Civil Engineering Specialist 1 – Senior Classification System Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Data & Analysis Division
Transportation Data Section / Road Inventory & Classification Services Unit
Salem

Salary: $4,886 - $7,580 (Per month)

The role: 

Do you have a passion and experience using geographic information systems (GIS)? Join us as our senior classification system specialist in Salem. We are looking for a dedicated individual to compile and maintain our transportation system data. You will lead updates to transportation networks to accurately and completely convey transportation system changes. You will also assist in creating federal reports that inform transportation funding decisions.  Join us in keeping Oregon’s communities connected and thriving. Apply today!

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Create and maintain GIS products for the state transportation network.
• Maintain spatial and tabular information about the transportation system in Oregon.
• Interpret federal guidelines and apply them to change requests.
• Obtain federal aid road designation approvals from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Edit transportation asset and network data.
• Track and analyze data and prepare technical correspondence and reports.
• Select data sources and determine reliability and accuracy of data.
• Provide technical guidance on maintenance and updates of transportation systems data.
• Coordinate and review the production, validation and distribution of data products.
• Collaborate on cross-functional teams to present options, voice concerns and develop solutions.
• Produce and present information internally and to federal, state, local agencies and the public.
• Work is performed in a typical office with hybrid work options available. One day a week in office required but may be more depending on business needs.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Four years of para-professional engineering, geographic information systems or surveying experience.

• Note: One year of this experience must have been working independently or as a senior member of a team or work group.

OR

An associate's degree in engineering technology, geographic information systems or surveying from a recognized community college or technical school of engineering AND two and one-half years of engineering, geographic information systems or surveying experience.

• Note: One year of this experience must have been working independently or as a senior member of a team or work group.

OR

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, surveying, geographic information systems or transportation-related engineering AND one year civil engineering or surveying experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Proven knowledge of functional classifications, the National Highway System (NHS), and the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS).
• Demonstrated experience with roadway inventory systems, linear referencing systems, and reading and interpreting construction plans.
• Demonstrated experience in using GIS to manage spatial and tabular data, to analyze data, and to produce reports and maps.
• Demonstrated experience with database reporting and querying, including using structured query language (SQL).
• Demonstrated experience maintaining data quality.
• Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and information.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated skill balancing competing priorities and organizing workload.   

Learn more and apply: 

This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025.  

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website. 

For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer