Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is on the search for a Special Projects Coordinator based in Lufkin, Texas.

Do you like performing professional and administrative work in support of a program or project? If you are able to work independently, this may be the job for you. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employee statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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 complex professional, administrative and/or consultative work in support of a program or project. Work involves coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of goals, objectives, guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities and/or methods for achieving program or project goals. Work requires extensive contact with department management, and external governmental agencies or organizations. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in planning, preparing and coordinating special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Assists in the review, development and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Evaluates statistical data and interprets results; prepares reports on program and/or project activities.
• Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects and activities to executives, departmental staff and/or at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities and/or the public.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3 years business analysis, project or program administration, 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:

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and
  • information technology related systems
  • Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
  • Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Proficient skill in:
  • Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
  • Preparing technical/statistical reports
  • Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Some skill in:
  • Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
  • 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:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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)