Project Management Spec I-II

Position Information

TxDOT Bryan District is looking for an Project Management Spec I or II based out of the Huntsville Area Office, Huntsville, TX. We have a diverse and inclusive workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you are looking for a position to build your career which also includes benefits, you have come to the right place!

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. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

Salary Plan/Grade:

Project Management Spec I: $48,244 - $76,028 Yearly

Project Management Spec II: $54,278 - $87,026 Yearly

Benefits and Perks

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)

Position Description

Performs project management specialist work for Department projects. Work includes coordinating the development, implementation, maintenance, and support department projects, and providing support for resource leveling, priority development, project analysis, reporting, and training. Works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives. Work requires extensive contact with department staff, governmental agencies, and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Monitors and reviews the work of others to ensure project plans and schedules include the entire scope of work, management requirements, schedule hierarchy, and the division of responsibility
• Provides technical training and guidance to project personnel on planning and scheduling of projects.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Prepares special reports by researching, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assists in developing cost summaries for the project managers and other employers
• Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Provides general support to the project manager and project team, as needed.
• Coordinates project meetings and conducts presentations.
• Assists in developing and supporting Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining, and archiving project
  
  schedules in accordance with document retention policies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Project Management Spec I: 1 year project management or development, construction/engineering support, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Project Management Spec II: 2 years project management or development, construction/engineering support, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality
  
  products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and
  
  adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  
  support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10lbs
• Standing -prolonged periods of time
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing, working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken work
• Hearing- perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion- substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/ make general observations of facilities/ structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)