Position Information

Do you like supporting your co-workers and providing excellent customer service? Are you organized and able to perform clerical tasks? If you are able to work independently, this may be the job for you!

TxDOT's Lubbock District is looking for a Special Projects Coordinator I or II in the District Maintenance Section This position will perform administrative support-related work to our Special Crews, Facilities, Bridge and MNT operations.

We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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

Job Code/Title

Salary Grade/Annual Salary Range

A292 Special Projects Coordinator I

B19: $57,500.00 - $67,500.00

A294 Special Projects Coordinator II

B21: $65,500.00 - $75,500.00

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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 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 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:

The essential duties for the Special Projects Coordinator I include:

• Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.
• Evaluates statistical data and interprets results; prepares reports on program and/or project activities.
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development activities.
• Provides training or technical support and assistance in program or project areas.
• 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.

Additional duties for the Special Projects Coordinator II include

• Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees or special task force groups.

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: Special Project Coord I: 3 years business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience. Special Project Coord II: 4 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:

• Program and Project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy; anticipating and adjusting for problems
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct diplomatic manner
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Using computers and 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
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Conditions of Employment:

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