Position Information

TxDOT's Maintenance Division is looking for a Special Projects Coordinator I or II located at 6230 E. Stassney Ln., Austin, TX.

We are located in a new and innovative campus with a cafeteria, workout room, and outdoor space with trails for exercise or to work.

We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide.

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, a wellness program, and various other benefits.

Position Title

Salary Grade/Range

Special Projects Coord I

B19: $45,244 - $72,408

Special Projects Coord II

B21: $51,278 - $82,901

This position is for Special Projects Coord I or II. 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

Special Projects Coord I

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.

Special Projects Coord II

Performs advanced professional, administrative and/or consultative work in support of a program or project. Facilitates 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 and organizations. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees or special task force groups.
• Oversees planning, preparation and coordination of special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating agency programs.
• Evaluates, develops and interprets policies/procedures.
• Researches and develops programs, projects, activities or procedures.
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency
• Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects and activities to executives, departmental staff and/or at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
• 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:

Special Projects Coord I - 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.

Special Projects 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TDA Licensing, Federal Emergency Relief Programs, and working emergency operations during weather events.

Competencies:

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functionalarea
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Meeting deadlines.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.

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
• 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)