboratory, or within industrial plant sites where personal protective equipment is required. Positions in the classification should also expect to incorporate overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules.

Responsibilities

NOTE : The job responsibilities listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Project Specific Activities :

Data Analysis & Reporting :

Compliance & Contract Fulfilment :

Samples, Tests, Surveys, & Calculations :

Traffic, Work Zone, & Work Site Safety :

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge :

Skills :

Abilities :